Methods and systems for estimating frequency synchronization accuracy

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PATENT NO 9673970
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15053402

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This invention relates to methods and systems for estimating and checking synchronization accuracy, in particular frequency synchronization accuracy. It is particularly applicable to synchronization methods and systems which involve a digital phase-locked loop (DPLL) and embodiments provide methods and systems for estimating and tracking how well the DPLL is frequency synchronized to a source frequency. In one embodiment, frequency synchronization accuracy is used as an additional quality metric for mobile call handover between base stations. Call handover is of major importance within any mobile network; without checking frequency synchronization before handover dropped calls and interrupted communication can result.

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KHALIFA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYP O BOX 127788 ABU DHABI

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Aweya, James Abu Dhabi, AE 79 3131
Boyd, Ivan Ipswich, GB 13 205

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