Opportunistic Delay Tolerant Routing for LED Wristbands in Music Events

Abstract: The existing technology used for LED wristbands does not explore the use of opportunistic delay tolerant network (DTN) routing protocols to disseminate lighting information. This paper multiple trade-offs of different criteria with the protocol (Spray & Focus and PRoPHETv2) changes with varying music event scenario configurations & capacities using the ONE simulator. When considering variable music event durations, it was shown that PRoPHETv2 was more desirable for longer durations however Spray & Focus accounted for network congestion issues that could occur for smaller buffer sizes in the wristbands. When considering variable patterns of audience density, Spray & Focus had higher delivery probabilities whereas PRoPHETv2 had near zero results. Further research can be conducted in incorporating buffer removal management to the protocols as well as experimenting with different congestion targeted DTN protocols.