Spread spectrum communication system using DECT protocol

(21) Appl. No.: 09/882,270

(22) Filed: Jun. 14, 2001

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US 2002/0034171 Al Mar. 21, 2002

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Primary Examiner—Alpus H. Hsu

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Stuart A. Whittington

(57) ABSTRACT

A spread spectrum transmitter adapted for transmitting input data streams from a DECT (Digital European Cordless Telecommunication System) MAC (medium-access control) layer, where the data streams conform to a DECT physical layer packet structure. A related spread spectrum receiver is also disclosed.

21 Claims, 9 Drawing Sheets

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