Optimal data allocation algorithm based on multiple path

The multi-path transport is an important mechanism for supporting video distribution in P2P streaming.While algorithms for finding a set of paths between a source and destination are not difficult to develop,it remains a challenging task to select an optimal subset of paths and optimally allocate streaming rate and video chunk among multiple paths of selected subset to transport video and maximize its quality.To cope with the problem,this paper proposed an ODAABMP.Firstly,modeled the optimal data alloaton problem as a linear optimization problem by applying mathematical programming theory,then proposed ODAABMP based on the model.The ODAABMP could produce the optimal solution and proved the optimality of its solution.Finally,the simulation results show the validity of proposed ODAABMP.