Interconnectivity of a Master and a Slave white space device under the control of a TVWSDB

Abstract

A device intended to use the white space radio spectrum is a “white-spaces device” (WSD). Such devices are designed to detect the presence of existing but unused areas of airwaves and utilize it for internet connectivity. The advantages associated with the utilization of white space spectrum make it extremely attractive for wireless applications. This paper applies to Master white space device and Slave white space device, which are a part of TV white space device which are managed and controlled by a white space database operating in the TV band of 470 MHz to 790 MHz. These devices are intended to possess primary, dedicated or external antennas, where TVWS devices using external antennas are intended only for fixed use. A master WSD directly communicates with a TVWSDB and on the other hand a slave WSD is able to communicate when under the control of a master WSD. This paper presents the functionality of both Master and Slave WSD with their hand in hand working and it also explain some essential parameters required for their operation.