Architecture for context-aware multiparty delivery in mobile heterogeneous networks

Future networks are envisioned to satisfy the user needs and improve their quality of experience. This requires the networks to support context-aware information, where context of the user, session, network and environment will greatly influence the way the session is delivered: new approaches are required to deal with the overall context information and network reaction to constantly context changes. This paper presents a context-aware architecture that provides delivery of multiparty services in heterogeneous and mobile environments. The architecture, its elements and functionalities are described through a specific application to a context-driven use case scenario. We show that this architecture is able to provide personalized and multiparty services to the users, addressing their characteristics and preferences, and optimizing network support while mobility and heterogeneous environments are in place.