Being developed for the US military, could TM solve spectrum data crunch
We use more wireless data every year, but the spectrum we use to carry that data remains limited. So, wireless spectrum shortage is a real and growing problem the industry wrestles with every day. There have been partial solutions over time which address parts of the problem. Recently, I recently had a conversation with Dan Hodges whose company has worked to develop a new spectrum solution for the military. In the process he realized TM can this be used by public wireless carriers as well to solve their limited spectrum availability problem. Let’s see what you think.
Dan Hodges is CEO of TM Technologies. TM stands for Transpositional Modulation. He says data traffic and data security today have become critical in our modern world. Yet available spectrum to carry that traffic remains limited. This is the problem the wireless industry has been wrestling with since the iPhone and Android hit the market roughly fifteen years ago.
TM Technologies solution to spectrum crunch for wireless carriers
Hodges tells me because of its transparency and ultra-efficient characteristics, TM allows a single carrier wave to transmit two or more signals, simultaneously, instead of one like with other modulations. And does this without destroying the integrity of the individual bit streams.
The technical part of this story is that TM-IBFD development has shown a combined 120 db noise reduction in two-way communications, which provide up to 100% gain in data efficiency.
The patented methods of Adaptive Antenna Array and its noise cancelling effects mean TM-IBFD turns half-duplexing of TDMA or FDMA into simultaneous 100% use of allotted licensed or ISM-band spectrum.
TM Technologies says in many cases, the TM-IBFD is backwards compatible and complimentary with existing beam forming or beam shaping installations.
Squeezing more data over wireless existing spectrum is key challenge
Up front, this solution sounds like something every wireless carrier, large and small needs as their data usage continues to explode with growth, yet their spectrum availability remains limited.
Going forward, spectrum shortage remains a problem that is not going to solve itself. That’s why new solutions like this are necessary.
Over the years, I have heard several ideas from executives at companies with technology to solve this problem.
In fact, some of these solutions are being used today. They make it possible to squeeze more data or traffic onto existing spectrum.
Yet, these are only part of the solution. The need for ongoing solutions continues.
Being discovered in a noisy and chaotic wireless industry is tough
So, how do the executives at companies with solutions like TM Technologies get their tech noticed in this noisy wireless industry?
This question can be illustrated by the hit TV show “Shark Tank”. People with breakthrough ideas have mere moments to capture the attention of the Sharks. Sometimes they hit. Other times they miss.
With spectrum capacity, it is important this first encounter with wireless network executives capture their imagination which leads to further investigation.
The idea at that first meeting is simply to get on the radar and create a desire to continue the conversation and learn more.
Use “Shark Tank” approach to get on radar of wireless industry execs
It is important to understand that executives of wireless networks and wireless network builders are pitched on all sorts of new ideas on an ongoing basis. That means they can quickly get overwhelmed.
They only initially give each new idea a cursory look when trying to decide whether to carve our more time to further evaluate or to pass. This is the process.
That’s why people with breakthrough ideas need to develop an “elevator pitch”. A brief and understandable presentation with a hook, to capture the attention of both experts and non-experts alike.
Companies must punch their way onto the map to be seen and heard
This elevator pitch is actually “first contact” with a prospect. That first meeting could be sitting in their office, over a cup of coffee or a few minutes at a busy industry conference.
The challenge is always the same. You want the first step to lead to the next step.
This is what I advise executives with powerful ideas. They need to punch their way onto the radar of executives of customer companies. They need to be seen and heard in an ever increasingly noisy marketplace.
The key challenge is to be discovered. So, make sure your message is clear, concise and compelling, and always be ready.
Solving spectrum crisis for wireless networks and network builders
In the case of solving this spectrum crisis, there are two different groups to focus on. One, is the wireless carriers. Two, are wireless network builders.
Either, the customer, which is the wireless network needs to demand this from their network builders. Or the network builders need to embrace this as a competitive advantage and as a solution to their customers.
It is important to get on the radar of both wireless carriers and wireless network builders and see which way works best for you.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, C-Spire and other wireless carriers
Demand could come from wireless carriers like AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, US Cellular, C-Spire or countless smaller wireless carriers nationwide.
Or demand could come from network builders, large and small like Qualcomm, Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, and countless others on a national and indeed global scale.
Of course, demand can also come from both sides as well.
Qualcomm, Ericsson, Nokia and other wireless network builders
Remember, in the world of AI Chatbot technology, OpenAI created and released ChatGPT one year ago. Before that, very few ever heard of OpenAI. Since that time, they have been working closely with Microsoft and on the radar of the entire industry.
Now ChatGPT and OpenAI are on everyone’s radar. However, AI technology continues to move forward and grow from Chatbot to Generative AI, to Conversational AI and more.
Based on what I hear from the carriers and network builders, TM Technologies has what looks like a viable solution to an ongoing wireless network spectrum problem that has been vexing this industry for years.
So, it is up to the industry to vet it and take it to the next level.
