Reverse link channel estimation using common and dedicated pilot channels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9240909
APP PUB NO 20090191835A1
SERIAL NO

12019381

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The present invention provides a method of channel estimation implemented in a receiver having multiple antennas configured to receive at least one common pilot available to a plurality of users and a plurality of dedicated pilots. Each dedicated pilot is allocated to one of the plurality of users. The method includes estimating at least one first channel associated with a first user and at least one second channel associated with a second user based on observations of the plurality of dedicated pilots and of said at least one common pilot.

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WSOU INVESTMENTS LLC11150 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 1400 LOS ANGELES CA 90025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lozano, Angel Barcelona, ES 15 463
Venkatesan, Sivarama Milltown, US 10 128

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