- Overview of Multimedia Networks Lab -

Multimedia Networks Labs was founded in 2006. The purpose of our Lab is to build up the research energy in the realm of telecommunications  and computer networks. Prof. Mingfu Li has been mainly conducting related researches on multimedia streaming network applications since 2006. The research topics mainly include protocol design and performance analysis of high speed networks, WLAN, wireless cellular networks, IPTV, mobile IPTV, smart homes, IoTs, green communications, and wireless powered communication networks.

- Publication List-

A.  Journal Papers

1.     Mingfu Li, Guan-Yu Lu, Cheng-Bin Yao, Huei-Wen Ferng, “Low-Complexity Energy Antenna Allocation for Wireless-Powered IoT Systems,” IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 149260-149272, Aug. 2025. (SCI: 3.6, Rank: 128/366) https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3601512         

2.     Huei-Wen Ferng, Ya-Chen Tsai, Mingfu Li, Jiann-Jone Chen, Der-Feng Tseng, “Security Frameworks without the Third-Party Infrastructure in VANETs with Detailed Security Strength and Overhead Analyses,” Vehicular Communications, vol. 44, 100678, Dec. 2023. (SCI: 6.5, Rank: 20/120) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vehcom.2023.100678

3.     Mingfu Li, Ching-Chieh Fang, Huei-Wen Ferng, “On-Demand Energy Transfer and Energy-Aware Polling-Based MAC for Wireless Powered Sensor Networks,” Sensors, vol. 22, no. 7, 2476, Apr. 2022. (SCI: 3.5, Rank: 132/366) https://doi.org/10.3390/s22072476

4.     Mingfu Li, Ching-Chieh Fang, Huei-Wen Ferng, “Stability and Performance Analysis of Wireless Powered Communication Networks,” Proc. IMechE, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability, vol. 236, no. 3, pp. 439-450, Jun. 2022. (SCI: 1.8, Rank: 74/175) https://doi.org/10.1177/1748006X211016776

5.     Mingfu Li, Hsin-Ling Tsai, “Energy-Efficient Device Discovery Mechanism for Device-to-Device Communications in 5G Networks,” Energies, vol. 14, no. 2, 270, Jan. 2021. (SCI: 3.2, Rank: 112/182) https://doi.org/10.3390/en14020270

6.     Mingfu Li, Cheng-Han Lee, “Design and Analysis of CQI Feedback Reduction Mechanism for Adaptive Multicast IPTV in Wireless Cellular Networks,” IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Technology, vol. 69, no. 2, pp. 2008-2020, Feb. 2020. (SCI: 7.1, Rank: 16/120)  https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2019.2957169

7.     Mingfu Li, Yung-Hsiang Wu, “Performance Analysis of Adaptive Multicast Streaming Services in Wireless Cellular Networks,” IEEE Trans. on Mobile Computing, vol. 18, no. 11, pp. 2616-2630, Nov. 2019. (SCI: 9.2, Rank: 9/258)  https://doi.org/10.1109/TMC.2018.2879803

8.     Mingfu Li, Han-Lin Chen, “Energy-Efficient Traffic Regulation and Scheduling for Video Streaming Services Over LTE-A Networks,” IEEE Trans. on Mobile Computing, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 334-347, Feb. 2019. (SCI: 9.2, Rank: 9/258)   https://doi.org/10.1109/TMC.2018.2836421

9.     Zahereel Ishwar Abdul Khalib, Farij Omar Ehtiba, R. Badlishah Ahmad, Naseer Sabri Salim, Mostafijur Rahman, Mingfu Li, “Optimize Adaptive Media Playout Using Dynamic Fuzzy Logic Control for Video Streaming,” Multimedia Tools and Applications, vol. 77, no. 21, pp. 28799-28816, Nov. 2018. (SCI: 3.0, Rank: 37/132)  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-018-6073-7

10.  Mingfu Li, Guan-Yi Li, Hou-Ren Chen, Cheng-Wei Jiang, “QoE-Aware Smart Home Energy Management Considering Renewables and Electric Vehicles,” Energies, vol. 11, no. 9, 2304, Sep. 2018. (SCI: 3.2, Rank: 112/182) https://doi.org/10.3390/en11092304

11.  Mingfu Li, Chien-Lin Yeh, Shao-Yu Lu, “Real-Time QoE Monitoring System for Video Streaming Services with Adaptive Media Playout,” International Journal of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting, vol. 2018, Article ID 2619438, 11 pages, Feb. 2018. EI.  https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2619438

12.  Mingfu Li, Yu-Shuo Chang, “Presentation Deadline-Based Transmission Mechanism for IPTV Services over Wireless Networks,” Journal of Internet Technology, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 1263-1273, Nov. 2017. (SCI: 1.2, Rank: 100/120)  https://doi.org/10.6138/JIT.2017.18.6.20150721

13.  Mingfu Li, “Queueing Analysis of Unicast IPTV With Adaptive Modulation and Coding in Wireless Cellular Networks,” IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Technology, vol. 66, no. 10, pp. 9241-9253, Oct. 2017. (SCI: 7.1, Rank: 16/120)  https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2017.2702626

14.  Mingfu Li, Liang-Wei Chen, “Spectrum Allocation Algorithms for Wireless Cellular Networks Supporting Mobile IPTV,” Computer Communications, vol. 99, pp. 119-127, Feb. 2017. (SCI: 4.3, Rank: 65/258)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2016.08.004

15.  Mingfu Li, Chen-Yu Lee, “A Cost-Effective and Real-Time QoE  Evaluation Method for Multimedia Streaming Services,” Telecommunication Systems, vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 317-327, Jul. 2015. (SCI: 2.3, Rank: 73/120)   https://doi.org/10.1007/s11235-014-9938-8

16.  Mingfu Li, Hung-Ju Lin, “Design and Implementation of Smart Home Control Systems Based on Wireless Sensor Networks and Power Line Communications,” IEEE Trans. on Industrial Electronics, vol. 62, no. 7, pp. 4430-4442, Jul. 2015. (SCI: 7.2, Rank: 4/79) https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2379586

17.  Mingfu Li, “Analysis of Blocking Rate and Bandwidth Usage of Mobile IPTV Services in Wireless Cellular Networks,” Scientific World Journal, vol. 2014, Article ID 215710, 9 pages, 2014. (SCI: 1.219 Rank: 16/55)  https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/215710

18.  林宏儒, 黎明富,“結合無線感測網路與電力線通訊之智慧建築設計,” 機電現場技術雙月刊, vol. 2014, no. 1, pp. 38-47, Feb. 2014.

19.  Mingfu Li, “QoE-Based Performance Evaluation for Adaptive Media Playout Systems,” Advances in Multimedia, Vol. 2013, Article ID 152359, 7 pages, 2013, EI.  https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/152359

20.  Mingfu Li, Yueh-Lin Wu, Chia-Rong Chang, “Available Bandwidth Estimation for the Network Paths With Multiple Tight Links and Bursty Traffic,” Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Vol. 36, Issue 1, pp. 353-367, Jan. 2013. (SCI: 8.0, Rank: 6/128)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnca.2012.05.007

21.  Mingfu Li, Tsung-Wei Lin, Shih-Han Cheng,“Arrival Process-Controlled Adaptive Media Playout With Multiple Thresholds for Video Streaming,” Multimedia Systems, Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 391-407, Oct. 2012. (SCI: 3.1, Rank: 43/147) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00530-012-0260-6

22.  Mingfu Li, Hsun-Hao Yang, “CEA: A Cyclic Expansion Algorithm for data migration in parallel video servers,” Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, Vol. 72, Issue 7, pp. 868-879, July 2012. (SCI: 4.0, Rank: 32/147)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpdc.2012.03.002

23.  Mingfu Li, Chun-Huei Wu, “A Cost-Effective Resource Allocation and Management Scheme for Content Networks Supporting IPTV Services,” Computer Communications, Vol. 33, Issue 1, pp. 83-91, Jan. 2010. (SCI: 4.3, Rank: 65/258)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2009.08.003

24.  Mingfu Li, Chia-Shu Liao, Jeng-Kuang Hwang, “Rapid Calculation of Time Deviation and Modified Allan Deviation for Characterizing Telecommunications Clock Stability,” ACTA Press, International Journal of Computers and Applications, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 92-96, 2008. (EI)

25.  Jeng-Ji Huang, Wei-ting Wang, Mingfu Li, David Shiung, Huei-Wen Ferng, “Intersystem Interference Reduction for Overlaid HAPS-Terrestrial CDMA System,” IEICE Trans. on Communications, Vol. E91-B, No. 1, pp. 334-338, Jan. 2008. (SCI)

26.  Mingfu Li, Chia-Shu Liao, Hsin-Min Peng, and Jeng-Kuang Hwang, “MTIE and TDEV Analysis of Unevenly Spaced Time Series Data,” ACTA Press, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 303-308, 2006. (EI)

27.  Mingfu Li, Chia-Shu Liao, Jeng-Kuang Hwang, “Fast Computation of Maximum Time Interval Error for Telecommunications Clock Stability Characterization,” IEEE Trans. on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 54, No. 1, pp. 278-283, February 2005.( SCI: 5.9, Rank: 7/79)

28.  黎明富 , 廖嘉旭 , “電信同步量測系統之開發與可行性評估 , ” 電信研究雙月刊 , 第 34 卷第 6 期 , pp. 633-648, December 2004.

29.  Jiang-Lin Shi, Chia-Lu Ho, Mingfu Li , Chia-Shu Liao, “Two-way Time and Frequency Transfer using SONET/SDH,” ACTA Press , International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 225-230, 2002. (EI)

30.  Mingfu Li, Zsehong Tsai, “A Traffic Shaper for Supporting CBR and VBR Services in ATM Networks,” Performance Evaluation, Vol. 42, Issue 4, pp. 243-264, November 2000. (SCI)

31.  Mingfu Li, Zsehong Tsai, “Design and Analysis of the GCRA Traffic Shaper for VBR Services in ATM Networks,” IEICE Trans. on Communications, Vol. E81-B, No. 3, pp. 511-519, March 1998. (SCI)

32.  Mingfu Li, Zsehong Tsai, “Performance of a Window-Based Token Protocol Supporting ATM-Like Bursty Traffic,” IEICE Trans. on Communications, Vol. E81-B, No. 3, pp. 525-536, March 1998. (SCI)

33.  Mingfu Li, Zsehong Tsai, “Output Process Characterization for Token Ring Networks Supporting Two Priorities,” Computer Communications, Vol. 20, Issue 14, pp. 1280-1291, December 1997. (SCI)

34.  Mingfu Li, Zsehong Tsai, “Deterministic Performance Bounds in a Window-Based Token Ring Network Supporting Two Priorities, ” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers , Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 561-574, Sept. 1996. (SCI)

B.  Book Chapter

1.     Mingfu Li and Zsehong Tsai, “Design and Analysis of the GCRA Traffic Shaper for VBR Services in ATM Networks,” High Performance Backbone Network Technology, Marcel Dekker, Inc., part of Dekker's Optical Engineering series, Vol:88, pp.677-684, 2004, ISBN 0-8247-5321-6.

C.  Conference Papers

1.     Mingfu Li, Guan-Yu Lu, Cheng-Bin Yao, “Dynamic Programming-Based Antenna Resource Allocation Algorithm for Wireless Powered Sensor Networks,” 2023 IEEE 14th International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN 2023), pp. 343-346, Paris, France, 4-7 Jul. 2023.

2.     Mingfu Li, Ching-Chieh Fang, Huei-Wen Ferng, “Stability Analysis of Wireless Powered Communication Networks,” 2020 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Advanced Reliability and Maintenance Modeling (APARM 2020), pp. 1-6, Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 Aug. 2020. 

3.     Huei-Wen Ferng, Michael Poernomo, Mingfu Li, “An Authentication Scheme Designed for the Lightweight Precision Time Protocol in IoT,” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, Intl Conf on Cloud and Big Data Computing, International Conference on Cyber Science and Technology Congress (DASC/PiCom/CBDCom/CyberSciTech), pp. 118-123, Calgary, Canada, 17-22 Aug. 2020.

4.     Mingfu Li, “Performance Study of Wireless Powered Sensor Networks,” 2019 International Conference on Internet of Things and Intelligence System (IoTaIS 2019), pp. 1-4, Bali, Indonesia, 5-7 Nov. 2019.

5.     Mingfu Li, “Soft Frequency Reuse-Based Resource Allocation for D2D Communications Using Both Licensed and Unlicensed Bands,” 2019 IEEE Eleventh International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN 2019), pp. 384-386, Zagreb, Croatia, 2-5 Jul. 2019.

6.     Mingfu Li, Hsin-Ling Tsai, “Design and Evaluation of a Hybrid D2D Discovery Mechanism in 5G Cellular Networks,” 2018 IEEE Tenth International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN 2018), pp. 241-243, Prague, Czech, 3-6 Jul. 2018.

7.     Mingfu Li, Hou-Ren Chen, “Smart Home Energy Management System Based on the Fuzzy-Controlled QoE Threshold,” The 4th IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation 2018 (ICASI 2018), Chiba, Tokyo, Japan, 13-17 Apr. 2018.

8.     李冠儀, 江振瑋, 黎明富, “結合再生能源與電動車之智慧家庭能源管理,” 2017全國計算機會議(NCS 2017), pp. 151-156, 國立東華大學, 台灣花蓮, 14-15 Dec. 2017.

9.     Mingfu Li, Cheng-Wei Jiang, “QoE-Aware and Cost-Efficient Home Energy Management Under Dynamic Electricity Prices,” 2017 IEEE Ninth International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN 2017), pp. 498-501, Milan, Italy, 4-7 Jul. 2017.

10.  Mingfu Li, Yuan-Chen Lo, “Traffic Regulation for Power Saving in LTE-A Networks Supporting Video-on-Demand Services,” 2016 IEEE Eighth International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN 2016), pp. 932-936, Vienna, Austria, 5-8 Jul. 2016.

11.  Mingfu Li, Han-Lin Chen, “Design of Power Saving Mechanism for LTE-A Networks Supporting Mobile IPTV Services,” 2015 IEEE International Conference on Communication Problem-Solving (ICCP 2015), pp. 58-61, Guilin, Guangxi, China, 16-18 Oct. 2015.

12.  Mingfu Li, Cheng-Han Lee, “Effective CQI Feedback Mechanism for Adaptive Multicast IPTV in Wireless Cellular Networks,” 2015 IEEE Seventh International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks (ICUFN 2015), pp. 508-512, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 7-10 Jul. 2015.

13.  Mingfu Li, “Data Filtering and Distortion-Prevention for Power Saving in Wireless Sensor Networks,” 2014 IEEE International Conference on Communication Problem-Solving (ICCP 2014), pp. 103-106, Beijing, China, 5-7 Dec. 2014.

14.  Mingfu Li, Chien-Lin Yeh, Shao-Yu Lu, “Realization of Intelligent Media Player and QoE Monitoring System for Multimedia Streaming Services,” IEEE ICCP & HSIC 2013, JiuZhai Valley, China, Oct. 26-28, 2013. 

15.  Mingfu Li, Yung-Hsang Wu, “Resource Allocation with Different MCSs for Mobile IPTV Services in Wireless Cellular Networks,” IEEE ICCP & HSIC 2013, JiuZhai Valley, China, Oct. 26-28, 2013.

16.  黎明富, 林宏儒*, 吳永祥, “基於無線感測與電力線通訊之小型智慧電網,” 2012全國電信研討會, pp. 1-4, 國立彰化師範大學, 台灣彰化, Nov. 16-17, 2012.

17.  Mingfu Li, Liang-Wei Chen,“Frequency Allocation Schemes for Supporting Mobile TV Services in 3G/4G Networks,” 4th International High Speed Intelligent Communication (HSIC 2012), pp. 1-4, Nanjing, China, May 10-11, 2012.

18.  Mingfu Li, Yu-Shuo Chang,“A Presentation Deadline-Based Cross-Layer Design for IPTV Services Over Wireless Networks,” 2011 International Conference On Advanced Infocomm Technology, pp. 1-5, Wuhan, China, July 11-14, 2011.

19.  李承育, 黎明富, “用於視訊串流服務之QoS 與QoE 對應函數之設計 與系統綜合MOS 分數之計算法,” 2010全國電信研討會, pp. 1-5, 長庚大學, 桃園龜山, Dec. 3-4, 2010.

20.  張育碩, 黎明富, “適用於無線網路上視訊串流應用之跨層協定設計,” 2010全國電信研討會, pp. 1-5, 長庚大學, 桃園龜山, Dec. 3-4, 2010.

21.  Mingfu Li, Yueh-Lin Wu, “An Effective Available Bandwidth Estimation Algorithm for the Networks with Bursty Traffic,” 2010 Cross-Strait Conference on Information Science and Technology, pp. 610-615, Qinhuangdao, China, July 9-11, 2010.

22.  Mingfu Li, Tsung-Wei Lin, “Jitter-Aware Adaptive Media Playout for Video Streaming,” 2010 Cross-Strait Conference on Information Science and Technology, pp. 616-621, Qinhuangdao, China, July 9-11, 2010.

23.  Mingfu Li, Shih-Han Cheng, “Arrival Process-Controlled Adaptive Media Playout for Video Streaming,” The 2nd IEEE/ACM International Workshop on Future Multimedia Networking, Lecture Notes on Computer Science 5630, pp. 26-37, June 22-23, Coimbra, Portugal, 2009.

24.  Mingfu Li, Chia-Rong Chang, “A Two-Way Available Bandwidth Estimation Scheme for Multimedia Streaming Networks Adopting Scalable Video Coding,” IEEE Sarnoff Symposium, pp. 1-6, Princeton, NJ, USA, March 31-April 2, 2009.

25.  Mingfu Li, Chun-Huei Wu, “A Cost-Effective Allocation Scheme for Contents and Video Servers in Content Networks,” 11th IASTED International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications (IMSA 2007), pp. 199-204, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, August 20-22, 2007.

26.  黎明富， 吳俊輝，“數位版權管理系統之高可靠度金鑰傳送機制之研究,” 第五屆數位典藏技術研討會，pp. 239-243, 中央研究院資訊科學所，台北市，August 31-September 1, 2006.

27.  Mingfu Li, Hsin-Min Peng and Chia-Shu Liao, “MTIE and TDEV Analysis of Unevenly Spaced Time Series Data and Its Application to Telecommunications Synchronization Measurements,” 35 th Annual Precise Time & Time Interval (PTTI) Systems and Applications Meeting , PTTI'2003, San Diego, CA, USA, December 2-4, 2003.

28.  黎明富, 廖嘉旭, “多功能頻率校正與查核量測系統,” 第四屆海峽兩岸計量科技學術研討會, 工研院量測中心, 新竹市, December 11-13, 2002.

29.  Mingfu Li and Chia-Shu Liao, “The Study of Jitter Reduction Mechanisms in Telecommunications Synchronization Networks,” The Asia-Pacific Workshop on Time and Frequency 2002, ATF2002, Daejeon KRISS, Korea, November 2002.

30.  Mingfu Li and Chia-Shu Liao, “An Efficient Performance Measurement System for High Precision Oscillators and Telecommunications Networks,” The Asia-Pacific Workshop on Time and Frequency 2001, ATF2001, Xi'an CSAO, China, October 2001.

31.  Mingfu Li and Chia-Shu Liao, “A Fast Computation Approach for Maximum Time Interval Error in Telecommunications Measurement,” 15 th European Frequency and Time Forum, EFTF'01, Neuchatel, Switzerland, March 6-8, 2001.

32.  Mingfu Li and Chia-Shu Liao, “Fast Computation of Time Deviation and Modified Allan Deviation for Telecommunications Clock Stability Characterization,” IEEE 2000 International Symposium on Parallel Architectures, Algorithms and Networks, ISPAN-2000, pp. 156-160, Dallas/Richardson, Texas, USA, December 2000.

33.  Mingfu Li, Chia-Shu Liao, Wen-Hung Tseng, I-Yu Kuo, Yung-Kuang Chen, “A Study for the Time Transfer Utilizing Optical Fibers,” The Asia-Pacific Workshop on Time and Frequency 2000 , ATF2000, Tokyo CRL, Japan, November 2000.