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Demodulating digital video broadcast signals

US6628730B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2001
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2027/0087
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for demodulating digital video broadcast signals comprising data modulated on a plurality of spaced carrier frequencies, comprising a transform circuit and a timing synchronization circuit. The transform circuit may be configured to analyze digital sample values. The timing synchronization circuit may be configured to synchronize the transform circuit with symbol periods of the broadcast signal. The timing synchronization circuit may be further configured to operate in (i) a first mode for analyzing the digital sample values over a relatively wide timing range to establish synchronization and (ii) a second mode for analyzing the digital sample values over a relatively narrow range about a synchronization point.

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