Methods and Systems for Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage
First Claim
22. A server for accomplishing dynamic spectrum arbitrage of available radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources between a first communication network and a second communication network, comprising:
- network connections configured to communication with the first and second communication networks; and
a server processor coupled to the network connections and configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;
automatically determining an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources available within the first communication network; and
allocating a portion of available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by the second communication network.
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Abstract
Methods and system are provided for managing and monitoring allocation of RF spectrum resources based on time, space and frequency. A network may be enabled to allocate excess spectrum resources for use by other network providers on a real-time basis. Allocated resources may be transferred from one provider with excess resources to another in need of additional resources based on contractual terms or on a real-time purchase negotiations and settlements. A network may be enabled to monitor the use of allocated resources on real-time basis and off-load or allow additional users depending on the spectrum resources availability. Public safety networks may be enabled to make spectrum resources available to general public by allocating spectrum resources and monitoring the use of those resources. During an emergency, when traffic increases on a public safety network, the public safety networks may off-load bandwidth traffic to make available necessary resources for public safety users.
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60 Claims
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22. A server for accomplishing dynamic spectrum arbitrage of available radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources between a first communication network and a second communication network, comprising:
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network connections configured to communication with the first and second communication networks; and a server processor coupled to the network connections and configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising; automatically determining an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources available within the first communication network; and allocating a portion of available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by the second communication network. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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32-1. The server of claim 22, wherein the server processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:
conducting an auction for the available radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources within the first communication network among a plurality of network operators, wherein the second communication network is selected by the auction.
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40. The server configured as part of a first communication network, wherein the server processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising:
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transmitting a request for radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources to a second communication network; receiving a notice form the second communication network of allocated RF spectrum resources; transmitting to one or more mobile devices information required to access and use the allocated RF spectrum resources; and supporting communications with the one or more mobile devices using the allocated RF spectrum resources. - View Dependent Claims (41)
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42. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon processor-executable instructions configured to cause a server processor of a first communication network to perform operations comprising:
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automatically determining an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources available within the first communication network; and allocating a portion of available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by a second communication network. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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