Research Article
On the Fixpoint Problem of QoE-based Charging
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/valuetools.2012.250323, author={Peter Reichl and Patrick Maill\^{e} and Patrick Zwickl and Andreas Sackl}, title={On the Fixpoint Problem of QoE-based Charging}, proceedings={6th International Conference on Performance Evaluation Methodologies and Tools}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={VALUETOOLS}, year={2012}, month={11}, keywords={communication ecosystems quality of service quality of experience network economics weber-fechner law cognitive dissonance}, doi={10.4108/valuetools.2012.250323} }- Peter Reichl
Patrick Maillé
Patrick Zwickl
Andreas Sackl
Year: 2012
On the Fixpoint Problem of QoE-based Charging
VALUETOOLS
ICST
DOI: 10.4108/valuetools.2012.250323
Abstract
While with traditional QoS-based charging the pricing structure mainly reflects the delivered QoS in order to regulate the demand, the role of service prices in a Quality of Experience (QoE) context is more complex. Amongst others, the charged price may in addition have a direct impact on the user's quality perception. In this paper, we analyze the structure of the resulting fixpoint problem and discuss the corresponding equilibrium. Based on recent user trials, additional insight into the characteristics of the related feedback loops is provided, before we conclude with outlining some consequences for future QoE-based charging mechanisms.
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