Distributed resources in wireless networks: Discovery and cooperative uses

This paper gives an overview of distributed resources in wireless networks, focusing on cooperative resource use and resource discovery. We define a framework for distributed resources and resource sharing in wireless networks by generalizing and combining elements of environmental-aware cognitive radio and resource discovery. A novel classification of different resource discovery methods is provided, motivating the use of cooperation in wireless networks as well as foreseeing future developments in this area. The paper also gives a broad view on cognition in wireless networks, considering awareness and intelligent use of all available resources in a wireless environment.