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Apparatus and method for signal detection using log likelihood ratio

US8135087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2009
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2025/03426
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for signal detection using a log likelihood ratio in a multi-input multi-output communication system includes reconfiguring the signals received through the reception antennas on the basis of channel characteristics and acquiring candidate groups for each transmission symbol by acquiring a signal constellation of one quadrant with respect to signals generatable for each transmission symbol and signal constellations for the remaining quadrants on the basis of the reconfigured signals.

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