Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the latency in a GPRS network, via which information is transmitted between a data requesting unit, i.e. a client (1), and a data-providing unit, i.e. a server (9), in the form of data packets. In order to transmit the data packets from the client (1) to the server (9), at least one first communication channel (UL-TBF) is opened and then closed. At least a second communication channel (DL-TBF) is then opened and closed for transmitting information from the server (9) to the client (1). A not insignificant latency is thus produced between the request for information and the receipt of information, which can be reduced, according to the invention, by opening the second communication channel (DL TBF) before closing the first communication channel (UL-TBF). A radio channel is thus provided for preventive purposes, for the feedback of the requested data.

Abstract: In an OFDM receiver the complex values of predetermined pilot sub-carriers are compared with expected values to determine pilot distortion values for those sub-carriers. The phases of the differences between successive values are determined, and then the rate at which these phases change with respect to sub-carrier frequency is determined. Data distortion estimates for other sub-carriers can be calculated by interpolation of the pilot distortion values such that the data distortion estimates have a phase which substantially complies with the determined rate.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining a global mask value for filtering incoming messages in a CAN environment having a predetermined number of match registers, where the global mask value has one or more bits. A set of incoming messages to be identified is established. Each of the one or more bits in the global mask value is set to a first digital value. The following steps are repeated until the set of incoming messages to be identified fits within a predetermined number of match registers: adding a don't_care bit to the global mask value and determining a best position for the added don't_care bit. The don't_care bit is represented by a second digital value in the best position.