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Method and apparatus for peak-to-average ratio reduction

US9036730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2012
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L27/2647
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Peak-to-average ratio reduction is achieved by detecting peaks in an original analog signal that exceed a given threshold. Segments of the original analog signal containing such peaks are treated (e.g., by attenuation) and a composite analog signal is assembled that includes treated and untreated segments of the original analog signal. The composite analog signal is processed to perform analog-to-digital conversion to generate a composite digital signal. Segments of the composite digital signal corresponding to the treated segments of the original analog signal are reverse-treated or otherwise treated again to undo treatment of the segments of the original analog signal. A final output digital signal is generated that corresponds to the original analog signal in digital form.

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