LAKE MARY, FL— Aug
29, 2012— Spectrum Bridge, Inc. today announced a new service to help wireless device
manufacturers (OEMs) through the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rigorous
compliance process for TV White Space (TVWS) radios. These radios, along with
TVWS database technologies will enable next generation high-speed wireless
networks.
The Partner
Certification Program grew out of the company’s success in working with radio
manufacturers pursuing certification, its expertise in designing and developing
radio technology, and its unique position as a recognized market leader.
FCC
requirements for TVWS are much more involved than prior Part 15 rules about how
radios are allowed to access spectrum, complicating the certification process. This
is because a TVWS radio typically operates over a wide frequency range and must
avoid interference with incumbent users of the spectrum, e.g. TV broadcasts or churches
and schools that use wireless microphones. OEMs must also comply with TVWS database
rules, and can avoid potential delays and cost overages by preparing for
certification.
“Spectrum
Bridge believes that the better prepared an OEM is to understand the rules, the
less time they will spend in the certification process,” said Rod Dir, president
and CEO. “This program is designed to provide the shortest path to
certification. We have developed a comprehensive process based on our experience
with partners and as a result of our own journey through FCC certification.”
The Spectrum
Bridge Partner Certification Program provides the following FCC radio certification
support services:
· TVWS compliance
API: A complete reference design (SDK) to enable rapid
development and compliance with FCC rules defining TV Band Device (TVBD)
behavior. The reference design includes an embedded agent and a suite of web
pages that can be used for device configuration and status.
· Test methods
and certification procedures: Provides step-by-step
procedures and test methods that can be used for testing and certification.
· FCC Part 15
certification support: Spectrum Bridge will facilitate and
oversee testing of TVBDs by the Telecommunication Certification Body and
subsequently by the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) to ensure an
efficient and timely certification process.
· Pre-certification
audit to ensure compliance with 47 CFR Part 15: Spectrum Bridge will identify and help TVBD OEMs resolve potential
problems before the certification process even begins.
“The Partner Certification Program was
invaluable to my team,” said Jordan Duval, CEO at MELD Technologies. “Working
with Spectrum Bridge and leveraging their guidance in this process is bringing
our radio technology to market faster.”
The database-driven
approach allows TVWS devices to select an available channel. However, not all available channels will
provide the same quality of service for the user. In order to avoid potential
interference and select the best channel, the Spectrum Bridge TV White Space solution
considers the interference from TV transmissions, in order to provide preferred
channel rankings. Custom features can also be offered by enabling these value
added services to provide product differentiation for the radio vendor.
“We appreciate the
opportunity to work with the knowledgeable and experienced team at Spectrum
Bridge,” said Jim Carlson, CEO at Carlson Wireless. “Their assistance and
guidance has been a tremendous help through the certification process.”
Customers may enroll in the Partner Certification Program by calling
Spectrum Bridge [866-598-7426] or visiting its website [Partner Sign Up].
About Spectrum Bridge, Inc.
Spectrum
Bridge, Inc. (SBI) develops technology and intellectual property that
virtualizes spectrum by giving wireless devices access to available bandwidth
more efficiently. SBI’s spectrum sharing platform provides customers with
greater network capacity, coverage and utilization through efficient allocation
of spectrum resources. The company’s platform also enhances service providers
and radio manufacturer’s solutions by utilizing a database-driven cognitive
networking technology designed to promote co-existence. SBI was named a top
innovator in the area of technology for its TV White Spaces network by the
Andrew Seybold 2010 Choice Awards. The
company is privately held and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. For more
information, contact us at (866) 598-7426 or visit SpectrumBridge.com.
Press Contact:
Spectrum Bridge, Inc.
David Worthington
Fusion Public Relations
T: (212) 651-4219
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