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Edge Intelligence: Edge Computing for 5G and the Internet of Things

A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024 | Viewed by 3437

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Yuezhi Zhou

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Department of Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100190, China
Interests: mobile computing; data privacy; machine learning (artificial intelligence); Internet of Things
Prof. Dr. Xu Chen

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Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 10006, China
Interests: edge computing; edge intelligence; 5G/6G; IoT

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

To empower 5G and IoT networks with AI capabilities, large volumes of multi-modal sensing data (e.g., audios, and videos) are continuously generated by the mobile and IoT devices that reside at the network edge. Impelled by this trend, there is an urgent need to push the frontiers of AI to the network edge so as to fully unleash the potential utilization of 5G and IoT networks in various smart services and applications. Thus, edge intelligence, as an emerging paradigm that pushes AI tasks and services from the network core to the network edge, has been widely recognized as an indispensable component of next-generation intelligent networking systems. Existing research on edge intelligence is still in its preliminary stage, and thus a venue dedicated to the discussion, promotion, and dissemination of research in this domain is highly desired by the networking, computing and AI communities alike. To bridge this gap, this Special Issue aims to gather recent advances and novel contributions from academic researchers and industry practitioners in the areas of edge intelligence and edge computing for 5G and IoT networks. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Intelligent edge computing resource management for 5G and IoT;
  • Edge computing system and AI model co-design for 5G and IoT;
  • Cloud–edge–device converged computing for AI for 5G and IoT;
  • Federated edge learning over for 5G and IoT;
  • Distributed edge intelligence model training and inference;
  • Privacy-preserving methods for edge intelligence;
  • Distributed edge data analytics for 5G and IoT;
  • Other emerging edge computing and edge intelligence techniques and applications for 5G and IoT.

Dr. Yuezhi Zhou
Prof. Dr. Xu Chen
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • edge computing
  • edge intelligence
  • 5G networks
  • IoT networks
  • federated edge learning
  • cloud–edge–device converged computing
  • distributed edge intelligence model training and inference
  • privacy-preserving edge intelligence

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SRv6-Based Edge Service Continuity in 5G Mobile Networks
by Laura Lemmi, Carlo Puliafito, Antonio Virdis and Enzo Mingozzi
Future Internet 2024, 16(4), 138; https://doi.org/10.3390/fi16040138 - 19 Apr 2024
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Ensuring compliance with the stringent latency requirements of edge services requires close cooperation between the network and computing components. Within mobile 5G networks, the nomadic behavior of users may impact the performance of edge services, prompting the need for workload migration techniques. These [...] Read more.
Ensuring compliance with the stringent latency requirements of edge services requires close cooperation between the network and computing components. Within mobile 5G networks, the nomadic behavior of users may impact the performance of edge services, prompting the need for workload migration techniques. These techniques allow services to follow users by moving between edge nodes. This paper introduces an innovative approach for edge service continuity by integrating Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6) into the 5G core data plane alongside the ETSI multi-access edge computing (MEC) architecture. Our approach maintains compatibility with non-SRv6 5G network components. We use SRv6 for packet steering and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for dynamic network configuration. Leveraging the SRv6 Network Programming paradigm, we achieve lossless workload migration by implementing a packet buffer as a virtual network function. Our buffer may be dynamically allocated and configured within the network. We test our proposed solution on a small-scale testbed consisting of an Open Network Operating System (ONOS) SDN controller and a core network made of P4 BMv2 switches, emulated using Mininet. A comparison with a non-SRv6 alternative that uses IPv6 routing shows the higher scalability and flexibility of our approach in terms of the number of rules to be installed and time required for configuration. Full article
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Intelligent Resource Orchestration for 5G Edge Infrastructures
by Rafael Moreno-Vozmediano, Rubén S. Montero, Eduardo Huedo and Ignacio M. Llorente
Future Internet 2024, 16(3), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/fi16030103 - 19 Mar 2024
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The adoption of edge infrastructure in 5G environments stands out as a transformative technology aimed at meeting the increasing demands of latency-sensitive and data-intensive applications. This research paper presents a comprehensive study on the intelligent orchestration of 5G edge computing infrastructures. The proposed [...] Read more.
The adoption of edge infrastructure in 5G environments stands out as a transformative technology aimed at meeting the increasing demands of latency-sensitive and data-intensive applications. This research paper presents a comprehensive study on the intelligent orchestration of 5G edge computing infrastructures. The proposed Smart 5G Edge-Cloud Management Architecture, built upon an OpenNebula foundation, incorporates a ONEedge5G experimental component, which offers intelligent workload forecasting and infrastructure orchestration and automation capabilities, for optimal allocation of virtual resources across diverse edge locations. The research evaluated different forecasting models, based both on traditional statistical techniques and machine learning techniques, comparing their accuracy in CPU usage prediction for a dataset of virtual machines (VMs). Additionally, an integer linear programming formulation was proposed to solve the optimization problem of mapping VMs to physical servers in distributed edge infrastructure. Different optimization criteria such as minimizing server usage, load balancing, and reducing latency violations were considered, along with mapping constraints. Comprehensive tests and experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the proposed architecture. Full article
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Edge-Enhanced TempoFuseNet: A Two-Stream Framework for Intelligent Multiclass Video Anomaly Recognition in 5G and IoT Environments
by Gulshan Saleem, Usama Ijaz Bajwa, Rana Hammad Raza and Fan Zhang
Future Internet 2024, 16(3), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/fi16030083 - 29 Feb 2024
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Surveillance video analytics encounters unprecedented challenges in 5G and IoT environments, including complex intra-class variations, short-term and long-term temporal dynamics, and variable video quality. This study introduces Edge-Enhanced TempoFuseNet, a cutting-edge framework that strategically reduces spatial resolution to allow the processing of low-resolution [...] Read more.
Surveillance video analytics encounters unprecedented challenges in 5G and IoT environments, including complex intra-class variations, short-term and long-term temporal dynamics, and variable video quality. This study introduces Edge-Enhanced TempoFuseNet, a cutting-edge framework that strategically reduces spatial resolution to allow the processing of low-resolution images. A dual upscaling methodology based on bicubic interpolation and an encoder–bank–decoder configuration is used for anomaly classification. The two-stream architecture combines the power of a pre-trained Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for spatial feature extraction from RGB imagery in the spatial stream, while the temporal stream focuses on learning short-term temporal characteristics, reducing the computational burden of optical flow. To analyze long-term temporal patterns, the extracted features from both streams are combined and routed through a Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) layer. The proposed framework (TempoFuseNet) outperforms the encoder–bank–decoder model in terms of performance metrics, achieving a multiclass macro average accuracy of 92.28%, an F1-score of 69.29%, and a false positive rate of 4.41%. This study presents a significant advancement in the field of video anomaly recognition and provides a comprehensive solution to the complex challenges posed by real-world surveillance scenarios in the context of 5G and IoT. Full article
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A Synergistic Elixir-EDA-MQTT Framework for Advanced Smart Transportation Systems
by Yushan Li and Satoshi Fujita
Future Internet 2024, 16(3), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/fi16030081 - 28 Feb 2024
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This paper proposes a novel event-driven architecture for enhancing edge-based vehicular systems within smart transportation. Leveraging the inherent real-time, scalable, and fault-tolerant nature of the Elixir language, we present an innovative architecture tailored for edge computing. This architecture employs MQTT for efficient event [...] Read more.
This paper proposes a novel event-driven architecture for enhancing edge-based vehicular systems within smart transportation. Leveraging the inherent real-time, scalable, and fault-tolerant nature of the Elixir language, we present an innovative architecture tailored for edge computing. This architecture employs MQTT for efficient event transport and utilizes Elixir’s lightweight concurrency model for distributed processing. Robustness and scalability are further ensured through the EMQX broker. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach through two smart transportation case studies: a traffic light system for dynamically adjusting signal timing, and a cab dispatch prototype designed for high concurrency and real-time data processing. Evaluations on an Apple M1 chip reveal consistently low latency responses below 5 ms and efficient multicore utilization under load. These findings showcase the system’s robust throughput and multicore programming capabilities, confirming its suitability for real-time, distributed edge computing applications in smart transportation. Therefore, our work suggests that integrating Elixir with an event-driven model represents a promising approach for developing scalable, responsive applications in edge computing. This opens avenues for further exploration and adoption of Elixir in addressing the evolving demands of edge-based smart transportation systems. Full article
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