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Scoring variable nodes for low density parity check code decoding

US9184767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2013
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/658
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for error correcting code (ECC) decoding. A score module is configured to assign a score to a variable node of low density parity check (LDPC) code decoder. The LDPC code decoder may include a plurality of variable nodes associated with a plurality of check nodes. The plurality of variable nodes may correspond to bits of a received code word. The score for the variable node may be based on a count of unsatisfied check nodes associated with the variable node. A variable node update module is configured to update the variable node based on the score. A check node update module is configured to update one or more of the check nodes based on the updated variable node.

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