EdgeMob: A Context-Aware Dynamic Service Migration for Wearable IoT in Healthcare

Edge Computing (EC) is a distributed network architecture offering computation and storage resources at the network edge, addressing cloud computing limitations by optimizing latency and enhancing data safety and privacy for real-time services. It also supports intelligent solutions for IoT-based smart healthcare systems through Deep Learning (DL). DL aids in resource allocation optimization and disease prediction. However, the surge in wearable device usage introduces challenges in user mobility and migration, leading to increased latency and service inconsistencies. To tackle this, we propose EdgeMob, an intelligent and context-aware scheme deployed as a federation of edge servers. EdgeMob utilizes Q-learning-based reinforcement learning for personalized service migration decisions based on user mobility and Quality of Service (QoS). We evaluate our system against existing solutions, considering parameters such as user-perceived latency, migration cost, and network bandwidth utilization.