On-demand vacate mechanism for cloud spectrum services

摘要

A platform to facilitate transferring spectrum rights is provided that includes a database to ascertain information regarding available spectrum for use in wireless communications. The proposed apparatus and non-transitory machine-accessible medium defines the transactions required for release of the “rented” spectrum by clients which are using the spectrum when demanded by a primary spectrum holder to provide functionality for flexible and optimal use of spectrum on client devices. The apparatus and non-transitory machine-accessible medium coordinates scanning for available broadcast, multicast, and/or conditional access platforms, networks, and/or services, as well as maintaining connection with CSS network elements to enable flexible and optimal use of the spectrum and manages the resources among multiple radios and applications on the platform.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a processor, in communication with a memory, for executing instructions to: consume during an availability window one or more broadcast services in a broadcast network; and process a STOP message, received during the availability window, requesting to vacate consumption of the one or more broadcast services; wherein the process of a STOP message comprises sending a RELEASE message indicating release of a spectrum; wherein the availability window comprises time frequency units (TFUs) made available to the device for a pre-negotiated duration; wherein the process of a STOP message comprises sending a CONFIRM message indicating receipt of the STOP message; wherein the RELEASE message is sent to a primary spectrum holder (PSH), cloud spectrum broker (CSB), or cloud spectrum database (CSD).