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Resource allocation in a coexistence system

US9131470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2011
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W16/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment disclosed in the present description relates to a coexistence manager which can adaptively select channels in a coexistence environment between disparate systems with channel use constraints that inherently exist with use of TVWS. Accordingly, the embodiment disclosed in the present description provides a resource allocation method for a manager device, comprising the steps of: receiving a channel allocation request from a first network or device; determining a second network or device for switching channels based on the benefits of each channel or device, if a channel cannot be assigned to the first network or device; switching the channel used by the second network or device to another channel and raising its priority; and assigning the channel used by the second network or device to the first network or device.

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