Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus and method for transmitting/receiving a multiplexed signal which exhibits no voice delay and voice quality degradation. SOLUTION: An iDEN is provided with a base radio unit (104) which is interconnected to a plurality of transcoders (4) located in a central office (2). The base radio unit (104) multiplexes voice packets from the plurality of transcoders (4) on a time division multiple signal frame (20) in the time division manner. Each signal frame (20) contains a plurality of consecutive frames (204). Each consecutive frame (204) contains a predetermined number of slots (202) on the basis of channel interleave. Each slot (202) contains a slot descriptor block (2024) and a plurality of sub-slots (2026, 2028). The slot descriptor block (2024) alternately contains overhead information for the plurality of sub-slots (2026, 2028). COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve channel efficiency of an iDEN system double without using an interleaved channel of 6:1 and to save an RF output. SOLUTION: An iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) is equipped with a base radio unit (104) which is interconnected to a plurality of transcoders (4) located in a central office (2). The base radio unit (104) multiplexes voice packets from the plurality of transcoders (4) on a time division multiple signal frame (20) in the time division manner. Each signal frame (20) contains a plurality of consecutive frames (204). Each consecutive frame (204) contains a prescribed number of slots (202) on the basis of channel interleaving. Each slot (202) contains a slot descriptor block (2024) and a plurality of sub-slots (2026, 2028). The plurality of sub-slots (2026, 2028) share the slot descriptor block (2024). COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
An Integrated Digital Enhanced Network system (1) includes a base radio (104) interconnected to a plurality of transcoders (4) located at central offices (2). The base radio (104) time division multiplexes voice packets from the plurality of transcoders (4) into a time division multiplexed signal frame (20). Each signal frame (20) includes a plurality of sequential frames (204). Each sequential frame (204) includes a predetermined number of slots (202) based upon a channel interleave. Each of the slots (202) includes a slot descriptor block (2024), and a plurality of subslots (e.g., 2026, 2028). The slot descriptor block (2024) alternatively contains overhead information for the plurality of subslots (e.g., 2026, 2028). The subscriber device (30) demultiplexes each sequential frame (204) and receives a specific slot (202) and a specific subslot of the specific slot based upon an assigned slot offset. The subscriber device (30) executes a handover process (600) for determining a timing for jumping to a time division signal frame (21) generated by a new base radio.
Abstract:
A radio communication system assigns use of a radio frequency communication resource comprising multiple communication channels in a way that minimizes the likelihood that a weakly received signal will be interfered with by a strongly received signal in an adjacent communication channel. The communication system determines a signal strength of a signal received from a user of the communication resource and, based on the signal strength determination, assigns the user one or more of the communication channels that are then available.
Abstract:
An Integrated Digital Enhanced Network system ( 1 ) includes a base radio ( 104 ) interconnected to a plurality of transcoders ( 4 ) located at central offices ( 2 ). The base radio ( 104 ) time division multiplexes voice packets from the plurality of transcoders ( 4 ) into a time division multiplexed signal frame ( 20 ). Each signal frame ( 20 ) includes a plurality of sequential frames ( 204 ). Each sequential frame ( 204 ) includes a predetermined number of slots ( 202 ) based upon a channel interleave. Each of the slots ( 202 ) includes a slot descriptor block ( 2024 ), and a plurality of subslots (e.g., 2026, 2028 ). The slot descriptor block ( 2024 ) alternatively contains overhead information for the plurality of subslots (e.g., 2026, 2028 ). The subscriber device ( 30 ) demultiplexes each sequential frame ( 204 ) and receives a specific slot ( 202 ) and a specific subslot of the specific slot based upon an assigned slot offset. The subscriber device ( 30 ) executes a handover process ( 600 ) for determining a timing for jumping to a time division signal frame ( 21 ) generated by a new base radio.
Abstract:
A communication system (100) employs a method and apparatus for mitigating distortion effects and enhancing signal usability determinations in a receiver (102). The receiver receives a discrete information signal that includes a stream of information symbols. Each information symbol (124) of the stream includes two components: a desired component and an undesired component that includes interference and distortion. The receiver determines an estimate (126) of the desired component of an information symbol and an estimate (130) of the undesired component of the information symbol based on the information symbol itself and its desired component estimate. The undesired component estimate is then scaled by a scaling factor (132) that is derived based on the desired component estimate. An enhanced determination of signal usability (136) for the received symbol is finally determined based on the scaled undesired component estimate (134). In this manner, the enhanced signal usability determination approaches being a function of interference only, substantially exclusive of distortion.
Abstract:
A radio communication system assigns use of a radio frequency communication resource comprising multiple communication channels in a way that minimizes the likelihood that a weakly received signal will be interfered with by a strongly received signal in an adjacent communication channel. The communication system determines a signal strength of a signal received from a user of the communication resource and, based on the signal strength determination, assigns the user one or more of the communication channels that are then available.
Abstract:
A communication system (100) employs a method and apparatus for mitigating distortion effects and enhancing signal usability determinations in a receiver (102). The receiver receives a discrete information signal that includes a stream of information symbols. Each information symbol (124) of the stream includes two components: a desired component and an undesired component that includes interference and distortion. The receiver determines an estimate (126) of the desired component of an information symbol and an estimate (130) of the undesired component of the information symbol based on the information symbol itself and its desired component estimate. The undesired component estimate is then scaled by a scaling factor (132) that is derived based on the desired component estimate. An enhanced determination of signal usability (136) for the received symbol is finally determined based on the scaled undesired component estimate (134). In this manner, the enhanced signal usability determination approaches being a function of interference only, substantially exclusive of distortion.
Abstract:
An Integrated Digital Enhanced Network system (1) includes a base radio (104) interconnected to a plurality of transcoders (4) located at central offices (2). The base radio (104) time division multiplexes voice packets fr om the plurality of transcoders (4) into a time division multiplexed signal fra me (20). Each signal frame (20) includes a plurality of sequential frames (204) . Each sequential frame (204) includes a predetermined number of slots (20 2) based upon a channel interleave. Each of the slots (202) includes a slot descriptor block (2024), and a plurality of subslots (e.g., 2026, 2028). The slot descriptor block (2024) alternatively contains overhead information for the plurality of subslots (e.g., 2026, 2028). The subscriber device (30) demultiplexes each sequential frame (204) and receives a specific slot (202) and a specific subslot of the specific slot based upon an assigned slot offset. The subscriber device (30) executes a handover process (600) for determining a timing for jumping to a time division signal frame (21) generated by a new base radio.
Abstract:
A radio communication system assigns use of a radio frequency communication resource 400 comprising multiple communication channels 411-466 in a way that minimises the likelihood that a weakly received signal will be interfered with by a strongly received signal in an adjacent communication channel. The communication system determines a signal strength of a signal received from a user of the communication resource and based on the signal strength determination, assigns the user at least one of the communication channels available. Preferably, at least one threshold value is defined and a first channel is assigned if the received signal strength is less than the threshold value and a second channel is assigned if the signal strength is equal to or greater than the first threshold value. Preferably, the communication resource 400 comprises a plurality of frequencies 401-406 each comprising a plurality of time slots 411-466, where the communication channel is a single time slot and there are defined sets 1-6 of concurrently transmitted timeslots each set being designated for particular strengths of received signal. Thus signals with differing strengths are preferably assigned to non-concurrent time slots. Further, if none of the slots from the appropriate set are available, a slot from another set may be assigned depending on its frequency separation from slots already assigned in its set or further depending on a level of signal interference in the slot. Additionally, a channel may be re-assigned if a signal strength comparison indicates an undesirable change in the signal strength.