Method and apparatus for line probe signal processing
US6829293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/305
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and signal are disclosed for line probing. The invention provides an improved signal for line probing having desirable characteristics. In various embodiments the signal comprises a periodic sequence having good autocorrelation characteristics. The periodic sequence of the invention provides a faster and more accurate evaluation of the channel. Another embodiment of the invention comprises processing of the received sequence to determine a desired or maximum data rate for the line or channel. The invention also provides an evaluation and calculation of the noise on the line or channel.
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