• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.614-618
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• 2012

Smart grid is widely considered to be a next generation power grid, which will be integrated with information feedback communications.However, smart grid communication technologies are subject to inefficient spectrum allocation problems. Cognitive radio networks can solve the problemof spectrumscarcity by opening the under-utilized licensed bands to secondary users. In this paper, adaptive cognitive radio spectrum sensing and sharing algorithms are developed for smart grid environments. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme in comparison with other existing schemes.

• ETRI Journal
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.676-678
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• 2007

In this letter, we propose a cognitive ultra-wideband radio scheme which is based on a modified chirp waveform. Therefore, it requires only time domain processing in the cognitive radio systems and reduces system complexity and power consumption.

• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.112-122
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• 2016

Cognitive radio (CR) is considered an attractive technology to deal with the spectrum scarcity problem. Multi-radio access technology (multi-RAT) can improve network capacity because data are transmitted by multiple RANs (radio access networks) concurrently. Thus, multi-RAT embedded in a cognitive radio network (CRN) is a promising paradigm for developing spectrum efficiency and network capacity in future wireless networks. In this study, we consider a new CRN model in which the primary user networks consist of heterogeneous primary users (PUs). Specifically, we focus on the energy-efficient resource allocation (EERA) problem for CR users with a special location coverage overlapping region in which heterogeneous PUs operate simultaneously via multi-RAT. We propose a two-tier crossover genetic algorithm-based search scheme to obtain an optimal solution in terms of the power and bandwidth. In addition, we introduce a radio environment map to manage the resource allocation and network synchronization. The simulation results show the proposed algorithm is stable and has faster convergence. Our proposal can significantly increase the energy efficiency.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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• 2008.04a
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• pp.351-354
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• 2008

유비쿼터스 네트워크의 실현을 위하여 다양한 연구가 진행되면, CR (Cognitive Radio) 구성의 연구는 주파수 자원의 효율적인 활용에 관한 연구를 부각시키고 있다. 또한, CR 적용형 소출력 무선기기의 활용에 따른 공유주파수대역의 소요대역폭에 대한 논의와 공통으로 사용하는 주파수 대역 내에서 혼용되는 통신기기들의 user 수를 만족하는 총 소요대역폭 산출은 더불어 중요한 작업이 되었다. 공통으로 사용하는 주파수 대역의 총 소요대역폭 산출은 소출력 무선기기의 간섭 회피 기술로 사용되는 Frequency Hopping (FH) 및 Listen Before Talk (LBT) 방식이 고려되어야 한다. 본 논문에서는 Cognitive Radio (CR) 기반의 LBT 방식을 사용하는 ZigBee와 FH 방식을 사용하는 DCP, RFID, Bluetooth 등의 소출력 무선기기가 공통으로 사용하는 주파수 대역에 공존할 경우를 가정하고, 대기행렬이론 (Queuing Theory)을 적용하여 소요대역폭 산출을 수행했다. 채널수 별 user의 통신시도에 따른 throughput을 분석한 결과, throughput 84% 이상의 조건에서 FH 및 LBT 방식을 사용하는 250mW 소출력 무선기기들이 공존하는 공유주파수대역의 적정 채널수는 35개를 가지며, 총 소요대역폭은 채널수와 채널대역폭의 곱으로 산출이 가능함을 보였다. 이러한 접근방법은 다른 통신시스템의 소요대역폭 산출에도 유용할 것이다.

• KIPS Transactions on Computer and Communication Systems
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• v.3 no.4
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• pp.97-106
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• 2014

In this paper, we propose a design method to extend certain cognitive radio (CR) MAC protocols originally proposed only for the one hop applications in distributed CR networks to MANET routing protocols. Among several CR MAC protocols, the opportunistic MAC (called O-MAC) and the opportunistic period MAC (called OP-MAC) are considered, and AODV as MANET routing protocol is used. We implement the protocols using OPNET network simulator, and compare the performances in both MAC and AODV routing environments. With the experiments, we analyze the relationship between MAC and routing performances of the CR protocols.

• Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.1-5
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• 2013

CR(Cognitive Radio) technology is maximized frequency reuse using unused frequency band. Conventional cooperative spectrum sensing has fixed false alarms. so all cooperative user has equal threshold. This problem is caused degradation of detection probability. so we propose and analysis the system model that false alarm differential setting through CSI(channel state information) for resonable threshold. Simulation results show improvement of detection probability.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.5 no.6
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• pp.1133-1146
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• 2011

Cognitive radio (CR) is considered one of the most promising next-generation communication systems; it has the ability to sense and make use of vacant channels that are unused by licensed users. Reliable detection of the licensed users' signals is an essential element for a CR network. Cooperative spectrum sensing (CSS) is able to offer better sensing performance as compared to individual sensing. The presence of malicious users who falsify sensing data can severely degrade the sensing performance of the CSS scheme. In this paper, we investigate a secure CSS scheme, based on the Kullback-Leibler Divergence (KL-divergence) theory, in order to identify malicious users and mitigate their harmful effect on the sensing performance of CSS in a CR network. The simulation results prove the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.8 no.11
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• pp.3638-3654
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• 2014

Cognitive Radio (CR) users need to sense the environment or channel at regular time interval for sharing the spectrum band of the primary users (PUs). Once find the spectrum idle, CR users start their transmission through it. Even while transmitting, they need to continue the sensing process so that they can leave the spectrum immediately whenever find a PU wanting to use the band. Therefore, detecting PUs is one of the main functions of cognitive radio before transmission and higher the detection probability ensures better protection to the primary users. However, it is not possible to attain a high detection probability (or a low miss detection probability) and low false alarm probability simultaneously as there is a tradeoff between false alarm probability ($P_{fa}$) and the probability of detection ($P_d$). In this paper, the author has provided a comprehensive study on different sensing techniques and discussed their advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, it is expected that, with this article, readers can have a through understanding of sensing techniques in CR and the current research trends in this area.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.32 no.12B
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• pp.790-799
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• 2007

In this paper, we propose WLAN CR coexistence beacon protocol for thenext WLAN network. This method can provide WLAN with high-speed data rate in new WLAN architecture and network platform based on cognitive radio technology. WLAN CR devices that enter the CR network can know UHF channels by listening CR beacon including the coexistence parameter set and start using CR channel fast. During handover of WLAN device in UHF spectrums, WLAN device that lost their channel can change available channel by obtaining the current CR channel information from the CR beacon. In advance relaying coexistence parameter set to entire CR system, WLAN CR system can prepare own candidate channel set that is different with other CR system. In CR beacon and relay delay, we show the results that WLAN CR coexistence beacon protocol supports spectrum handover efficiently and decreases the probability of collision in candidate channel set.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.33 no.7B
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• pp.538-549
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• 2008

Recently IEEE 802.22 WG has considered Cognitive Radio (CR) technology to overcome shortage of communication channels. For using CR technology, accurate and rapid sensing method selection is extremely important. According to the channel sensing method, it is of the utmost importance because it can affect the incumbent system protection. So, optimum selection of channel sensing method is very important. IEEE 802.22 gives the solution, name of fine sensing, but the solution can not adapt to various networks. So in this paper we propose Policy-based Channel Sensing Architecture and Algorithms for Cognitive Radio Networks. The proposed channel sensing architecture and algorithms can reduce both primary system detection time and quiet time in our simulation. Among the proposed sensing algorithm, channel division round robin sensing reduce average detection time up to 70% compare to fine sensing method in IEEE 802.22.