Prioritized Spectrum Utilization Through Adaptive Signal Classification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing spectrum management systems face challenges in efficiently managing the finite wireless communications spectrum due to diverse devices operating at different frequencies and technological standards, leading to difficulties in optimizing spectrum usage and addressing growing demand.

Innovation Solution

A system for dynamic, prioritized spectrum utilization management that includes monitoring sensors, data analysis engines, and a tip and cue server to automatically detect, learn, and geolocate signals, providing actionable data for optimized spectrum allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional spectrum management methods are used to regulate radio frequencies, then spectrum usage can be managed over time, but the management process becomes complex and time-consuming due to diverse devices operating at different frequencies and technological standards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum management effectivenessVSAvoidmanagement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a spectrum management system that acts as an intermediary between diverse wireless devices and regulatory requirements. This system automatically detects devices, classifies their operations, and manages spectrum allocation without requiring manual intervention for each device, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts spectrum management parameters based on detected device characteristics, frequency usage patterns, and technological standards. By automatically adapting management parameters rather than applying fixed rules, the system handles diversity in devices and standards without increasing operational complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If spectrum management regulates all devices across different frequencies and standards, then comprehensive control is achieved, but the time required for effective management increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum regulation completenessVSAvoidmanagement time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification and detection of devices before full spectrum management is required. By pre-identifying device types, frequencies, and standards in use, the system prepares management data in advance, reducing the time needed for actual spectrum allocation and regulation decisions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors spectrum usage and device operations, using feedback from detected signals to automatically adjust management decisions. This real-time feedback loop enables comprehensive regulation without manual review of each device, significantly reducing management time while maintaining completeness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If manual spectrum allocation methods are used, then detailed control over spectrum usage is possible, but the system cannot keep pace with exponentially growing wireless technology and applications

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum allocation controlVSAvoidspectrum management efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables spectrum management to be self-executing by automatically detecting devices, classifying their operational parameters, and allocating spectrum resources without human intervention. This automation allows the system to handle exponentially growing numbers of devices and technologies while maintaining detailed control over spectrum usage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual, mechanical spectrum allocation processes with automated electronic detection and classification systems. By using signal analysis and data processing to substitute human decision-making, the system achieves both detailed control and high productivity in managing spectrum resources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12413984B2System, method, and apparatus for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum management and utilization
Publication Date: 2025.09.09 DIGITAL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC
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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 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.