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Cross-layer, cross-node cognitive network enhanced dynamic spectrum allocation

US9232527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2013
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/0453
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems (100) and methods (700) for dynamically managing Secondary User Node (“SUN”) access to a segment of a wireless spectrum licensed for use by Primary User Nodes (“PUNs”). The methods comprise: detecting physical data transfers by PUNs (110-122) at first licensed frequencies (f1, f2, f3, f4) during slot sample times of a first epoch (t1-t15); generating a report comprising sensed spectral data indicating (a) during which of the slot sample times each physical data transfer was detected by a respective SUN (102-108) and (b) at which of the first licensed frequencies each physical data transfer occurred; receiving a report broadcasted from a remote SUN at a non-licensed frequency during a respective slot report times (t16-t19) of the first epoch; and analyzing the sensed spectral data of the reports to determine a time for using a first licensed frequency without interfering with or only minimally interfering with use thereof by PUNs.

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