Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for maximum likelihood sequence estimation. The apparatus includes a first maximum likelihood sequence estimator (44) in a signal path for flat fading and an at least second maximum likelihood sequence estimator (45) in other signal path for other than fading. The apparatus further includes a switch (47) for selecting the signal path with a least relative magnitude means square error.
Abstract:
A first heat sink member (101) with extension slots (103) and component detailing is cast from a thermally conductive material. Fin members (102) are constructed from a similar, but not necessarily identical, thermally conductive material. The fin members (102) are constructed so that they will mate with the extension slots (103) of the first heat sink member. Positioned in alignment with the extension slots (103) to the first heat sink member, the fin members (102) are attached with a thermally conductive bonding agent.
Abstract:
RF tagging system (10) has a plurality of resonant circuits (13) on a tag (12). When the tag (12) enters a detection zone (14), the system determines the resonant frequencies of each of the resonant circuits (13) and produces a corresponding code. Preferably, resonant frequency detection is implemented by simultaneously radiating signals at each possible resonant frequency for the tag circuits (13). The system is useful for coding any articles such as baggage or production inventory. Preferably, the radiated signals are phase shifted during the detection process, and signals received by receiver antennas, besides transmitter signals, may be monitored to improve the reliability of detecting the resonant circuits (13). Also, a preferred step adjustment configuration for capacitive metalizations (106, 110) of the resonant circuits is described. For radiating signals into the detection zone (14), focused beam antennas (201) may be used such that each resonant circuit location on the tag can be separately monitored. Also, an apparatus (300) for producing customized resonant circuit tags in accordance with a specified input code is described.
Abstract:
A buffer (200) having output devices (101 and 102) exhibiting complementary symmetry and configured as voltage-followers in push pull is biased for class AB operation by a bias network including two substantially equal resistors (201 and 202) arranged and configured to substantially reduce noise attributable to the bias circuit.
Abstract:
In a wireless private branch exchange (11), communication network (10), a method and apparatus are offered for identifying network communication resources. The method includes the steps of measuring a signal quality factor of a channel of a selected spectrum and comparing the measured values with a threshold value. The method further includes the step of selecting channels, exceeding the threshold, as network communication resources. The selected spectrum is that also used by a local cellular communication network. Where scanning determines that a channel is not used by the cellular system then use is permitted with the private system.
Abstract:
A radio (100) having a combined phase locked loop (PLL) (207) and an automatic frequency control (AFC) loop (215, 109, 111) and method of operating the same. A mixer (201) converts the received RF signal (117) to an intermediate frequency (IF) signal (219) responsive to an injection signal (217). The PLL (207) locks the injection signal (217) to the received RF signal (117) responsive to a reference signal (119). The AFC loop (215, 109, 111) locks the reference signal (119) to the received RF signal (117) responsive to the injection signal (217).
Abstract:
A bias control circuit (100) for use with an RF amplifier (102) comprises a detector (112) coupled to the RF amplifier (102) for detecting a signal proportional to the RF amplifier's output signal power level (POUT), a comparator (106), coupled to the detector (112) for comparing the detected signal to a reference (Vref), and an adjustment circuit (108), coupled to the comparator (106) and the RF amplifier (102), for adjusting the amplifier's bias voltage (Vbias) as a function of the comparison in order to control the RF amplifier's quiescent operating point (bias current) and thereby optimize the RF amplifier's operation for selected operating performance characteristics like gain performance, intermodulation performance, and efficiency. In accordance with another embodiment (200), the RF amplifier's quiescent operating point is adjusted as a function of the current drawn by the RF amplifier (202). In accordance with yet another embodiment (300), the RF amplifier's quiescent operating point is adjusted as a function of the RF amplifier's (302) detected input power level (PIN).
Abstract:
A cellular cordless telephone (101) may receive cellular telephone calls via a cellular telephone system (103) and receive telephone calls on a system having a limited radio coverage area (113, 115). To reduce the amount of time spent in monitoring the sub-data channel of the limited coverage area system, a timing signal is generated which represents the period of time spent monitoring the radio channel (803). During the monitoring, a predetermined number of data words transmitted on the limited radio coverage area radio channel system are received. When a first received data word is detected (811), an allowed monitoring time value is adjusted to be the sum of the value of the timing signal and the product of a determined number of received words to be detected and the time required for each word (823). This adjusted value of the monitoring time value is compared to the value of the timing signal (825) and when the adjusted monitoring time value equals or exceeds the timing signal value, the monitoring of the radio channel ceases (825).
Abstract:
An intelligent repeater (101) is used to control trunked communications at a trunked communication site in a trunked communications system. The intelligent repeater (101) transceives and signal processes radio frequency signals. The intelligent repeater (101) also processes and stores control information. The control information and processed signals are interfaced (109, 110, and 111) directly to an external communication network (117, 118, and 119), without use of a separate central controller for the trunked communication site or system.
Abstract:
A radio communication system controller embodies the present invention by providing extended use (306) of a communication resource (106) to a plurality of communication units. The inventive method includes the steps of assigning (402) a first communication resource to a first communication unit, and then temporarily configuring (406) the assigned communication resource as a reserved resource. The controller then receives (408), from a second communication unit, a request to transmit a second communication on the assigned communication resource. Lastly, the controller re-configures (412) the assigned communication resource to allow transmission of the second communication on the assigned communication resource.