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Error detection and correction apparatus and method

US9043674B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2012
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/152
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of apparatus and methods for error detection and correction are described. A codeword may have a data portion and associated check bits. In embodiments, one or more error detection modules may be configured to detect a plurality of error types in the codeword. One or more error correction modules coupled with the one or more error detection modules may be further configured to correct errors of the plurality of error types once they are detected by the one or more error detection modules. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

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