Whisper - IoT in the TV White Space Spectrum

Explore a conference talk on Whisper, an innovative IoT connectivity solution utilizing TV White Space spectrum. Learn how this technology extends network range by a factor of five compared to ISM bands and supports more devices with larger transmission sizes in less-densely populated areas. Discover the technical challenges and solutions involved in deploying IoT devices in shared spectrum while complying with FCC regulations. Gain insights into the Whisper MAC protocol, dynamic spectrum access techniques, and real-world evaluation results. Understand the potential impact of this technology on IoT networks across homes, cities, farms, and various industries.

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