Wireless access CBRS node and spectrum access system interface
An example method includes requesting a first spectrum channel authorization to utilize a first spectrum channel from a spectrum access system. The method further includes accepting a first spectrum channel authorization response to utilize the first spectrum channel from the spectrum access system. The method additionally includes receiving a first service request from a first computing device over the first spectrum channel. The method still further includes sending a first heartbeat message to the spectrum access system. The method furthermore includes receiving a first heartbeat response message from the spectrum access system. The method yet further includes sending a first service flow request from the broadband access network to accommodate the first service request.
1. An electronic device, comprising:
an interface circuit configured to communicate with a second electronic device using a wireless communication protocol in a channel in a band of frequencies;
a second interface circuit configured to communicate via a network using a wired communication protocol;
a processor coupled to the interface circuit and the second interface circuit;
memory, coupled to the processor, configured to store program instructions, wherein, when executed by the processor, the program instructions cause the electronic device to perform operations comprising:
providing, from the second interface circuit, an allocation request addressed to a server for the channel in the band of frequencies;
receiving, at the second interface circuit, an allocation response associated with the server, wherein the allocation response authorizes use of the channel;
attempting to establish, via the second interface circuit, a service flow with the network, wherein the service flow has a capacity corresponding the channel;
selectively providing, from the second interface circuit and based at least in part on successfully establishing the service flow, a heartbeat message addressed to the server, wherein the heartbeat message indicates that the channel will be used; and
receiving, at the second interface circuit, a heartbeat response associated with the server, wherein the heartbeat response approves use of the channel.
2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises an evolved Node B (eNodeB) or an access point.
3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the server is associated with a spectrum access system.
4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the band of frequencies comprises at least a portion of a Citizens Broadband Radio Service or a 3.5 GHz band.
5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein, prior to providing the allocation request, the operations comprise receiving, at the second interface circuit, an instruction associated with a computer in a cellular-telephone network to secure the channel for use in communication with the second electronic device.
6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein, after the heartbeat response, the operations comprise establishing, via the interface circuit, a connection with the second electronic device; and
wherein the connection uses the channel.
7. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein, prior to providing the allocation request, the operations comprise receiving, at the interface circuit, a request associated with the second electronic device to secure bandwidth for the second electronic device.
8. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein attempting to establish the service flow comprises attempting to increase an existing service flow.
9. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein, when the electronic device is unable to establish the service flow, the operations comprises providing, via the interface circuit, a failure message addressed to the second electronic device.
10. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the operations comprise selectively setting up a virtual private network (VPN) connection for the second electronic device based at least in part on a type of traffic associated with the second electronic device or a type of the second electronic device.
11. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the capacity corresponds to a service level of the allocation request.
12. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the operations comprise, based on usage of the capacity, establishing, via the second interface circuit, a second service flow or modifying, via the second interface circuit, the service flow.
13. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the allocation request is based at least in part on prior communication behavior of the second electronic device.
14. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the operations comprise:
receiving, at the second interface circuit, a revocation of the authorization to use the channel associated with the server;
providing, from the second interface circuit and based at least in part on the revocation, a second allocation request addressed to the server for a second channel in the band of frequencies; and
receiving, at the second interface circuit, a second allocation response associated with the server, wherein the second allocation response authorizes use of the second channel.
15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for use in conjunction with an electronic device, the computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform one or more operations comprising:
providing, from an interface circuit that communicates in a network using a wired communication protocol, an allocation request addressed to a server for a channel in a band of frequencies;
receiving, at the interface circuit, an allocation response associated with the server, wherein the allocation response authorizes use of the channel;
attempting to establish, via the interface circuit, a service flow with the network, wherein the service flow has a capacity corresponding the channel;
selectively providing, from the interface circuit and based at least in part on successfully establishing the service flow, a heartbeat message addressed to the server, wherein the heartbeat message indicates that the channel will be used; and
receiving, at the interface circuit, a heartbeat response associated with the server, wherein the heartbeat response approves use of the channel.
16. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein, prior to providing the allocation request, the operations comprise receiving, at the interface circuit, an instruction associated with a computer in a cellular-telephone network to secure the channel for use in communication with a second electronic device.
17. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein, after the heartbeat response, the operations comprise establishing, via a second interface circuit that uses a wireless communication protocol in the channel in the band of frequencies, a connection with the second electronic device; and
wherein the connection uses the channel.
18. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein, prior to providing the allocation request, the operations comprise receiving, at a second interface circuit that uses a wireless communication protocol in the channel in the band of frequencies, a request associated with a second electronic device to secure bandwidth for the second electronic device.
19. A method for establishing communication, comprising:
by an electronic device:
providing, from an interface circuit that communicates in a network using a wired communication protocol, an allocation request addressed to a server for a channel in a band of frequencies;
receiving, at the interface circuit, an allocation response associated with the server, wherein the allocation response authorizes use of the channel;
attempting to establish, via the interface circuit, a service flow with the network, wherein the service flow has a capacity corresponding the channel;
selectively providing, from the interface circuit and based at least in part on successfully establishing the service flow, a heartbeat message addressed to the server, wherein the heartbeat message indicates that the channel will be used; and
receiving, at the interface circuit, a heartbeat response associated with the server, wherein the heartbeat response approves use of the channel.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein, prior to providing the allocation request, the method comprises receiving, at the interface circuit, an instruction associated with a computer in a cellular-telephone network to secure the channel for use in communication with a second electronic device.