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Random number generator

US7230971B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2002
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J13/10
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a method and apparatus for providing a pseudo random sequence for a spread spectrum system that prevents interception and provides real estate and power consumption efficiency. A pseudo random sequence may be created in real-time by associating a pseudo random sequence of a channel location of the carrier frequency at an instant in time. For example, the entire band of the spread spectrum system may be scanned to detect a channel with a low received signal strength. The location of the channel, or the actual frequency of the channel, could be associated with a particular pseudo random sequence to create a hop set for frequency hopping. Additionally, the location of a characteristic of the spread spectrum system, such as a noise characteristic, could be utilized to determine a content of a pseudo random sequence.

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