System and method for processing an analog signal. For example, a demodulator for processing an analog signal includes one or more analog-to-digital converters configured to receive an analog signal and generate a digital signal based at least in part on the analog signal, and a correlator coupled to the one or more analog-to-digital converters and configured to generate a stream of correlation results including a first plurality of correlation results, a second plurality of correlation results, and a third plurality of correlation results. The first plurality of correlation results is different from the second plurality of correlation results by at least one correlation result, and the second plurality of correlation results is different from the third plurality of correlation results by at least another correlation result.

A master-slave system for communication over an ultra-wideband radio connection is proposed. The master-slave system comprises at least one slave device and one master device, wherein the slave device and the master device are configured to communicate over the ultra-wideband radio connection. The master device is configured to generate and transmit a request message to the slave device over a first channel of the ultra-wideband radio connection. The slave device is configured to receive the request message over the first channel of the ultra-wideband radio connection, generate at least one response message based on the request message, and transmit the at least one response message to the master device over the first channel of the ultra-wideband radio connection, and the master device is configured to receive the at least one response message. Further, the master device is configured to classify the first channel of the ultra-wideband radio connection as suitable or unsuitable for data transmission based on the at least one received response message and to transmit further messages on the first channel of the ultra-wideband radio connection or to change to another channel of the ultra-wideband radio connection based on the classification.

System and method for processing an analog signal. For example, a demodulator for processing an analog signal includes one or more analog-to-digital converters configured to receive an analog signal and generate a digital signal based at least in part on the analog signal, and a correlator coupled to the one or more analog-to-digital converters and configured to generate a stream of correlation results including a first plurality of correlation results, a second plurality of correlation results, and a third plurality of correlation results. The first plurality of correlation results is different from the second plurality of correlation results by at least one correlation result, and the second plurality of correlation results is different from the third plurality of correlation results by at least another correlation result.

System and method for processing an analog signal. For example, a demodulator for processing an analog signal includes one or more analog-to-digital converters configured to receive an analog signal and generate a digital signal based at least in part on the analog signal, and a correlator coupled to the one or more analog-to-digital converters and configured to generate a stream of correlation results including a first plurality of correlation results, a second plurality of correlation results, and a third plurality of correlation results. The first plurality of correlation results is different from the second plurality of correlation results by at least one correlation result, and the second plurality of correlation results is different from the third plurality of correlation results by at least another correlation result.

Systems and methods for avoiding interference are provided. Such systems and methods can include receiving wireless network information from a first access point, the wireless network information identifying any channels used by any WiFi networks detected by a first access point, identifying any second information channel sequences used by any second access points located within a predetermined distance of the first access point, identifying and allocating a first information channel sequence to be used by the first access point so that no channels in the first information channel sequence overlap with any of the channels used by the WiFi networks or with the second information channel sequences, identifying and allocating a first operating channel sequence to be used by the first access point based on the first information channel sequence, and transmitting the first information channel sequence and the first operating channel sequence to the first access point.

An electronic device that communicates with a second electronic device using adaptive frequency hopping across different spectral bands is described. An integrated circuit in the electronic device includes processing logic that determines an adaptive spectral map that specifies channels across multiple spectral bands. During communication with a second electronic device that includes a second integrated circuit using a communication protocol (such as Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy), the integrated circuit selects channels in the adaptive spectral map, where selection can be based on a predefined frequency-hopping sequence.

A method for operating a communications system includes transmitting a preamble sequence including a plurality of tones. Each tone of the plurality of tones has a first characteristic and a second characteristic. The first characteristic of each of the tones of the plurality of tones has a predetermined relative relationship to the first characteristic of each of the other tones of the plurality of tones and the second characteristic of each of the tones of the plurality of tones has a predetermined relative relationship to the second characteristic of each of the other tones of the plurality of tones. The first and second characteristics may include relative power and relative phase.

System and method for processing an analog signal. For example, a demodulator for processing an analog signal includes one or more analog-to-digital converters configured to receive an analog signal and generate a digital signal based at least in part on the analog signal, and a correlator coupled to the one or more analog-to-digital converters and configured to generate a stream of correlation results including a first plurality of correlation results, a second plurality of correlation results, and a third plurality of correlation results. The first plurality of correlation results is different from the second plurality of correlation results by at least one correlation result, and the second plurality of correlation results is different from the third plurality of correlation results by at least another correlation result.

An ultra-wideband communication and/or location system having a plurality of channels, each implementing a respective one of a plurality of predetermined codewords. Within each channel, one or more predetermined pulse repetition frequencies are defined. Within a single UWB system, more than two networks of transceivers may be co-located without mutual interference if each is assigned a unique combination of codewords and spreading factors.

A method for operating a communications system includes transmitting a preamble sequence including a plurality of tones. Each tone of the plurality of tones has a first characteristic and a second characteristic. The first characteristic of each of the tones of the plurality of tones has a predetermined relative relationship to the first characteristic of each of the other tones of the plurality of tones and the second characteristic of each of the tones of the plurality of tones has a predetermined relative relationship to the second characteristic of each of the other tones of the plurality of tones. The first and second characteristics may include relative power and relative phase.