Generating signals having different modulation formats
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1. A method of forming a signal having one of a plurality of modulation formats, comprising the steps of:
- encoding first data in accordance with one of a plurality of modulation formats;
combining the encoded first data with second data identifying the modulation format of the encoded first data to form a signal having a header including the second data; and
encoding the second data in accordance with the one modulation format.
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Abstract
A signal having one of a plurality of modulation formats is formed by encoding first data in accordance with a particular one of the modulation formats. The encoded first data is then combined with second data identifying the particular modulation format of the encoded first data to form the signal.
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1. A method of forming a signal having one of a plurality of modulation formats, comprising the steps of:
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encoding first data in accordance with one of a plurality of modulation formats;
combining the encoded first data with second data identifying the modulation format of the encoded first data to form a signal having a header including the second data; and
encoding the second data in accordance with the one modulation format. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
encoding the first data includes source coding and channel coding the first data.
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3. A method according to claim 2, wherein:
the encoded first data is combined with the second data by inserting the second data into a portion of the channel encoded first data included in the signal header.
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4. A method according to claim 1, wherein:
the encoded second data forms a flag within the signal header.
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5. A method according to claim 1, wherein:
the second data is a three bit word.
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6. An encoded signal having one of a plurality of modulation formats, comprising:
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a first signal portion having first data encoded in accordance with one of a plurality of modulation formats; and
a second signal portion having second data modulated in the one modulation format, forming a part of the header of the encoded signal, identifying the modulation format of the encoded first data. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
the encoded first data is source coded and channel coded.
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8. An encoded signal according to claim 7, wherein:
the second signal portion is disposed within channel coded data forming another part of the encoded signal header.
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9. An encoded signal according to claim 6, wherein:
the second data is in the form of a flag.
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10. An encoded signal according to claim 6, wherein:
the second data is a three bit word.
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Current AssigneeMitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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Original AssigneeMitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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InventorsMizutani, Yoshiki, Poon, Tommy C., Nakayama, Hiroyuki, Bao, Jay
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Primary Examiner(s)Chin, Stephen
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Assistant Examiner(s)Ha, Dac V.
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Application NumberUS09/287,125Time in Patent Office1,728 DaysField of Search375/222, 375/220, 375/219, 375/259, 375/275, 375/316, 375/340, 332/108, 332/119, 332/151, 329/316, 455/73, 455/102, 455/142, 455/205US Class Current375/295CPC Class CodesH04L 27/0008 arrangements for allowing a...
