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Data processing method and apparatus

  • US 6,430,524 B1
  • Filed: 02/08/2000
  • Issued: 08/06/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A data processing apparatus for processing input data and for outputting the processed data as output data, comprising:

  • input-reliability calculating means for calculating an input reliability indicating the reliability of the input data;

    output-reliability calculating means for calculating an output reliability indicating the reliability of the output data;

    correction-value calculating means for calculating a correction value for correcting the input reliability; and

    data processing means for processing the input data based on the input reliability corrected with the corrected value and-based on the output reliability, and for outputting the output data.

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