Methods of data channel characterization and uses thereof
US10681568B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Fiber, cable, and wireless data channels are typically impaired by reflectors and other imperfections, producing a channel state with echoes and frequency shifts in data waveforms. Here, methods of using pilot symbol waveform bursts to automatically produce a detailed 2D model of the channel state are presented. This 2D channel state can then be used to optimize data transmission. For wireless data channels, an even more detailed 2D model of channel state can be produced by using polarization and multiple antennas in the process. Once 2D channel states are known, the system turns imperfect data channels from a liability to an advantage by using channel imperfections to boost data transmission rates. The methods can be used to improve legacy data transmission modes in multiple types of media, and are particularly useful for producing new types of robust and high capacity wireless communications using non-legacy data transmission methods as well.
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