摘要:
In an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) system, an apparatus is used to improve the transmission and reception of encoded ATM information over a wireless link having an encoder for encoding the information, assembling the information into a frame format and interleaving of the information for transmission over the wireless link. In addition, the apparatus also has a decoder for decoding information received via the wireless link which was encoded by a similar apparatus transmitting the information over the wireless link. Further, methods utilized by the encoder and decoder to improve transmission include increasing the bandwidth efficiency by dropping a header byte from every ATM cell; assembling separate header and payload frames; utilizing and rearranging idle/unassigned cells in the payload frame for storing and, thereby, increasing error correction code in the frame; dynamically changing the coding of frame in real time from one payload frame to optimize utilization of the mumber of available idle/unassigned cells occurring in each frame; restoring the positions of all idle/unassigned cells to their original position at a receiving end in order to leave the Cell Delay Variation unaffected; interleaving the frames to reduce burst errors during transmission; preservation of overhead parity bits present in the original frames received from a wireline link; cell Header error detection and correction through the use of a generated syndrome; and a synchronization pattern detection method during decoding.
摘要:
Novel satellite communications systems, methods, and related devices are described. In one set of embodiments, available frequency channels may be dynamically assigned to particular beams of a multi-beam satellite system. The frequency assignment may be based on the amount of frequency allocated to particular beams of the multi-beam satellite system, utilizing a novel frequency selection method employing frequency reuse constraints. There may be a number of distinct frequency channels that are each assigned to one or more different beams. Such a system may be made up of a satellite in communication with terminals (e.g., user terminals or gateways). The satellite may receive and compile bandwidth request data from the terminals, and use this information in frequency assignment.
摘要:
Systems, methods, and devices for novel error detection and retransmission processes are described. These processes may be implemented on intermediate communication links between two end terminals, wherein the intermediate links are via satellite. Error control mechanisms to detect and retransmit lost or corrupted frames may be implemented at the network layer, or between the network and data link layers. Processes for discovering error control protocol-aware terminals are described. Features of these error control processes may include a configurable delay limit, tailored to traffic type or class.
摘要:
Satellite communications systems, methods, and related devices are described. In one embodiment, a satellite communications system is configured to dynamically allocate bandwidth and frequencies among different beams. Bandwidth request data may be received and compiled from the terminals. The satellite may be configured with different beam coverage areas, and may dynamically allocate bandwidth and particular frequency channels to different beam coverage areas based on the requests. In each of a series of one or more epochs, and according to the bandwidth requests, there may be allocations among carrier groups, traffic classes, and particular terminals. The setup of slot structure and selection of modes for particular terminals is also addressed.
摘要:
One embodiment of the present invention is an improved feedback amplifier circuit having a variable closed loop gain which avoids including switching elements in its feedback network and maintains a constant output voltage window for an input signal having a wide dynamic range. That is, the switching elements are not on the active feedback path (e.g., they are isolated from the active feedback path). In this manner, the gain of the amplifier circuit may be determined only by the feedback resistance which can be more easily controlled through the use of precision resistors. Additionally, by removing the switches from the feedback network, the parasitics associated with each switch may also be removed from the feedback path of the amplifier circuit. Accordingly, the bandwidth of the feedback amplifier circuit can be controlled more effectively. Specifically, the present embodiment avoids locating the switching functionality in the feedback network by changing the output stage of the feedback amplifier circuit. In other words, the switching functionality of the present embodiment is located within the output stage of the feedback amplifier circuit. Furthermore, it is appreciated that the present embodiment provides a way to isolate the unused feedback path of the feedback amplifier circuit which has a variable closed loop gain.
摘要:
A circuit comprising a first circuit and a state machine. The first circuit may be configured to generate a plurality of state inputs in response to (i) a first clock signal, (ii) a second clock signal delayed from the first clock signal, and (iii) a data signal. The state machine may be configured to generate a pump up signal and a pump down signal in response to (i) said data signal and (ii) a plurality of quadrants defined by a number of possible combinations of the state inputs. The state machine may be further configured to transition between any of the quadrants.
摘要:
Novel satellite communications systems, methods, and related devices are described. In some embodiments, a satellite communications system is configured to dynamically allocate bandwidth to terminals. Such a system may be made up of a satellite in communication with terminals (e.g., user terminals or gateways). The satellite or a Network Control Center (NCC) may receive and compile bandwidth request data from the terminals. In each of a series of one or more epochs, and according to the bandwidth requests, the satellite and/or NCC may allocate carrier group resources to particular traffic classes. The assignment of allocated resources to particular terminals is also described.
摘要:
Novel satellite communications systems, methods, and related devices are described. In some embodiments, a satellite communications system is configured to dynamically allocate bandwidth to terminals. Such a system may be made up of a satellite in communication with terminals (e.g., user terminals or gateways). The satellite or a Network Control Center (NCC) may receive and compile bandwidth request data from the terminals. In each of a series of one or more epochs, and according to the bandwidth requests, the satellite and/or NCC may allocate carrier group resources to particular traffic classes. The assignment of allocated resources to particular terminals is also described.
摘要:
Systems, methods, and devices for novel error detection and retransmission processes are described. These processes may be implemented on intermediate communication links between two end terminals, wherein the intermediate links are via satellite. Error control mechanisms to detect and retransmit lost or corrupted frames may be implemented at the network layer, or between the network and data link layers. Processes for discovering error control protocol-aware terminals are described. Features of these error control processes may include a configurable delay limit, tailored to traffic type or class.
摘要:
Novel satellite communications systems, methods, and related devices are described. In one set of embodiments, available frequency channels may be dynamically assigned to particular beams of a multi-beam satellite system. The frequency assignment may be based on the amount of frequency allocated to particular beams of the multi-beam satellite system, utilizing a novel frequency selection method employing frequency reuse constraints. There may be a number of distinct frequency channels that are each assigned to one or more different beams. Such a system may be made up of a satellite in communication with terminals (e.g., user terminals or gateways). The satellite may receive and compile bandwidth request data from the terminals, and use this information in frequency assignment.