Title :
A survey of error-correcting codes for channels with symbol synchronization errors
Author :
Mercier, Hugues ; Bhargava, Vijay K. ; Tarokh, Vahid
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
We present a comprehensive survey of error-correcting codes for channels corrupted by synchronization errors. We discuss potential applications as well as the obstacles that need to be overcome before such codes can be used in practical systems.
Keywords :
error correction codes; synchronisation; deletion errors; duplication errors; error correcting code; insertion errors; symbol synchronization errors; Additive noise; Error correction codes; Integrated circuit noise; Magnetic noise; Optical noise; Potential well; Semiconductor device noise; Space technology; Timing; Working environment noise; Error-correcting codes; deletion errors; duplication errors; insertion errors; synchronization errors;
Journal_Title :
Communications Surveys & Tutorials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/SURV.2010.020110.00079
