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Method and apparatus for formatting signals for digital audio broadcasting transmission and reception

US7305043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2003
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L27/2601
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for digital audio broadcasting comprising the steps of receiving a plurality of data bits to be transmitted, formatting the plurality of data bits into a plurality of protocol data units, inserting header bits at spaced locations within the protocol data units, and using the protocol data units to modulate a plurality of carriers to produce an output signal. The individual header bits can be positioned at evenly spaced locations in the protocol data units. A first one of the header bits can be offset from an end of the protocol data unit. A method of receiving the digital audio broadcasting signal the transmitters and receivers that operate in accordance with the methods are also provided.

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