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Apparatus and method for automated band selection via synthesizer bit insertion

  • US 6,708,044 B1
  • Filed: 04/04/2000
  • Issued: 03/16/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for providing band selection in a communication apparatus with band to band operating capability, the communication apparatus including a receiver section, a transmitter section, a frequency synthesizer and a controller, the method comprising:

  • receiving a frequency command data signal, the frequency command data signal used for deriving a bit stream, the bit stream including a frequency data word defining a synthesizer operating frequency and at least one functional bit for specifying a mode of operation;

    extracting the functional bit from the bit stream to generate an operational signal;

    providing the operational signal to the receiver section to modify operation thereof; and

    , utilizing the frequency data word to further modify operation of the communication apparatus.

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