Wireless connectivity using white spaces

Abstract

Techniques for wireless connectivity using white spaces (e.g., television (TV) white spaces) are described. In at least some embodiments, movement of a device operating as a white space access point is monitored by local sensors within the device. Movement data that is gathered by the local sensors is used to determine an upper bound of distance travelled. When the upper bound reaches a threshold distance, various actions can be performed relating to the data transmission, such as to cease transmission or to utilize different portions of the radio spectrum.

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Background technique [0001] Many devices today use some form of radio frequency (RF) data communication. Examples of RF communications include wide-area cellular networks (e.g., for mobile services), local area network access (e.g., connectivity), broadcast television, GPS navigation, and more. In general, different forms of RF communications use different parts of the wireless spectrum. Although many portions of the wireless spectrum are allocated and / or licensed (or designated) for specific uses, there are still unutilized portions. These unutilized portions of the wireless spectrum can be used on an unlicensed basis for various forms of RF communications, such as those listed above. However, any use of these unutilized portions must avoid interfering with existing licensed RF communications and must comply with regulatory requirements for RF communications. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) currently requires portable devices transmitting on White Space fr...

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However, any use of these unutilized parts must avoid interfering with existing licensed RF communications and must comply with regulatory requirements for RF communications

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