Sub 1GHz M2M Communications Standardization: The Advancement in White Space Utilization for Enhancing

the Energy Efficiency

By

Sylvester Ajah

Discussion Points Introduction M2M Applications Why M2M Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Principles M2M Standardization Networks Potential Sub 1GHz M2M Networks Properties The Band and Range Relationship of Sub 1GHz Conclusion Summary References

Introduction

• M2M – The independent communications between the electronic devices

Mischa D. et al, 2010

Applications

M2M Application

s

Buildings

Industrial

Transportation

RetailSecurity

IT / Networks

Healthcare

Why M2M Energy Efficiency Billions of M2M devices by 2020 (Ericsson-2011) ICT: 3% - 6% Carbon Emission globally and growth

rate of 16% - 20% (Ashok et al, 2013) ICT: 25% - 60% power consumption in buildings

(Richard et al) Global warming

Energy Efficient Principles

• Energy Conservation• Energy Harvesting • Energy Synchronization

M2M Standardization Networks

M2M Networks

Wireless

Short Range Networks

Hybrid Wireless Solutions

Hybrid Sub 1GHz Wireless Solutions

Cellular Networks (MCN)

Hybrid Wired

Sub 1GHz Networks

Sub 1GHz Standard

/Properties

Weightless IEEE 802.22 IEEE 802.11af

IEEE 802.11ah

IEEE 802.15.4

Frequency (MHz) 470 – 790 54 – 862 470 - 790 755 - 928 868, 915Maximum Range

(KM)10 30 1 0.075

Maximum Downlink

Throughput (Mbps)

16 18 18.1 6 0.04

Uplink Throughput (Mbps)

0.5 0.384 - 0.14 -

Structure Cellular Cellular White -Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi - like Star, Mesh

Bandwidths (MHz) 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 - 1 - 8 2

Proposed Application

M2M Communications

/ internet of things

Wireless broadband in rural and remote areas

- Wireless sensor network

Wireless Sensor Network

The Band and Range Relationship of Sub 1GHz

Conclusion

The Sub 1GHz spectra provide sufficient access, cheap, and energy efficient communications medium that can be harness for M2M communications. The marriage of the sub 1GHz cellular and other short range standards is needed to be able to accommodate all the M2M devices and applications.

Summary

Introduction M2M Applications Why M2M Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Principles M2M Standardization Networks Potential Sub 1GHz M2M Networks Properties The Band and Range Relationship of Sub 1GHz Conclusion

ThanksQ & A

References Ashok, K.; Alagan, A. ‘’ Green Computing and

Communication Techniques for Future Wireless Systems and Networks’’, 2013.

Ericsson, ‘‘More than 50 Billion Connected Devices’’, Ericsson, 2011.

Mischa, D.; Thomas, W.; Alonso – Zarate, J. Machine – to – Machine: An Emerging Communications Paradigm. CTTC Report, 2010, Page(s) 1 – 230

Richard, H.; Walker, W., ‘’ Go Green in ICT’’, 2008.