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ML-driven adaptive signal processing for wireless receivers

Communications & RFComputing, Software & AIDefense & Aerospace ApplicationsLab validated

This technology uses machine learning to automatically tune and optimize how a radio receiver or transmitter processes incoming signals in real time. Rather than relying on fixed, manually configured signal processing rules, the system continuously observes how well it is handling RF signals, compares current performance against historical data, and adjusts its internal processing parameters on the fly. Think of it as a self-calibrating radio that gets smarter over time by learning from its own performance history. The approach is general enough to apply across a range of radio hardware stages, from filtering and equalization to demodulation.

What you could build

An adaptive signal processing software layer or embedded firmware module for wireless base stations, software-defined radios, or military communications hardware that autonomously optimizes RF reception quality without human intervention; buyers would be telecom equipment OEMs, defense communications integrators, and SDR platform vendors.

Who in Virginia should care

Defense communications contractors and systems integrators in Northern Virginia and the Hampton Roads corridor — particularly those building SDR-based platforms for DoD — would have direct procurement interest.

Readiness: Lab validated

Concept — described but not yet demonstrated. Lab validated — supported by experimental results in the patent. Prototype likely — the text describes a built, working embodiment.

Readiness is inferred from the patent text, not from a lab visit.

The record

Inventors
Timothy James O`Shea, Thomas Charles Clancy III
Granted
August 27, 2019
Status
Granted patent
Patent number
10396919

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