TICKET-BASED SPECTRUM AUTHORIZATION AND ACCESS CONTROL

摘要

Aspects describe spectrum authorization, access control, and configuration parameters validation. Devices in an ad-hoc or peer-to-peer configuration can utilize a licensed spectrum if the devices are authorized to use the spectrum, which can be determined automatically. Aspects relate to distribution of authorization tickets by an authorization server as a result of validating a device's credentials and services to which the device is entitled. An exchange and verification of authorization tickets can be performed by devices as a condition for enabling a validated wireless link using the spectrum.

主权项

1. A method for spectrum authorization and access control by a spectrum provider authorization server, comprising:
receiving, by the spectrum provider authorization server, a request from a first wireless device for system access; authenticating the first device; determining system access that can be authorized for the first device; creating an authorization ticket for the first device based on the system access determined for the first device, the authorization ticket including a first licensed radio frequency spectrum use authorization information indicating that the first device is allowed to use a licensed radio frequency spectrum for data communication; creating a second authorization ticket for a second wireless device, based on authorized system access permitted to the second device, the second authorization ticket including a second licensed radio frequency spectrum use authorization information indicating that the second device is allowed to use the licensed radio frequency spectrum for data communication; sending the first licensed radio frequency spectrum use authorization information to the second device from the first device; authenticating use of the licensed radio frequency spectrum by the first device; establishing a validated communication session between the first device and the second device using the first licensed radio frequency spectrum use authorization information; and permitting use by the first device of only the services allowed on the licensed radio frequency spectrum based on the first licensed radio frequency spectrum use authorization information.