Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum arbitrage

Abstract

Methods and system are provided for managing and monitoring allocation of RF spectrum resources based on time, space and frequency. A network may be enabled to allocate excess spectrum resources for use by other network providers on a real-time basis. Allocated resources may be transferred from one provider with excess resources to another in need of additional resources based on contractual terms or on a real-time purchase negotiations and settlements. A network may be enabled to monitor the use of allocated resources on real-time basis and off-load or allow additional users depending on the spectrum resources availability. Public safety networks may be enabled to make spectrum resources available to general public by allocating spectrum resources and monitoring the use of those resources. During an emergency, when traffic increases on a public safety network, the public safety networks may off-load bandwidth traffic to make available necessary resources for public safety users.

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[0001] Cross references to related patent applications [0002] This patent application also claims priority to each of the following U.S. Provisional Patent Application Numbers: 61 / 364,670 filed July 15, 2010; 61 / 410,721 filed November 5, 2010; April 27, 2011 61 / 479,702, filed May 26, 2011; and 61 / 490,471, filed May 26, 2011, and 13 / 181,764, filed July 13, 2011, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes all content. Background technique [0003] With the continued increasing use of wireless communication devices for accessing networks and downloading large files (eg, video files), there is an increased demand on the radio spectrum. Smartphone users complain of dropped calls, slow access to the Internet, and similar issues, largely due to too many devices trying to access the limited RF bandwidth allocated to such devices. However, certain portions of the RF spectrum, such as the RF bands dedicated to emergency services (eg, police, fire and rescue,...

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However, certain portions of the RF spectrum, such as the RF bands dedicated to emergency services (e.g., police, fire and rescue, etc.), are left largely unused due to the discrete and intermittent use of such voice radio communication bands

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