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Multicarrier reverse link timing synchronization system, device and method

  • US 5,802,044 A
  • Filed: 04/26/1996
  • Issued: 09/01/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A communication system including:

  • A) a base unit, for transmitting a forward link signal, receiving a multicarrier reverse link signal, and determining a timing offset for signals received on a reverse link timing synchronization channel, wherein the reverse link synchronization channel comprises a plurality of adjacent reverse link carrier frequencies that are utilized by a subscriber unit which tranmits a multicarrier signal to facilitate reverse link multicarrier signal symbol timing synchronization, andB) a plurality of subscriber units which transmit multicarrier signals, for receiving a forward link signal, transmitting a reverse link symbol timing synchronization burst on a reverse link timing synchronization channel wherein the reverse link timing synchronization channel comprises a plurality of adjacent reverse link carrier frequencies that are utilized by each subscriber unit, and adjusting a timing reference for transmitting signals to facilitate reverse link timing synchronization.

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