Representative Access Node for Inter-Operator Spectrum Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current spectrum sharing technologies face challenges in efficiently coordinating and managing spectrum usage between network operators, particularly in dynamic environments where real-time adjustments and information exchange are necessary for optimal resource allocation.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a centralized or distributed system with a selection and configuring unit, discovery unit, and inter-operator interaction unit enables network operators to select representative access nodes for inter-operator spectrum sharing, facilitating dynamic spectrum allocation through frequent information exchange and adaptive configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If co-primary spectrum sharing is implemented between network operators, then additional spectrum capacity is provided, but coordination and management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a spectrum sharing coordinator as an intermediary entity that manages spectrum allocation between network operators. This coordinator receives spectrum sharing information from multiple operators and distributes allocation decisions, thereby reducing the direct coordination complexity between operators while enabling additional spectrum capacity through co-primary sharing
2Productivity
If real-time information exchange is implemented for dynamic spectrum allocation, then optimal resource allocation is achieved, but system complexity and overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic spectrum sharing information exchange between network operators and the coordinator, where spectrum allocation decisions are updated at regular intervals rather than continuously. This periodic action enables dynamic resource allocation while reducing the overhead and complexity associated with constant real-time communication
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the spectrum sharing coordinator receives spectrum usage information from network operators and adjusts spectrum allocation based on this feedback. This allows optimal resource allocation to be achieved through structured feedback loops rather than complex continuous control systems
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AI summary
A concept of having at least one representative access node for inter-operator interactions for spectrum sharing between a first operator's network and one or more further operators' networks is introduced, the representative access node being discoverable by a discovery procedure performed by access nodes. According to an example implementation, a method or technique may include performing a discovery procedure for discovering one or more representative access nodes for inter-operator interactions for spectrum sharing between a first operator's network and one or more further operators' networks, and causing a transmission of results of the discovery procedure to a controlling entity.