SNR Measurement Using Equalized Data for Target Quality

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data processing systems face challenges in determining the quality of programmed targets, making it difficult to improve performance due to the unknown quality of these targets.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a data processing system with an equalizer circuit, signal to noise ratio calculation circuit, and parameter adjustment circuit to equalize data inputs, calculate signal to noise ratios, and adjust parameters based on these ratios, thereby improving data processing performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a programmed target is used for data processing, then data processing performance is improved, but the quality of the programmed target becomes unknown and difficult to improve

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing performanceVSAvoidquality of programmed target
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the signal-to-noise ratio calculated from the equalized output is fed back to adjust the programmed target. The parameter adjustment circuit uses the SNR information to modify the target parameters, creating a closed-loop system that continuously improves target quality based on actual processing performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters of the programmed target based on the calculated signal-to-noise ratio. The parameter adjustment circuit modifies target parameters dynamically according to the SNR measurement, allowing the system to adapt to varying signal conditions and optimize performance in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the programmed target is adjusted to improve performance, then data processing quality improves, but the complexity of determining optimal parameters increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing qualityVSAvoidcomplexity of determining optimal parameters
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual or iterative parameter optimization methods with an automated signal-to-noise ratio calculation system. By using mathematical computation of SNR from the equalized output, the system automatically determines optimal parameters without requiring complex analysis or manual tuning procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If signal to noise ratio is calculated from equalized output, then parameter adjustment becomes possible, but additional calculation complexity is introduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adjustment capabilityVSAvoidcalculation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs the signal-to-noise ratio calculation as a preliminary step in the parameter adjustment process. By computing the SNR from the equalized output before parameter adjustment, the system prepares the necessary information in advance, enabling straightforward and efficient parameter optimization without requiring complex real-time computations during the adjustment phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8929017B2Systems and methods for SNR measurement using equalized data
Publication Date: 2015.01.06 AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL SALES PTE LTD
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for data processing. For example, a data processing system is discussed that includes: an equalizer circuit, a signal to noise ratio calculation circuit, and a parameter adjustment circuit. The equalizer circuit is operable to equalize a data input to yield an equalized output. The signal to noise ratio calculation circuit is operable to calculate a signal to noise ratio of the equalized output based at least in part on a noise power derived from the equalized output. The parameter adjustment circuit is operable to adjust a parameter based at least in part on the signal to noise ratio.