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Decoding method and apparatus

US7606296B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2007
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2025/0349
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A decoder comprises an equalizer that receives a modulated signal comprising a plurality of symbols including a first symbol defined by a first number of chips. A subsymbol processor that generates a subsymbol waveform after receiving a second number of chips of the first symbol and before at least one of receiving, decoding, and deciding the first number of chips of the first symbol. The second number is less than the first number, and wherein the equalizer equalizes the modulated signal using the subsymbol waveform.

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