Patent ID: 6178196
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: H04B,H04L

Abstract:
A method for decoding a set of M signals received at an input interface from a plurality of terminal units that transmit on a given channel, comprising the steps of:processing said M signals, received over L time intervals, where L is an integer, with signals having components related to channel coefficients between transmitting points of said terminal units and an input interface, to detect signals transmitted from each of said terminal units by canceling interference from K of said terminal units, where M and K are integers such that M.gtoreq.2 and K.ltoreq.M, and to identity probable signals transmitted by said terminal units through maximum likelihood detection; andapplying signals developed through said maximum likelihood detection to a location, from which the signals may be applied to post processing that culminates in signals adapted for delivery to users.