METHODS ND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC SPECTRUM ARBITRADE USING BEST-AVAILABLE SPECTRUM ASSIGNMENT
First Claim
1. A dynamic spectrum arbitrage (DSA) method, comprising:
- establishing a first communication link between a communications server and a first server in a first communication network, wherein an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources is controlled by the first communication network;
establishing a second communication link between the communications server and a second server in a second communication network;
receiving in the communications server a request for RF spectrum resources from the second server;
receiving a message in the communications server from the first server identifying an amount of first communication network RF spectrum resources available for reallocation;
pooling RF spectrum resources identified in the message and RF spectrum resources of at least one other communication network;
determining a best-available spectrum assignment from the pooled RF spectrum resources; and
allocating by the communication server pooled resources for access and use by a cell site in the second communication network based on the determined best-available spectrum assignment.
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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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20 Claims
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1. A dynamic spectrum arbitrage (DSA) method, comprising:
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establishing a first communication link between a communications server and a first server in a first communication network, wherein an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources is controlled by the first communication network; establishing a second communication link between the communications server and a second server in a second communication network; receiving in the communications server a request for RF spectrum resources from the second server; receiving a message in the communications server from the first server identifying an amount of first communication network RF spectrum resources available for reallocation; pooling RF spectrum resources identified in the message and RF spectrum resources of at least one other communication network; determining a best-available spectrum assignment from the pooled RF spectrum resources; and allocating by the communication server pooled resources for access and use by a cell site in the second communication network based on the determined best-available spectrum assignment. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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2. The method of claim 2, wherein determining the best-available spectrum assignment from the pooled RF spectrum resources comprises determining a spectrum assignment based on DSA parameters selected from the group comprising:
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spectrum bandwidth; location of spectrum in the frequency band; geographic zone; and quality of service.
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10. A communications server for accomplishing dynamic spectrum arbitrage (DSA) of available radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources between a first communication network and a second communication network, comprising:
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network communications circuitry for communicating with the first and second communication networks; a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and the network communications circuitry, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising; establishing a first communication link to a first server in a first communication network, wherein an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources is controlled by the first communication network; establishing a second communication link to a second server in a second communication network; receiving a request for RF spectrum resources from the second server; receiving a message in the communications server from the first server identifying an amount of first communication network RF spectrum resources available for reallocation; pooling RF spectrum resources identified in the message and RF spectrum resources of at least one other communication network; determining a best-available spectrum assignment from the pooled RF spectrum resources; and allocating pooled resources for access and use by a cell site in the second communication network based on the determined best-available spectrum assignment. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon processor-executable software instructions configured to cause a processor to perform dynamic spectrum arbitrage (DSA) operations comprising:
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establishing a first communication link to a first server in a first communication network, wherein an amount of radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources is controlled by the first communication network; establishing a second communication link to a second server in a second communication network; receiving a request for RF spectrum resources from the second server; receiving a message in the communications server from the first server identifying an amount of first communication network RF spectrum resources available for reallocation; pooling RF spectrum resources identified in the message and RF spectrum resources of at least one other communication network; determining a best-available spectrum assignment from the pooled RF spectrum resources; and allocating pooled resources for access and use by a cell site in the second communication network based on the determined best-available spectrum assignment. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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