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Dynamic allocation of wireless spectrum for utilization by wireless operator networks

US9832653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2013
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W16/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Certain embodiments herein are directed to determining an allocation of wireless spectrum, which may include one or more frequencies for communicating content, among operator networks that provide wireless (for example, cellular) services to their customers. Information associated with a supply of wireless spectrum and a demand for wireless spectrum may be analyzed to determine an allocation of the wireless spectrum. Various techniques may be used to determine the allocation, such as various types of auctions, mathematical or statistical techniques, and/or heuristic approaches that may consider various factors. Upon determining an allocation of the wireless spectrum, configuration information associated with the wireless spectrum may be determined and sent to one or more devices associated with respective operator networks, where the configuration information may be used to configure the operator network to utilize the allocated wireless spectrum.

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