Abstract

(57) ABSTRACT A sequential decoder for decoding convolutional code is provided. The Sequential decoder includes a computing device comprising a Fano technique. The Fano technique includes a plurality of variables that are normalized to change a point of reference of the technique. One of the variables is a current node metric. The variables are nor malized Such that the current node metric is set to approxi mately Zero. Methods for using this decoder in applications that include periodic, hard deadlines Such as real-time appli cations are also presented.

Date

2004

Authors

PA Beerel, KM Chugg, RO Ozdag, S Tugsinavisut, SK Singh, ...

Inventors

Peter A Beerel, Keith M Chugg, Recep O Ozdag, Sunan Tugsinavisut, Sushil K Singh, Phunsak Thiennviboon

Patent_office

US

Patent_number

6690752

Application_number

10040283