Method and system for decoding control data in GSM-based systems using inherent redundancy

A non-transitory machine-readable storage having stored thereon, a computer program having at least one code section for signal processing, the at least one code section being executable by a machine for causing the machine to perform steps comprising:

• generating a corresponding redundancy verification parameter for a received GSM bit sequence that is decoded using at least one decoding algorithm;
• verifying said decoded received GSM bit sequence based on said corresponding redundancy verification parameter;
• and
• if said decoded received GSM bit sequence fails said verification, decoding said received GSM bit sequence by imposing at least one physical constraint during decoding by said at least one decoding algorithm.

A system for signal processing, the system comprising:

• one or more processors that are operable to generate a corresponding redundancy verification parameter for a received GSM bit sequence that is decoded using at least one decoding algorithm;
• said one or more processors are operable to verify said decoded received GSM bit sequence based on said corresponding redundancy verification parameter;
• and
• said one or more processors are operable to decode said received GSM bit sequence by imposing at least one physical constraint during decoding by said at least one decoding algorithm, if said decoded received GSM bit sequence fails said verification.