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6G Multimedia Communications
Analysis, Design, and Optimization

Nguyen-Son Vo (Author), Trung Q. Duong (Author), Trang Hoang (Author)

9781394232949, Wiley

Hardback, published 30 June 2026

240 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.446 kg

An up-to-date examination of the latest technologies and research impacting 6G multimedia communications

In 6G Multimedia Communications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive new discussion of the theory, models, techniques, analysis, design, and optimization of multimedia communications in 6G networks. The authors explain the potential of multimedia communication systems using recent edge techniques, including caching, resource sharing, power allocation, multicasting, and D2D communications.

You’ll find solutions to real-world applications and service-level problems in industries like surveillance, entertainment, eHealth, eLearning, smart home and environment management, and public safety.

  • A thorough introduction to cross-layer optimization design for multimedia applications and services in content delivery networks
  • Comprehensive explorations of social-aware resource sharing and caching for video transmission in ultra-dense networks
  • Practical discussions of MEC technology, mobile applications, and smart city scenarios
  • Complete treatment of future wireless content delivery network technology for multimedia communications

Perfect for working telecommunication professionals, 6G Multimedia Communications will also benefit researchers and graduate students with an interest in cutting-edge network technology.

About the Authors xi
Preface xiii
Acronyms xv

1 An Overview of Multimedia Communications 1
1.1 Advanced Applications and Services in 6G Networks 1
1.2 MAS in 6G Networks 2
1.3 Techniques for 6G Multimedia Communications 3
1.4 Multimedia Communications in 6G Networks: Challenges and Research Directions 8
1.5 Conclusion 11

2 Encoding Rate Selection and Probabilistic Caching for Video Offloading in Dense D2D Networks 15
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 RSC System for Video Offloading 17
2.3 Analysis and Formulation of RSC Model for Video Offloading 21
2.4 RSC Optimization Design 23
2.5 Performance Evaluation of RSC 26
2.6 Conclusion 32

3 Spectrum Sharing and Power Allocation for Video Transmission in Multi-hop Multi-path D2D Networks 35
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 SPA Model for Video Transmission in MHMP D2D Networks 36
3.3 Analysis and Formulations of SPA Model 38
3.4 SPA Optimization Design 39
3.5 Performance Evaluation of SPA 41
3.6 Conclusion 49

4 Social-aware Spectrum Sharing and Caching Helper Selection for Video Multicasting in D2D Networks 53
4.1 Introduction 53
4.2 System Model for Video Multicasting in D2D Networks with SSC 54
4.3 Analysis and Formulations of SSC 56
4.4 SSC Optimization Design 59
4.5 Performance Evaluation of SSC 62
4.6 Conclusion 69

5 Resource Sharing and Multi-tier Multi-rate Caching for Cooperative Video Streaming in Ultra-dense Networks 73
5.1 Introduction 73
5.2 RMC Model for Cooperative Video Streaming 74
5.3 Analysis and Formulation of RMC Model 76
5.4 RMC Optimization Design 81
5.5 Performance Evaluation of RMC 82
5.6 Conclusion 85

6 Social-aware Resource Sharing and Caching for Cooperative Video Transmission in Ultra-dense Networks 89
6.1 Introduction 89
6.2 SRC Model for Cooperative Video Transmission 90
6.3 Formulation of SRC Model 92
6.4 SRC Optimization Design 96
6.5 Performance Evaluation of SRC 97
6.6 Conclusion 105

7 Spectrum Sharing and Caching for Multimedia Applications and Services in Content Delivery Networks 107
7.1 Introduction 107
7.2 System Model of SCF 108
7.3 Analysis and Formulation of SCF 110
7.4 SCF Optimization Design 112
7.5 Performance Evaluation of SCF 115
7.6 Conclusion 122

8 Joint Energy, Bandwidth, and Quality Optimization for Multimedia Applications and Services in Content Delivery Networks 125
8.1 Introduction 125
8.2 M-IoT System with EBQ Framework 126
8.3 Analysis and Formulation of EBQ Optimization Framework 129
8.4 ARA Optimization Problem and Solution 133
8.5 Performance Evaluation 136
8.6 Conclusion 140

9 Active Duty Scheduling and Encoding Rate Allocation for Multimedia Applications and Services in Content Delivery Networks 143
9.1 Introduction 143
9.2 ADS-ARA Model 144
9.3 ADS-ARA Formulation and Analysis 146
9.4 ADS-ARA Optimization Design 149
9.5 Performance Evaluation of ADS-ARA 150
9.6 Conclusion 157

10 Optimal Cooperative Video Streaming in Dense D2D Networks 161
10.1 Introduction 161
10.2 CVS System with RDO in Dense D2D Networks 162
10.3 RDO Formulation and Analysis 163
10.4 RDO Optimization Design 169
10.5 Performance Evaluation of RDO 172
10.6 Conclusion 181

11 Cross-layer Optimization Design for Multimedia Applications and Services in Content Delivery Networks 185
11.1 Introduction 185
11.2 CLD Framework for MAS 187
11.3 Analysis and Formulation of CLD Optimization Framework 191
11.4 CLD Problem and Solution 198
11.5 Performance Evaluation of CLD 201
11.6 Conclusion 208

References 208
Index 211

Subject Areas: Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]

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