Anonymizing ASA/LSA Spectrum Data via ARIMF Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ASA/LSA technologies lack a solution to protect network detail information from being shared between incumbent and licensee, requiring bilateral negotiations and exposing sensitive network data, which is a challenge in multi-operator scenarios.
Innovation Solution
Introducing an ASA/LSA Reservation Zone Information Mediation Function (ARIMF) that maps and translates detailed spectrum usage information to global resource allocation, ensuring that only necessary information is exchanged and protecting network details by activating/deactivating radio resources based on predefined zones and events.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If detailed network planning data is exchanged between incumbent and licensee for ASA/LSA spectrum coordination, then spectrum allocation accuracy is improved, but network detail information security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary spectrum usage parameters (frequency, time, location) from the detailed network planning data and exchanges these anonymized parameters between incumbent and licensee. This extraction principle allows spectrum coordination while protecting sensitive network architecture information, resolving the contradiction between allocation accuracy and information security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary function that acts as a mediator between incumbent and licensee systems. This intermediary translates and anonymizes network planning data before exchange, enabling accurate spectrum allocation through standardized parameters while preventing exposure of proprietary network details, thus resolving the security-accuracy contradiction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If bilateral negotiations are conducted for ASA/LSA spectrum coordination, then spectrum usage agreement is improved, but operational complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service automated negotiation between incumbent and licensee systems through predefined rules and algorithms. The systems automatically coordinate spectrum usage based on exchanged anonymized parameters without requiring manual bilateral negotiations, reducing operational complexity while maintaining adaptability through configurable coordination rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the negotiation process from qualitative bilateral discussions to quantitative parameter-based automated coordination. By exchanging standardized spectrum parameters (frequency, time, location) instead of negotiating complex service agreements, the system achieves adaptability through parameter adjustment while dramatically reducing operational complexity.
3Productivity
If comprehensive network planning data is shared for multi-operator ASA/LSA coordination, then resource allocation efficiency is improved, but information security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential spectrum resource parameters (frequency, time, location) needed for allocation efficiency from comprehensive network planning data. This extraction enables multi-operator coordination based on anonymized parameters while protecting business secrets related to network architecture, deployment strategies, and proprietary technologies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates anonymized copies of network planning data for exchange purposes. Instead of sharing original sensitive data, the system generates and exchanges copied anonymized versions containing only spectrum usage parameters, enabling efficient resource allocation while preserving the security of original business-critical information.
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AI summary
It is provided a method, comprising mapping, based on a predefined zone mapping table, a share status of a geographically defined zone to a cell of a communication network; identifying, based on a predefined cell mapping table, a cell device related to the cell; triggering issuing a command to the cell device to modify an activity status of a predefined radio resource in the cell depending on the share status.