Overview
This course focuses on Whisper, a proposed IoT connectivity solution operating in the TV White Space spectrum. The learning outcomes include understanding the challenges of IoT networks in ISM bands, the benefits of TVWS for IoT connectivity, and the technical aspects of deploying IoT devices in shared spectrum while complying with regulations. The course teaches about Whisper MAC protocol, dynamic spectrum access, and evaluation methods in real-world and simulation settings. The intended audience for this course includes IoT professionals, network engineers, and individuals interested in IoT connectivity solutions.
Syllabus
Intro
Experience with mainstream lot solutions
How to bridge the gap?
Why TVWS?
Challenges with TVWS
Whisper and our contributions
Whisper MAC protocol: FTDMA core
Whisper MAC protocol: Slot allocation process
Dynamic spectrum access: Challenges
Dynamic spectrum access: Spectrum awareness
Dynamic spectrum access: Spectrum exploitation
Evaluation in real-world: Setup
Evaluation in real-world: Results
Simulation: Setup
Simulation: Results
Summary
Taught by
USENIX