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Iterative decoding of a frame of data encoded using a block coding algorithm

US7853854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2006
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/1105
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for the iterative decoding of a block of bits having a number N of bits to be decoded where N is a whole number greater than or equal to two, using an iterative decoding algorithm, comprises the generation of a current block of N intermediate decision bits by executing an iteration of the decoding algorithm, followed by the verification of a stability criterion for the current block by comparison of the current block with a given block of N reference bits. If the stability criterion is satisfied, the iterations of the iterative decoding algorithm are stopped and the current block of intermediate decision bits is delivered as a block of hard decision bits. Otherwise another iteration of the decoding algorithm is executed.

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