coexistence of shared spectrum channel selection

摘要

These are techniques for channel selection and related operations in a shared spectrum environment. In one example, a channel selector or the like may be used to select one of several available channels with one operating channel based on a comparison of cost functions for each of the available channels, with cost functions based on separate utility and penalty metrics. In another example, a channel scan device or the like may be used to trigger a channel scan in response to a channel quality metric that indicates poor service for a limited number or proportion of access terminals. In another example, an operating mode controller may be used to trigger a time division multiplexing (tdm) mode on an operating channel in response to a utilization metric that is above a threshold. TDM mode can cycle operation between on and off periods in accordance with a TDM communication standard.