A Business Framework for Dynamic Spectrum Access in Cognitive Networks
Abstract
We are interested in assessing the practical impact of Cognitive Networks on the Wireless Communication industry. Our goal is to propose a formal business model that will help assess the implications of this new technology in the real world and the practical feasibility of its implementation.
We use the layered business model proposed by Ballon [8] which follows a multi-parameter approach by defining four levels on which business models operate and by identifying three critical design parameters on each layer. The Value Network layer identifies the important entities which come into the picture in the light of the new technology. The Functional layer addresses the issue of different architectural implementations of the Cognitive Networks. At the Financial layer, we propose a NPV model which highlights the cost/revenue implications of the technology in the real world and contrasts the different Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) schemes from a financial perspective. Finally, the Value Proposition layer seeks to explain the end-user flexibility and efficient spectrum management provided by the use of Cognitive radios and Cognitive networks.
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