Abstract:
The invention relates to a network access node (100) for a wireless communication system (500). The network access node (100) generates a control message (502) comprising frequency information associated with a modulation frequency used by the network access node (100) for modulation of symbols for transmission to a client device (300). The network access node (100) further transmits the control message (502) to the client device (300). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a client device (300), corresponding methods, and a computer program.
Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a coexistence of a first radio access technology (RAT), such as a fifth generation (5G) new radio (NR) technology with a second RAT, such as a narrow-band internet-of-things (NB-IOT) technology. In a first aspect, a 5G NR resource block size and an NB-IOT resource block size are defined, and a compatible alignment of an NB-IOT resource block and a 5G NR resource block is identified. An offset associated with the compatible alignment is then determined in which the offset is within a threshold offset and facilitates an identification of a valid NB-IOT resource block. In a second aspect, an offset associated with a compatible alignment of a 5G NR resource block and an NB-IOT resource block is ascertained, and a channel raster is shifted according to the offset associated with the compatible alignment.
Abstract:
A method in a receiver node (110, 115) is disclosed. The method comprises converting (604) a received time-domain signal (305, 405) to a frequency-domain signal, and obtaining (608), for the frequency-domain signal, an estimate of a frequency offset between a particular transmitter of one or more transmitters of interest and a receiver of the receiver node. The method comprises obtaining (612) a frequency compensated signal by applying a first frequency offset to compensate for the estimated frequency offset, and obtaining (616) a first channel estimation from the frequency compensated signal. The method comprises obtaining (620) a second channel estimation from the first channel estimation by applying a second frequency offset to the estimated channel, wherein the second frequency offset is the opposite of the first frequency offset.
Abstract:
Techniques for pilot-aided carrier frequency and phase synchronization may use a three-pass process. In a first pass, initial frequency offset may be addressed, and a frame start time may be established. In a second pass, a fine frequency correction may be performed. In a third pass, phase variation may be tracked and corrected using a minimum set of pilot symbols.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for estimating a frequency offset of received signals. The receiving device receives a plurality of pilot signals form a transmitting device, and determines an un-aliased frequency offset estimate based on the received pilot signals. The receiving device further determines a low-noise frequency offset estimate based on the received pilot signals, wherein the low-noise frequency offset estimate is blow a threshold noise level. The receiving device then generates a hybrid frequency offset estimate based at least in part on the un-aliased and low-noise frequency offset estimates, wherein the hybrid frequency offset estimate is un-aliased and has a lower estimation noise than the un-aliased frequency offset estimate.
Abstract:
Provided is an apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving wireless signals. A transmitting apparatus has a signal processor and a transmitter. The signal processor is configured to generate a signal having a middle channel and at least one side channel. The transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit the signal subject to a spectral mask that has shoulder regions. According to an embodiment of the invention, the signal processor generates the signal such that each side channel is positioned in one of the shoulder regions of the spectral mask. In this manner, bandwidth from the shoulder regions can be utilized by one or more side channels. Also provided is a receiving apparatus having a receiver configured to wirelessly receive the signal, and a signal processor configured to process the signal.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for detecting a center frequency of an input signal, the input signal including a carrier signal modulated with a modulation signal. Detecting a frequency of a second signal. Determining a difference signal between the center frequency of the input signal and the frequency of the second signal. Modifying the frequency of the second signal based on the difference signal to provide the carrier signal. And, outputting the carrier signal.
Abstract:
Systems and methods of data communication, re-purposing a legacy communications system, and monitoring slip rings are provided. Disclosed systems and methods provide the capability to communicate serial data, Ethernet data or a combination thereof over IP slip rings and/or legacy slip rings. Disclosed systems and methods monitor IP slip rings or legacy slip rings connected to legacy wiring, structured cabling, or a combination thereof for a combination of wear and debris. Exemplary methods of re-purposing a legacy communications system comprise establishing communications interface device including a serial bus-interface on a legacy slip ring, filtering serial data signals and Ethernet data signals through the legacy slip ring, and reducing interference between the serial data signals and Ethernet data signals. Exemplary embodiments include but not limited to methods of monitoring slip rings comprising determining channel state information of carrier frequencies in at least one communication channel and analyzing the channel state information for changes in properties in that communication channel.