Network Element Hypervisor for Shared Spectrum Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge lies in efficiently managing and configuring networks to support shared access systems for conditional use of regulated frequency spectrums, ensuring interoperability with legacy systems while maximizing spectrum utilization, particularly as regulatory bodies begin to allow shared access to previously dedicated military spectrums.
Innovation Solution
A network element hypervisor is introduced, which includes a shared access communication module, processing module, and communication module to manage and configure core and regional network elements, facilitating the conditional sharing of spectrums by receiving shared access system data, generating commands, and communicating with network elements to implement frequency changes and manage network resources dynamically.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If dedicated military spectrums are shared with civilian users, then spectrum utilization is maximized, but interference and conflict between users increase
Solution Approach 1:
A shared access system acts as an intermediary between military and civilian users of spectrum resources. The system receives spectrum sharing data indicating available frequencies, processes this information, and generates control commands to coordinate access. This intermediary mechanism enables both military and civilian entities to share the same spectrum without direct interference, resolving the contradiction between maximizing utilization and preventing harmful interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes spectrum allocation parameters based on real-time conditions. By monitoring spectrum sharing data and adjusting frequency assignments, power levels, and temporal allocations, the system optimizes spectrum utilization while preventing interference. Parameters such as available frequencies and access conditions are continuously modified to balance military requirements with civilian usage needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If network elements are configured for shared access systems, then spectrum sharing capability is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shared access system extracts and centralizes the complex spectrum management functionality into a separate, dedicated system. Rather than embedding complex sharing logic in each network element, the system pulls out spectrum coordination functions to a centralized entity that processes sharing data and generates control commands. This extraction reduces the complexity burden on individual network elements while maintaining spectrum sharing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The shared access system creates a universal platform that can coordinate multiple types of network elements (base stations, core network elements, regional network elements) across different military and civilian networks. By developing a multi-functional system that handles various spectrum sharing scenarios through a unified approach, the patent reduces the need for separate complex configurations for each network element type, enabling spectrum sharing through a single versatile system.
3Productivity
If rapid deployment of shared spectrum systems is implemented, then spectrum utilization improves, but system reliability and security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The shared access system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing spectrum sharing data and pre-generating control commands before actual spectrum sharing operations begin. The system receives spectrum sharing data in advance, analyzes availability conditions, and prepares coordination strategies beforehand. This preliminary processing enables rapid deployment while maintaining reliability, as the system has already validated configurations and security parameters before implementation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback mechanisms to monitor spectrum sharing operations and adjust control commands in real-time. By receiving ongoing spectrum sharing data and monitoring the effects of deployed configurations, the system can rapidly adapt to changing conditions while maintaining security and reliability. The feedback loop ensures that rapid deployment does not compromise system integrity, as issues can be detected and corrected through continuous monitoring and adjustment.
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AI summary
Systems and methods include a manager for core network elements, regional network elements, and other network elements to facilitate use of and compatibility with shared access systems.