1. Capstone I Abdullah Alanazi Jose Rico Mashel Alanazi Zaher Alzaher Cognitive Radio

2. Introduction Problem Statement What is Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum

4. RF Spectrum Broadcast TV (UHF) Satellite TV 3G Wireless FM 1.7–1.85 GHz 88–108 MHz 12.2–12.7 GHz 470–806 MHz 2.5–2.69 GHz

6. Solution Cognitive Radio Motivation

7. FREE BANDs

8. Tools Software GNU C++ Python USRP

9. Past Applications Amateur Radio Transceivers Software GPS RFID Detector/Reader HDTV Transmitter Radio Astronomy TiVo Equivalent for Radio

10. Goal Our goal is to use Cognitive Radio to achieve highly reliable and highly efficient wireless communications, and to improve the utilization of the (RF) spectrum.

11. Scenario Transmitter Receiver USRP (X) USRP (Y) New Users Detecting Primary User USRP (Z) F = 5 GHz

12. Budget

13. Architecture of USRP

14. Project Plan

15. S.I.M.I.L.A.R.

16. Conclusion Problem Overcrowding Cognitive Radio Tools Parts Budget Plan

17. Questions