Dynamic Spectrum Allocation for Crisis Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional spectrum management systems are inefficient and inflexible, leading to suboptimal use of electromagnetic spectrum, particularly in scenarios requiring dynamic priority adjustments between public safety, military, and mobile networks, which are often slow to adapt to changing communication demands during crises.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for dynamically allocating frequency ranges among multiple networks based on geographical area definitions, identifying and adjusting frequency parameters according to specific events and priorities, allowing for pre-agreed priority changes and tailored operations to ensure efficient and optimal spectrum use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional fixed priority spectrum allocation is used, then regulatory stability is maintained, but spectrum utilization efficiency deteriorates during dynamic crisis situations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum allocation flexibilityVSAvoidnegotiation and reassignment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-establishes multiple priority order configurations and event-type mappings before crises occur. When an event is detected, the system automatically applies the pre-configured priority scheme, eliminating negotiation time. This is implemented through pre-defined event types (natural disaster, war, etc.) and corresponding priority order configurations stored in the system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic priority order adjustment based on detected events. The system transitions from static fixed priority allocation to dynamic event-driven priority assignment, allowing automatic reconfiguration of spectrum access priorities in response to changing conditions without requiring manual intervention or lengthy negotiations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If dedicated frequency bands are assigned to each network, then interference is minimized, but spectrum resource efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidspectrum resource waste
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes the priority order parameter dynamically based on event types. Different event types (natural disaster, war, demonstration) trigger different priority configurations, allowing the same frequency band to serve different networks with appropriate priorities depending on the situation, thus reducing spectrum waste while maintaining reliable communication when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables frequency bands to serve multiple networks and multiple purposes through dynamic priority allocation. Instead of dedicating bands to single networks, the system allows any network to access any band with appropriate priority based on the event, making the spectrum infrastructure universal and adaptable to various crisis scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual negotiation and agreement processes are used for priority changes, then regulatory control is maintained, but response speed deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepriority adjustment capabilityVSAvoidpriority reassignment speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements automatic event detection and self-triggered priority reconfiguration without requiring manual regulatory intervention. The system monitors for events, determines the event type, and automatically applies the corresponding priority order configuration, enabling rapid response while maintaining regulatory frameworks through pre-approved event types and configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors for events and uses this feedback to automatically adjust priority orders. When an event is detected, the system receives feedback about the event type and automatically reconfigures priorities accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that responds rapidly to changing conditions without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3777285B1Method and system for allocating frequency ranges to plurality of networks
Publication Date: 2023.06.14 FAIRSPECTRUM
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AI summary

Disclosed is a method and a system (200, 300) for allocating frequency ranges to a plurality of networks.The method comprises defining a geographical area.Moreover, the plurality of networks operate in the defined geographical area.The method further comprises identifying first frequency parameters associated with each of the plurality of networks in the defined geographical area; determining second frequency parameters for at least one of the plurality of networks based on an event; and allocating the second frequency parameters to the at least one of the plurality of networks for a predetermined period of time.