Serial estimating method

摘要

The prior art method of estimating a sequence by making use of a Viterbi algorithm is modified as follows: (1) A path at a certain past instant is modified to derive a modified path. (2) The path metric value of the modified path is calculated. (3) The path metric of a normal path and the path metric of the modified path are compared. If the path metric of the modified path is smaller, the path is modified. (4) A surviving path is selected from plural paths passing through the modified path.