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LS telcom — Industry Canada — LS Telcom Summit 2014
11 slides from LS telcom's conference presentation, Jul 2, 2014
Slide 1: Industry Canada's White Space Implementation Plan Update
Industry Canada’s White Space Implementation Plan Update LS Telcom Summit July 2nd, 2014 Presented by Mr. James Watson Industry Canada
Slide 2: Introduction of TV White Space Devices
White Space Implementation Plan Introduction of TV White Space Devices • TVWS devices are permitted to operate using unassigned TV channels without interfering with licensed broadcasters or other authorized wireless telecommunications licensees. • These devices would operate on a no- protection, no-
Slide 3: TV White Space Frequency Range
White Space Implementation Plan TV White Space Frequency Range 3
Slide 4: Non-Broadcasting Applications in the TV Spectrum
Non-Broadcasting Applications in the TV Spectrum Remote Rural Broadband Systems (RRBS) – Point-to-multipoint fixed wireless access Low Power Apparatus (LPA) – Wireless microphone and camera systems Medical Telemetry – Operates within hospitals and healthcare facilities (e.g. heart monitors) Radio As
Slide 5: Canada's Approach to TV White Space
White Space Implementation Plan Canada’s Approach to TV White Space Policy decision released October 2012 Initial focus on geo-location database concept TVWS devices permitted on a no-protection, no interference basis to licensed users in the band LPA users require a licence to receive protection fr
Slide 6: Major Milestones
White Space Implementation Plan Major Milestones Database Approval Consultation Technical & & Deployment Decision Operational Rules Device Certification We are Here 6
Slide 7: Stakeholder Meetings
White Space Implementation Plan Stakeholder Meetings Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Device Standard: -Power Limits Database Administrator: -Frequency Bands - Procedure -Emission Masks - The Agreement Wireless Microphone Database Specification: Focus: - Separation Distances - Scheduling Protection -
Slide 8: Database Approval Process
White Space Implementation Plan Database Approval Process Call for Applications Review of Applicants Evaluation and Testing Designation of Databases Certification of Devices 8
Slide 9: Next Steps
White Space Implementation Plan Next Steps Finalize and publish the technical and operational rules TVWS Database Approval Process Certification of TVWS devices 9
Slide 10: Developmental Licensing
White Space Implementation Plan Developmental Licensing Radiocommunication Regulations authorize the Minister to issue developmental licences No pre-defined process for applying – IC has a great deal of flexibility, depending on what is requested – Typically short term, limited in area / frequencies
Slide 11: Questions?
White Space Implementation Plan White Space Questions? whitespaceblanc@ic.gc.ca 11