Data fusion integrated network forecasting scheme classifier (DFI-NFSC) via multi-layer perceptron decomposition architecture

Abstract

The Massive Access Problem of the Internet of Things stands for the access problem of the wireless devices to the Gateway when the device population in the coverage area is excessive. We develop a hybrid model called Data Fusion Integrated Network Forecasting Scheme Classifier (DFI-NFSC) using a Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) Decomposition architecture specifically designed to address the Massive Access Problem. We utilize our custom error metric to display throughput and energy consumption results. These results are obtained by emulating the Joint Forecasting–Scheduling (JFS) system on a single IoT Gateway and distinguishing between ARIMA LSTM and MLP forecasters of the JFS system. The outcomes indicate that the DFI-NFCS method plays a notable role in improving performance and mitigating challenges arising from the dynamic fluctuations in the diversity of device types within an IoT gateway's coverage zone. © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.