Dynamic Spectrum Sharing with Multiple Primary and Secondary Users

Abstract

Dynamic spectrum sharing in cognitive radio networks can enhance flexibility, and as a result the efficiency of spectrum usage. In this paper, we address the problem of spectrum sharing in a cognitive radio network where multiple primary and secondary strategic-users are involved. In this scenario, primary users (PUs) would like to offer part of their spectrum to secondary users (SUs) to make extra revenue. PUs face a trade-off since the more spectrum that is being shared with SUs, the more Quality of Service (QoS) degradation their own service will suffer. SUs access the Internet through an Access Point (AP). They have to decide their best strategies by taking into account service satisfaction and payment lost. The profit of PUs and SUs is directly related to the bandwidth allocation and price charging through the AP. Considering this competitive relationship, we model the scenario as a noncooperative game, and analyze it by exploring the properties of Nash Equilibrium (NE) point. The simulation results support our theoretic analysis.