Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a digital communications system is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, power of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, timing of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is detected. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is localized. In accordance with at least one embodiment, combinatorial processing is used to increase reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, gradual rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, confirmed stepwise progression rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, transmission detection is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, reporting of cryptographic mode utilization is provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a digital communications system is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, power of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, timing of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is detected. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is localized. In accordance with at least one embodiment, combinatorial processing is used to increase reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, gradual rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, confirmed stepwise progression rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, transmission detection is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, reporting of cryptographic mode utilization is provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a digital communications system is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, power of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, timing of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is detected. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is localized. In accordance with at least one embodiment, combinatorial processing is used to increase reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, gradual rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, confirmed stepwise progression rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, transmission detection is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, reporting of cryptographic mode utilization is provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a digital communications system is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, power of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, timing of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is detected. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is localized. In accordance with at least one embodiment, combinatorial processing is used to increase reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, gradual rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, confirmed stepwise progression rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, transmission detection is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, reporting of cryptographic mode utilization is provided.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one embodiment, a method and apparatus is provided for generating a first pressure wave propagating in a first direction, said first pressure wave adapted to interact with at least a first portion of a plurality of environmental objects and to produce a first response audible to a user, for generating a second pressure wave propagating in a second direction, said second pressure wave adapted to interact with at least a second portion of the plurality of environmental objects and to produce a second response audible to the user; and for causing additional iterations of the first and second pressure waves. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pressure wave is initiated with a first abrupt increase in amplitude and the second pressure wave is initiated with a second abrupt increase in amplitude.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one embodiment, a method and apparatus is provided for generating a first pressure wave propagating in a first direction, said first pressure wave adapted to interact with at least a first portion of a plurality of environmental objects and to produce a first response audible to a user, for generating a second pressure wave propagating in a second direction, said second pressure wave adapted to interact with at least a second portion of the plurality of environmental objects and to produce a second response audible to the user; and for causing additional iterations of the first and second pressure waves. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pressure wave is initiated with a first abrupt increase in amplitude and the second pressure wave is initiated with a second abrupt increase in amplitude.