Application of the Cognitive Radio Concept for M2M Communications: Practical Considerations

Abstract

This review paper aims at providing a description of the application possibilities of the cognitive radio concept for machine-to-machine communications in the business facilities or intelligent buildings steered automatically by means of dedicated management systems. It starts with an overview of the current solutions of wireless communications between devices (e.g., sensors, cameras, computers, pumps, heating modules etc.), followed by a more detailed description of selected system configurations and requirements. Moreover, the idea of intelligent radio will be presented, and finally the proposals of the application of this concept in building management systems will be evaluated. In the whole analysis, practical limitations and real system requirements will be taken into account.