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Method and apparatus for implementing a traceback processor for trellis decoding in a Viterbi decoder

US7564930B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2004
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/6583
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Viterbi decoder includes a state metrics processor that generates survivor information. The Viterbi decoder includes a traceback processor having a traceback engine that tracks a state of a traceback operation in response to the survivor information.

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