METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LOW-RATE TELEVISION WHITE SPACE (TVWS) ENABLEMENT

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide techniques for supporting television white space (TVWS) communication.SOLUTION: A low-rate TVWS enabler (Mode II wireless communication device) provides initial enablement for all Mode I devices (e.g., access points and user terminals), and transmits a contact verification signal (CVS) on a regular basis to keep the Mode I devices enabled for the TVWS communication.