Dynamic Spectrum Management with Blind Signal Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing spectrum management systems face challenges in efficiently managing the finite wireless communications spectrum due to varying device frequencies, technological standards, and growing demand, leading to difficulties in optimizing spectrum utilization and interference management.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising monitoring sensors, a radio receiver front-end subsystem, a frequency domain programmable channelizer, a blind detection engine, and a noise floor estimator, integrated in a single chip or circuit board, to analyze electromagnetic environments, identify signals, and provide dynamic, prioritized spectrum utilization management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional spectrum management systems are used to regulate radio frequencies, then spectrum usage can be controlled, but effective spectrum management becomes difficult due to varying device frequencies, technological standards, and growing demand

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespectrum management adaptabilityVSAvoidspectrum management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic spectrum management where the system continuously adapts its parameters and behavior based on real-time spectrum conditions, device types, and application requirements. The spectrum management entity dynamically adjusts frequency allocations, power levels, and access policies rather than using static regulations, enabling the system to handle varying device frequencies and technological standards effectively

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal spectrum management framework that can handle multiple technological standards, device types, and frequency ranges through a single integrated system. The system provides multi-functional capabilities including spectrum sensing, signal classification, interference management, and resource allocation that work across diverse wireless technologies and applications

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If spectrum is allocated to meet growing demand from wireless technologies and applications, then spectrum utilization increases, but available spectrum becomes a valuable finite resource that requires efficient optimization

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespectrum utilizationVSAvoidavailable spectrum

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements spectrum pre-allocation and predictive resource management where the system anticipates future spectrum needs and prepares allocations in advance. The machine learning models predict spectrum usage patterns and potential interference scenarios, allowing the system to pre-configure optimal frequency assignments and power levels before actual transmissions occur, thereby efficiently utilizing the finite spectrum resource

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically changes spectrum parameters including frequency assignments, bandwidth allocations, power levels, and modulation schemes to optimize utilization. The system adjusts these parameters in real-time based on detected spectrum conditions, device capabilities, and application requirements, enabling efficient extraction of maximum value from the finite spectrum resource

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple devices transmit wireless signals at different frequencies and technological standards, then communication diversity increases, but interference management becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidspectrum interference

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a spectrum management entity that acts as an intermediary between multiple transmitting devices and the spectrum resource. This intermediary continuously monitors spectrum usage, classifies detected signals, identifies potential interference scenarios, and coordinates transmissions to minimize harmful interactions while maintaining device compatibility across different technological standards

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous feedback loops where the system monitors transmitted signals, detects interference conditions, and adjusts frequency allocations and power levels in response. The machine learning models learn from observed interference patterns and improve coordination strategies over time, enabling effective management of multiple devices operating at different frequencies and standards

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12439264B2System, method, and apparatus for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum management and utilization

Publication Date: 2025.10.07 DIGITAL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC

AI summary

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum utilization management. The system includes at least one monitoring sensor, at least one data analysis engine, at least one application, a semantic engine, a programmable rules and policy editor, a tip and cue server, and/or a control panel. The tip and cue server is operable to utilize the environmental awareness from the data processed by the at least one data analysis engine in combination with additional information to create actionable data.