An Overview on Push-Based Communication Models for Information-Centric Networking

Information-centric networking integrates by design a pull-based model which brings in advantages in terms of control as well as of in-network caching strategies. Currently, ICN main areas of action concern content distribution and IoT, both of which are environments that often require support for p...

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Main Authors: Rute C. Sofia, Paulo M. Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Future Internet
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/11/3/74
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Summary:Information-centric networking integrates by design a pull-based model which brings in advantages in terms of control as well as of in-network caching strategies. Currently, ICN main areas of action concern content distribution and IoT, both of which are environments that often require support for periodic and even-triggered data transmission. Such environments can benefit from push-based communication to achieve faster data forwarding. This paper provides an overview on the current push-based mechanisms that can be applied to information-centric paradigms, explaining the trade-off associated with the different approaches. Moreover, the paper provides design guidelines for integrating push communications in information-centric networking, having as example the application of this networking architecture in IoT environments.
ISSN:1999-5903