Nokia TVWS trial network 16.02.2012 Niko Kiukkonen, Radio systems Lab, Nokia Research Center 1 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
Background Long history of Cognitive radio and WS research Standardization activities in IEEE 802.19.1, 802.11af, ETSI RRS... From sensing only to database based models Focus on ensuring co-existence of different systems Global harmonized model for White Space operation TVWS may lead to change in the way the spectrum is allocated in the future 2 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
TVWS trial network Build trial network with real users, real services and real problems Playground for developing and improving technology solutions and innovating use cases for Finnish academia and industry Use the learnings to influence regulation rulings and standardization regarding both the TVWS and WS generally Simple, not yet fully optimized, technology platform supporting variety of mobile use cases 3 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
USB I/F TVWS network - architecture Regional Database A Regional Database B Ensure interoperability between different secondary users as well as with the primary user Primary users Secondary users USB dongle operating at TVWS frequencies that can be attached to multiple host devices. Supporting mobile use cases Host USB drivers for connection USB I/F MCU - Control protocols - WLAN drivers - USB I/F ctrl WLAN HW - Firmware - MAC, BB, TX/RX BPF BPF xtal LO Power management Mobile module Status indicator leds BPF Ant1 4 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
1. Mobile nodes 2. Co-existence and network control 3. Use cases 5 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
USB I/F The USB dongle for mobile nodes Host USB drivers for connection USB I/F MCU - Control protocols - WLAN drivers - USB I/F ctrl WLAN HW - Firmware - MAC, BB, TX/RX xtal LO BPF BPF Power management Mobile module Status indicator leds BPF Ant1 High speed USB interface towards host MCU for control WLAN based radio with 5, 10, 20, 40MHz operating modes Custom-made RF front end to enable TVWS operation Integrated battery charged over USB interface Possibility to use high power front end if used in access point mode Integrated antenna Size: 80x45x18mm 6 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
The dongle About 100 pieces Each having >500 components Roughly the same architecture for both AP and mobile Output power levels +20/+24 dbm @ antenna connector AP having external antenna and power feed Supports both host and device mode operation Contains powerful processor and large memory to build custom operating modes 7 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
1. Mobile nodes 2. Co-existence and network control 3. Use cases 8 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
Cognitive Radio Testbed CDIS Cognitive Discovery and Information Service CM Co-Existence Manager CSP Cognitive Service Platform BWM Bandwidth Manager Visuali zation Tool CE Co-Existence Enabler CE Co-Existence Enabler BWL Bandwidth Logger TV WS Access Point 3 rd system WLAN Access Point 9 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
Cognitive radio testbed 2011 10 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
1. Mobile nodes 2. Co-existence and network control 3. Use cases 11 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
Supported use cases WLAN range extension and co-operation Regular WLAN use cases with internet access Seamless interoperability between TVWS and 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN networks 3rd system co-existence M2M or IoT use cases Smaller bandwidth use cases with sensor type of nodes Longer link distance than with M2M today without the need for cellular radios Broadcast use cases Utilizing TVWS frequencies to multi- and/or broadcast locally relevant content to mobile nodes Other relevant use cases are actively seeked 12 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
TVWS trial network Co-existence and network control Efficient signaling schemes for secondary-secondary and primary-secondary co-existence Registration and operating permissions Taking into account the specific questions related to mobile battery operated devices Distributed architecture enabling flexible implementations In addition, full regular network control Mobile nodes USB dongles with WLAN based radio Operating with 5, 10, 20, 40 MHz bandwidths RF optimized for TVWS frequencies between 550-790MHz Access point nodes Similar design to mobile nodes but with high performance RF front-end and with higher power consumption 13 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
Timeline Today Dongle HW1 Dongle HW2 Dongle SW Ntw setup Ntw SW 1st use cases Ntw opened for collaboration -> Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 14 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
Nokia TVWS trial network Summary Operational next summer Located in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland Consist of several (~3-5) co-located and interoperable WS networks Supports variety of different mobile use cases Initially targeted to have around 100 mobile nodes in total This networks is used to: Develop the technologies for cognitive radios and WS operations Innovate the use cases for the technology Facilitate the standardization and regulation Operational mode is collaborative. We welcome interested parties to work with us! 15 Nokia 2011 TVWS_trial.pptx v. 0.1 2012-02-16 NKi Document ID
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