The Named-Object Abstraction for Realizing Advanced Mobility Services in the Future Internet

Abstract

This paper presents a new abstraction called "Named-Objects" for enabling flexible and advanced mobility services in the future Internet. The concept of named-objects falls under the broad category of "information centric networks (ICN)" and is based on the assignment of a globally unique identifier to all Internet attached objects while separating this "name" from the routable "address" or "locator". This approach is supported by a global name resolution service (GNRS) which dynamically maps names to addresses while also providing supplementary service information where desired. The named-object abstraction is outlined and exemplary mobility related services including device mobility, multihoming and multicast are discussed. A qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the named-object architecture is given relative to alternative ICN designs such as Content Centric Networking (CCN) as well as name-based protocols evolved from IP, i.e. HIP and LISP, showing superior performance for a wide range of mobility services and the potential to serve as a foundation for future mobile network protocols.