Pulse or digital communications – Spread spectrum – Direct sequence
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2009-10-27
Torres, Juan A (Department: 2611)
Pulse or digital communications
Spread spectrum
Direct sequence
Reexamination Certificate
active
07609753
ABSTRACT:
A Link 16 radio receiving system includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a combiner and a rake receiver. The combiner is coupled to the first antenna and the second antenna. The combiner provides a combined signal. The rake receiver is coupled to the combiner to receive the combined signal.
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Barbieri Daniel M.
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Torres Juan A
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