Pseudo-random-number code detection and tracking system
First Claim
1. A pseudo-random-number code detection and tracking system comprisingmeans for receiving a transmitted coded signal;
- means for generating a local coded feedback signal;
detector means having non-linear response characteristics responsive to said coded received signal and to said local coded signal and including means for comparing said received and local signals to produce an error signal when said received and local signals are not aligned;
means responsive to said error signal for controlling the operation of said local coded feedback signal generating means to vary the characteristics of said local coded feedback signal so as to cause said signals to become aligned and, thereby, to minimize said error signal;
control means, responsive to the statistical characteristics of said error signal, capable of dynamically changing the non-linear response characteristics of said detector means to said local coded signal and to said received coded signal so that said signals remain substantially aligned over a controllable range of error signal levels.
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Abstract
A pseudo-random-number code detection and tracking system using a closed loop system wherein a detector having a non-linear response characteristic is responsive to a coded received signal and to a locally generated coded signal to produce an error signal. The error is used to control the characteristics of the local signal so as to cause the signals to become aligned. Means are further provided to dynamically control the non-linear response characteristics of the detector so that the coded received signal and coded local signal remain aligned over a controllable range of error signal levels. Thus, a relatively large range can be used during an acquisition operation and a relatively narrower range during the tracking operation.
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1. A pseudo-random-number code detection and tracking system comprising
means for receiving a transmitted coded signal; -
means for generating a local coded feedback signal; detector means having non-linear response characteristics responsive to said coded received signal and to said local coded signal and including means for comparing said received and local signals to produce an error signal when said received and local signals are not aligned; means responsive to said error signal for controlling the operation of said local coded feedback signal generating means to vary the characteristics of said local coded feedback signal so as to cause said signals to become aligned and, thereby, to minimize said error signal; control means, responsive to the statistical characteristics of said error signal, capable of dynamically changing the non-linear response characteristics of said detector means to said local coded signal and to said received coded signal so that said signals remain substantially aligned over a controllable range of error signal levels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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