Telecommunications – Receiver or analog modulated signal frequency converter – Plural receivers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)
Telecommunications
Receiver or analog modulated signal frequency converter
Plural receivers
C455S132000, C455S134000, C455S273000, C375S148000, C375S150000, C375S346000, C375S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07079820
ABSTRACT:
Combining signals includes receiving first signals having a first frequency and second signals having a second frequency. A first weight reflecting a signal-to-noise ratio associated with a first signal is determined for each first signal, and a first signal output is generate from the first signals in accordance with the first weights. A second weight reflecting a signal-to-noise ratio associated with a second signal is determined for each second signal, and a second signal output is generate from the second signals in accordance with the second weights. The first signal output and the second signal output are combined to yield a combined signal output.
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Bortnyk George P.
Lupia David J.
Alsomiri Isam
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Raytheon Company
Tarcza Thomas H.
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