The Emergence of the Social Internet of Vehicles (SIoV): A Comprehensive Analysis of Architecture, Technologies, and Applications
摘要
Social Internet of Vehicles (SIoV) marks a transformative step in the evolution of vehicular networks, blending the interactive principles of social networking interactions with the interconnected functionality of contemporary transportation systems. This paper explores the revolutionary potential of SIoV, providing a thorough analysis of its fundamental architecture and the advanced technologies driving its evolution. Improved connectivity and more intelligent interactions between vehicles are encouraged by SIoV utilizing edge computing, blockchain, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, and 5G technology improvements. This paper proposes a novel architecture for the Social IoV named “VSN-A” i.e. Vehicular Social Networking Architecture. The proposed architecture has four layers- The vehicle communication layer, the Social Networking layer, the data processing layer, and the application and user interface layer. Through this comprehensive examination, the authors identify the existing research gaps and proposed future directions, underscoring the pivotal role of SIoV in shaping the future of intelligent transportation.