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Sync pattern detection method and apparatus

US7327818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2003
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2562
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sync pattern detection apparatus includes a sync pattern detection unit configured to detect a sync pattern from an input signal, a plurality of sync pattern protection units configured to protect the sync pattern detected by the sync pattern detection unit, a reliability evaluation unit configured to evaluate the reliabilities of a plurality of sync pattern protection situations by the plurality of sync pattern protection units, and a selection unit configured to select a sync pattern protected by a predetermined sync pattern protection unit, on the basis of the reliability evaluation of the plurality of sync pattern protection situations by the reliability evaluation unit.

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