Trusted 6G-Envisioned Dynamic Spectrum Allocation: A Reference Model, Layered Architecture, and Use-Case

Pronaya Bhattacharya; Farnazbanu Patel; Vishaka Ralegankar; Bhaumik Thakkar; Sudeep Tanwar; Mohammad Abouhawwash

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-0284-0_30

Trusted 6G-Envisioned Dynamic Spectrum Allocation: A Reference Model, Layered Architecture, and Use-Case

Pronaya Bhattacharya^*
, Farnazbanu Patel
, Vishaka Ralegankar
, Bhaumik Thakkar
, Sudeep Tanwar
, Mohammad Abouhawwash

^*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Spectrum allocation among multiple telecom providers is challenged with a fair spectrum allocation process and collusion among multiple telecom parties involved in spectrum bids. As spectrum licensing have shifted toward decentralization, blockchain-based spectrum allocation can address the limitations through a fair and trusted bidding process, and spectrum allocation which is transparent to all bidders. Moreover, the spectrum allocation process has shifted to dynamic spectrum allocations, and thus in the coming future, owing to the inherent advantages of sixth-generation (6G) networks, with high network reliability, user bandwidth, high-precision, ultra-high reliability, and extreme flexibility, all presented as networked-in-a-box service, dynamic spectrum allocation in 6G-envisioned networks is a reality in near future. In light of these facts, we present in this paper, a comprehensive examination of the integration of a blockchain-based scheme for dynamic spectrum access in 6G-envisioned communications. We present the layered reference architecture and highlight a case study of future blockchain-based spectrum access for 6G-serviced network access. The paper serves as starting foundation toward the build of effective blockchain-based spectrum allocation schemes with effective networked serviced applications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Emerging Technologies for Computing, Communication and Smart Cities - Proceedings of ETCCS 2021
Editors	Pradeep Kumar Singh, Maheshkumar H. Kolekar, Sudeep Tanwar, Slawomir T. Wierzchon, Raj K. Bhatnagar
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	405-418
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Print)	9789811902833
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0284-0_30
State	Published - 2022
Externally published	Yes
Event	2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Computing, Communications, and Smart Cities, ETCCS 2021 - Bathinda, India Duration: 21 Aug 2021 → 22 Aug 2021

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume	875
ISSN (Print)	1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)	1876-1119

Conference

Conference	2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Computing, Communications, and Smart Cities, ETCCS 2021
Country/Territory	India
City	Bathinda
Period	21/08/21 → 22/08/21

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

Keywords

6G
Blockchain
Decentralization
Spectrum sharing
Telecommunication industry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Access to Document

10.1007/978-981-19-0284-0_30

Cite this

Bhattacharya, P., Patel, F., Ralegankar, V., Thakkar, B., Tanwar, S., & Abouhawwash, M. (2022). Trusted 6G-Envisioned Dynamic Spectrum Allocation: A Reference Model, Layered Architecture, and Use-Case. In P. K. Singh, M. H. Kolekar, S. Tanwar, S. T. Wierzchon, & R. K. Bhatnagar (Eds.), Emerging Technologies for Computing, Communication and Smart Cities - Proceedings of ETCCS 2021 (pp. 405-418). (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; Vol. 875). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0284-0_30

Bhattacharya, Pronaya ; Patel, Farnazbanu ; Ralegankar, Vishaka et al. / Trusted 6G-Envisioned Dynamic Spectrum Allocation : A Reference Model, Layered Architecture, and Use-Case. Emerging Technologies for Computing, Communication and Smart Cities - Proceedings of ETCCS 2021. editor / Pradeep Kumar Singh ; Maheshkumar H. Kolekar ; Sudeep Tanwar ; Slawomir T. Wierzchon ; Raj K. Bhatnagar. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2022. pp. 405-418 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering).

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Bhattacharya P, Patel F, Ralegankar V, Thakkar B, Tanwar S, Abouhawwash M. Trusted 6G-Envisioned Dynamic Spectrum Allocation: A Reference Model, Layered Architecture, and Use-Case. In Singh PK, Kolekar MH, Tanwar S, Wierzchon ST, Bhatnagar RK, editors, Emerging Technologies for Computing, Communication and Smart Cities - Proceedings of ETCCS 2021. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2022. p. 405-418. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering). doi: 10.1007/978-981-19-0284-0_30