System and method for generation of shared signal frequency map for frequency sharing choice

Abstract

System and methods are disclosed for collecting detailed list of frequencies along with any relevant information such as users, time of day, weather, ionospheric conditions, quality of the transmission. This information is used to create a detailed frequency map. The frequency map is continuously updated. The frequency map is used to generate an optimum list of frequency bands that can be used for frequency sharing. Having a real-time frequency map allows for fast and reliable switching between optimum frequencies if a primary user is detected during transmission.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A radio comprising:
 an application interface to communicate with a server;   an encryption module to encrypt data communicated by the application interface;   a spectrum manager to scan an operating spectrum for an external transmitter; and   a network interface to manage a data connection with the external transmitter.   
     
     
         2 . The radio system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a communication platform; and   radio hardware.   
     
     
         3 . The radio system of  claim 1 , wherein the spectrum manager provides spectrum condition data for a frequency manager of the server. 
     
     
         4 . The radio system of  claim 1 , wherein the spectrum manager receives a list of optimum frequencies for communication.