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Modem with data compression selected constellation

  • US 4,937,844 A
  • Filed: 11/03/1988
  • Issued: 06/26/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A transmitter/modulator, comprising in combination:

  • transmitting means for transmitting information over a transmission line, said information being represented by points in one of a plurality of selectable constellations, each said selectable constellation having a different number of points;

    comprissing means for compressing information to be transmitted by said transmitting means; and

    selecting means, responsive to said compressing means, for selecting one of said plurality of constellations based upon a level of compression obtained by said compressing means.

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