Edge Computing in Mobile Visual Systems

To reduce the computational resource overhead of mobile devices when handling complex tasks, while simultaneously enhancing the system’s real-time task inference, some studies have adopted edge computing solutions. This involves integrating relatively powerful edge servers, which are closer in network distance (typically within 3 hops), into the system design to provide computational support. In this chapter, we introduce the fundamental concepts and the overall technological framework of edge computing, providing readers with a better understanding of edge computing.