Processing gain for wireless communication, such as in automatic data collection systems for public utility data collection

摘要

Several embodiments are described that increase processing gain. Under one embodiment, a wireless receiver quickly and accurately determines a particular frequency hopping table employed by a transmitter. Under another embodiment, the wireless receiver accumulates packets, such as packets containing utility meter data, and employs a mathematical process on the packets to generate an improved, decodable packet. Other embodiments are described in detail.