Task offloading plays a pivotal role in mobile edge computing, enabling terminal devices to enhance task execution efficiency and conserve energy. However, servers are reluctant to offer services without compensation. Currently, pricing mechanisms are commonly employed to incentivize servers to serve terminal devices, with servers earning revenue through payments from these devices. Given the rapid surge in terminal devices, determining the optimal number of servers placement for service providers (SPs) to maximize revenue is crucial. In this paper, we propose a server placement scheme based on an all-pay auction framework. Experimental simulations reveal that an optimal server-user ratio of approximately 25% maximizes SP profits.

翻译：任务卸载在移动边缘计算中发挥着关键作用，使终端设备能够提升任务执行效率并节约能源。然而，服务器在无补偿情况下不愿提供服务。目前普遍采用定价机制激励服务器为终端设备提供服务，服务器通过设备支付获取收益。鉴于终端设备数量激增，服务提供商确定最优服务器部署数量以最大化收益至关重要。本文提出一种基于全支付拍卖框架的服务器部署方案。实验模拟表明，约25%的最优服务器-用户比例能使服务提供商利润最大化。