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Stopping criteria in iterative decoders

US8171367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2005
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/2906
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for reducing power consumption in an iterative decoder. A memory stores a decoded codeword for a current iteration and an iteration terminator compares the decoded codeword for the current iteration to the codeword from prior iterations, and further terminates the iterations when a confidence value is achieved.

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