Quality of Service Evaluation using a Combination of Fuzzy C-Means and Regression Model

In this study, a network quality of service (QoS) evaluation system was proposed. The system used a c ombination of fuzzy C-means (FCM) and regression model to analyse and assess the QoS in a simulated network. Network QoS parameters of multimedia applications were intelligently analysed by FCM clu stering algorithm. The QoS parameters for each FCM cluster centre were then inputted to a regression model in order to qua ntify the overall QoS. The proposed QoS evaluation system provided va luable information about the network’s QoS patterns and ba sed on this information, the overall network’s QoS was effectiv ely quantified. Keywords—Fuzzy C-means; regression model, network quality of service

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