Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum arbitrage
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 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 radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources from the second server;
determining in the communications server an amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation within the first communication network by monitoring real-time communications in the first communication network, determining an amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network based on a result of the monitoring, computing a difference between the amount of RF spectrum resources controlled by the first communication network and the determined amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network, and identifying the amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation based on the computed difference;
pooling available RF spectrum resources from the first communication network and at least one other communication network;
dynamically allocating a portion of the available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by multiple cell sites in the second communication network from the pool of available RF spectrum resources;
informing the second server that use of allocated RF spectrum resources may begin;
recording a transaction in a transaction database identifying an amount of RF spectrum resources allocated for use by the second communication network; and
terminating use of the RF spectrum resources by the second communication network when the allocated RF spectrum resources are required by the first 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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24 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 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 radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources from the second server; determining in the communications server an amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation within the first communication network by monitoring real-time communications in the first communication network, determining an amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network based on a result of the monitoring, computing a difference between the amount of RF spectrum resources controlled by the first communication network and the determined amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network, and identifying the amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation based on the computed difference; pooling available RF spectrum resources from the first communication network and at least one other communication network; dynamically allocating a portion of the available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by multiple cell sites in the second communication network from the pool of available RF spectrum resources; informing the second server that use of allocated RF spectrum resources may begin; recording a transaction in a transaction database identifying an amount of RF spectrum resources allocated for use by the second communication network; and terminating use of the RF spectrum resources by the second communication network when the allocated RF spectrum resources are required by the first communication network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. 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 the first communication network, wherein an amount of RF spectrum resources is controlled by the first communication network; establishing a second communication link to a second server in the second communication network; receiving a request for radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources from the second server; determining an amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation within the first communication network by monitoring real-time communications in the first communication network, determining an amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network based on a result of the monitoring, computing a difference between the amount of RF spectrum resources controlled by the first communication network and the determined amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network, and identifying the amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation based on the computed difference; pooling available RF spectrum resources from the first communication network and at least one other communication network; dynamically allocating a portion of the available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by multiple cell sites in the second communication network from the pool of available RF spectrum resources; informing the second server that use of allocated RF spectrum resources may begin; recording a transaction in a transaction database identifying an amount of RF spectrum resources allocated for use by the second communication network; and terminating use of the RF spectrum resources by the second communication network when the allocated RF spectrum resources are required by the first communication network. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. 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 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 radio frequency (RF) spectrum resources from the second server; determining an amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation within the first communication network by monitoring real-time communications in the first communication network, determining an amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network based on a result of the monitoring, computing a difference between the amount of RF spectrum resources controlled by the first communication network and the determined amount of RF spectrum resources in use by the first communication network, and identifying the amount of RF spectrum resources available for allocation based on the computed difference; pooling available RF spectrum resources from the first communication network and at least one other communication network; dynamically allocating a portion of the available RF spectrum resources of the first communication network for access and use by multiple cell sites in the second communication network from the pool of available RF spectrum resources; informing the second server that use of allocated RF spectrum resources may begin; recording a transaction in a transaction database identifying an amount of RF spectrum resources allocated for use by the second communication network; and terminating use of the RF spectrum resources by the second communication network when the allocated RF spectrum resources are required by the first communication network. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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