Apparatus, module and computer program for minimizing correlation between signals
AssigneeKoninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
InventorsBertrand Vandewiele, Paul Mattheijssen, Nanel Collados Asensio
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Abstract
An apparatus that comprises means to simultaneously receive a first number of signals and a larger number of signal pathways comprises means to determine the correlation between first said number of signals for each of the possible signal pathways. The apparatus also comprises means to select from said second number of possible signal pathways an optimal subset of signal pathways that assure that there is a minimum level of correlation between said received first number of signals.
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Apparatus comprising:
- means for simultaneously receiving a first number of signals, a second number of possible signal pathways, said second number being larger than said first number,
- means for determining a correlation between said first number of signals for each of said possible signal pathways,
- means for selecting from said second number of possible signal pathways an optimal subset of signal pathways having a minimal correlation between said received first number of signals.
Module for use in an apparatus that is arranged to simultaneously receive a first number of signals that can use a second number of possible signal pathways, said second number being larger than said first number, the module comprising:
- means for determining a correlation between said first number of signals for each of said possible signal pathways,
- means for selecting from said second number of possible signal pathways an optimal subset of signal pathways having a minimal correlation between said received first number of signals.
Computer program product for use in an apparatus that is arranged to simultaneously receive a first number of signals that can use a second number of possible signal pathways, said second number being larger than said first number, the computer program product being arranged to:
- determine a correlation between the first number of signals for each of said signal pathways,
- select from said second number of possible signal pathways an optimal subset of signal pathways having a minimal correlation between said received first number of signals.
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