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Method and apparatus for forward link power control bit generation in a spread-spectrum communication system

US6856644B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2000
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W52/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Power control bit generation for forward link power control in a spread spectrum communication system is accomplished through modification of a set point threshold. Modification of the set point reduces the number of squaring and division mathematical operations, thus more efficiently utilizing limited system resources in a mobile receiver used in forward link power control.

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