In a channel estimating circuit, a Sync Word is demodulated by using a channel estimation value not with a symbol or a slot including the Sync Word to be demodulated, but with its preceding and succeeding symbols or slots. Furthermore, in a channel estimation process, if a Synch Word to be demodulated...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7366228?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7366228 - Synchronization detecting apparatus