Patent ID: 8000715
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of dynamically controlling spectrum usage in a communication network including a plurality of user terminals and at least one base station communicating with the plurality of user terminals, the method comprising: using the at least one base station and the plurality of user terminals to sense spectrum usage within an area covered by the communication network; using the at least one base station to generate spectrum usage policies for the communication network based upon the sensed spectrum usage; using the at least one base station to broadcast and digitally sign the generated spectrum usage policies to the plurality of user terminals; and using the at least one base station to monitor usage of the spectrum by the plurality of user terminals, to detect violations of the generated spectrum usage policies, and to block user terminals violating the generated spectrum usage policies, each respective user terminal configured to also monitor usage of the spectrum by other user terminals to detect violations of the generated spectrum usage policies.