Signal aware multi-path TCP

Mobile devices have been augmented by Multi-path TCP (MPTCP), enabling them to exploit the path diversity. Signal aware MPTCP (SA-MPTCP) takes the signal quality, playing a significant role in energy waste, into account to enhance MPTCP energy consumption. The problem is formulated as a decision making problem under uncertainty, endeavoring to optimize energy efficiency by selecting the best policy. The simulation results for bulk data transfer show that 42% and 17% energy have been saved in uploading and downloading compared to the base MPTCP, respectively.