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Methods and apparatus for identifying signal degradation in a receiver

US8626097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2010
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/26
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein are systems, methods and apparatus for identifying signal degradation in a receiver. A process for identifying signal degradation includes determining a first signal strength of a signal received by the receiving device at a first time and determining a second signal strength of the received signal at a second time. The process further includes calculating a signal strength difference between the first signal strength and the second signal strength and determining whether the signal strength difference is greater than a first decision value. The process further includes outputting for presentation a message responsive to determining that the signal strength difference is greater than the first decision value, the message indicating to a user the degradation of the signal.

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