However, if the delay is larger than the GI, the interfering symbol would be a mixture of two “partial” OFDM symbols; i.e. something similar to “r=FFT(v+w)=FFT(v)+FFT([wr(n, n+1, . . . , N?1) w2(0, 1, . . . n?1)])”. Then, the expression “FFT([w1(n, n+1+1, . . . , N?1) w2(0, 1, . . . n?1)])” produces an “uncontrolled interference” of all carriers of “w1” and “w2” onto each of the carries of “v”. This increases the interference reduction complexity considerably.
Hence, it is preferred that aligned overlapping OFDM symbols are utilized to reduce overhead/processing complexity; however, non-aligned symbols can be handled (yet with increased complexity).
Notwithstanding, however, it will be recognized that the order of the LS and preamble can feasibly be permuted within the illustrated data structure (frame); i.e., preamble after the LS. (i.e., the invention is not limited to the structure shown in
Moreover, the LS can be placed after the data portion within the frame if desired. For example, certain standards/protocols utilize a small LS in the middle of the frame (so-called “mid-ambles”).
It will also be appreciated that a complete shift of the LS and preamble (i.e., so that the preamble boundary of the useful data signal is aligned with the data portion 408 boundary of the interfering signal as shown in