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An intelligent gain controller (IGC) for an on-frequency repeater implements a method for identifying a desired narrow band signal within a broadband RF signal. Thus, a candidate narrow band signal within the broadband signal is isolated. The isolated narrow band signal is then processed to detect repeating features of the narrow band signal. The detected repeating features are then analyzed to identify the signal type of the isolated narrow band signal. System gain of the in-frequency repeater can be controlled based on the power level of the identified narrow band signal.
1. A method for a repeater to identify a desired narrow band signal within a broadband RF signal, the method comprising steps of:
isolating a candidate narrow band signal within the broadband signal;
detecting a predetermined signal element within the narrow band signal;
analyzing the detected element to identify the signal type of the isolated narrow band signal;
wherein the step of detecting the predetermined signal element within the narrow band signal in the repeater comprises steps of:
digitizing the narrow band signal to generate a corresponding n-bit digital signal; and
digitally processing the digital signal;
wherein predetermined signal element comprises a repeating feature of the narrow band signal, and wherein the step of processing the digital signal comprises a step of autocorrelating the digital signal with at least one delayed version of itself;
wherein the step of autocorrelating the digital signal comprises cascaded autocorrelation; and
wherein the cascaded autocorrelation comprises steps of:
in a first stage, computing a product of the digital signal and a delayed version of the digital signal which has been subject to a delay corresponding to a one frame, wherein a length of the frame is based on an expected repetition rate of repeating features of the narrow band signal; and
in each successive stage, computing a product of the product computed by the previous stage and a further delayed version of the digital signal which has been subject to an additional delay corresponding to a one frame.
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This application is based on, and claims priority from Canadian Patent Application No. 2,459,428 filed Mar. 3, 2004.
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The present application relates to wireless access networks and, in particular, to a method and system for signal recognition in an on-frequency repeater.
On-frequency repeaters are known in the art, for amplifying an input signal without otherwise altering its frequency spectrum. In some cases, an on-frequency repeater may also employ various types of active circuitry in order to enhance the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, in addition to simply increasing the power level. A typical application of on-frequency repeaters is for improving wireless services within defined regions of a wireless network, where signal levels would otherwise be too low for satisfactory quality of service. For example, within a building, or a built-up urban area, signal attenuation, shadowing by buildings and/or hills, noise generated by various radio frequency sources, and multi-path effects can seriously degrade the quality of desired RF signals. In some cases, a wireless network provider may install a repeater in order to improve service in a region lying at an edge of the coverage area serviced by a base station, thereby effectively extending the reach of the base-station,
On-frequency repeaters are characterized by the fact that on input signal is amplified and retransmitted by the repeater at the same carrier frequency. For the purposes of the present invention, the term "on-frequency repeater" shall be understood to refer to any amplifier system that has this characteristic, irrespective of whether the system is used as part of an wireless communications network, or in any other context. The external input signal received by the repeater (e.g. from a base station or a subscriber's wireless communications device—WCD) can be represented by:
It will be seen that the output signal (So) radiated by the repeater is a replica of the input signal received by the repeater, that has been amplified and subject to a time delay δ due to electrical delays within the repeater. Part of this delay is inherent to the amplification process, but is primarily caused by band-pass filters used in the repeater to prevent the unwanted amplification of signals outside the frequency band of interest. Generally this delay is inversely proportional to the bandwidth of the filters. The repeater gain (G) provides the increase in signal level that makes the repeater useful.
As will be appreciated, successful operation of the repeater requires that it provide sufficient system gain G to compensate for propagation losses. On the other hand, if the gain (in either the uplink or downlink paths) is too high, the repeater will radiate unnecessarily high signal power to mobile stations within its coverage area and/or the base station. In an environment in which there is more than one repeater in use, radiation of excessive signal power in the downlink path can cause interference (in the form of multiple overlapping coverage areas) with other subscribers. The same holds true for a single repeater radiating excessive power in the downlink path causing interference to other subscribers outside the intended coverage area of the repeater. Similarly, radiation of excessive signal power to the base-station may cause interference with other base-stations and/or other users of the wireless communications network.
Automatic Gain Controllers (AGCs) capable of controlling signal gain are known in the art. Typically, AGCs are implemented as analog RF or IF circuits, in which a variable gain amplifier (VGA) is used to amplify the analog RF signal. The VGA is normally controlled by a control signal derived from a measured signal parameter. In open-loop systems, the measured signal power is normally the output signal power, that is, the power level of the RF signal being supplied to an antenna for transmission. Thus, for example, in the downlink path (from the base station to the mobile station within the local coverage area) the power level of the downlink signal supplied to the coverage area antenna is monitored by a feed-back path and used to generate the VGA control signal. This arrangement enables the VGA to provide a variable gain, so that the effective radiated power (ERP) of the downlink RF signal is approximately constant, in spite of variations in the received power of the downlink RF signal from the base station. A directly analogous operation is also performed in the uplink path, so that the effective radiated power (ERP) of uplink RF signals transmitted to the base station will be approximately constant, even with wide variations in the received power of the downlink RF signal from the base station.
A limitation of this arrangement is that the signal power level measured at the repeater output represents the total power within the signal path, rather than the power levels of desired traffic signals within it. In particular, the signal path will normally have a bandwidth of 25 MHz, or more, and contain multiple channels. In many wireless communications systems, such as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) and the 15-95 CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) system, the signal power within the control channel(s) will remain approximately constant, but the power level in each of the data channels will fluctuate widely in accordance with variations in the signal traffic. However, the AGC cannot discriminate between a power level increase due to increased traffic in a data channel, and power level increases due to any other cause (such as an increase in the received signal power). In all cases, the AGC will respond to increased output power by reducing gain. Where the measured power level increase is due to increased data channel traffic, however, this produces the undesired result that the AGC has responded to the increased data traffic by attenuating the signal power.
Applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/359,096 filed Feb. 6, 2003 provides an Intelligent Gain Control method and system which operates by identifying and isolating a desired narrow band channel within a broadband signal path. The gain of the broadband signal path is then controlled to maintain the ERP of the isolated channel substantially constant. Thus broadband gain control is implemented based on narrow band power levels of desired channels within the broadband signal path. This avoids the limitation of prior art AGC systems, in which path gain is controlled based on the total power level (of all of the traffic) within the signal path.
A limitation of this approach is that the IGC can become unreliable if signal traffic within the isolated narrow band channel is discontinuous. In the system of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/359,096, this problem is addressed by hunting for and isolating a control channel within the signal path as the desired channel for controlling gain of the signal path. Use of a control channel for gain control improves reliability because such channels almost always carry a valid signal, even when little or no subscriber data traffic is being conveyed through the network. For many common wireless communications systems, such as TDMA and AMPS, such control channels can be readily isolated. However, for some communications systems, such as mixed format (e.g. Motorola's proprietary integrated Digital Enhanced Network-iDEN) communications systems, the control channel signaling may be discontinuous. In other systems, such as the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) the control channel signaling may not be readily distinguishable from other signal traffic or indeed from background noise.
Accordingly, a method and system capable of reliably recognizing desired narrow band signals within a broadband signal path remains highly desirable.
An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for identifying narrow band signals within a broadband signal path.
Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention provides a method for identifying a desired narrow band signal within a broadband RF signal. According to the invention, a candidate narrow band signal within the broadband signal is isolated. The isolated narrow band signal is then processed to detect repeating features of the narrow band signal. The detected repeating features are then analyzed to identify the signal type of the isolated narrow band signal.
A further aspect of the present invention provides a method and systems for controlling a gain of an on-frequency repeater. According to the invention, a broadband radio frequency (RF) signal is received within a signal path of the repeater. A desired narrow band signal within the broadband RF signal is identified, and gain of the signal path controlled in accordance with the power level of the narrow band signal.
Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in combination with the appended drawings, in which:
It will be noted that throughout the appended drawings, like features are identified by like reference numerals.
The following description utilizes representative power levels, power ranges, channel frequencies and band-widths in order to illustrate various features of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate, however, that the present invention is by no means limited to such values. On the contrary, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the present invention can be deployed for use in conjunction with any wireless communications network, and it is to be expected that the power levels, power ranges, channel frequencies, and band-widths stated herein will be modified to conform to the requirements of the communications network in question. Such modifications are considered to be well within the purview of those of ordinary skill in the art, and lie within the intended scope of the appended claims.
The present invention provides methods and systems for recognizing a desired channel signal within broadband signal traffic traversing an on-frequency repeater. The present invention can conveniently be deployed as part of, or in conjunction with an Intelligent Gain Controller (IGC). In general, such an IGC operates to control the gain of the repeater to facilitate reliable communications between subscribers' wireless communications device(s) and a fixed station of the network, while mitigating potential interference. The present invention enhances this functionality by enabling the IGC to recognize a specific desired channel signal, and control the repeater gain based on that signal.
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In general, the bandwidth of the signal path 12 will be selected to encompass the range of frequencies that are expected to be used by the communications network within which the repeater will operate. For example, in North America, publicly accessible Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) and Time Division. Multiple Access (TDMA) cellular communications networks typically utilize a 25 MHz uplink and downlink path bandwidth centered on 836.5 MHz and 881.5 MHz, respectively. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks utilize respective different bands, each having known bandwidth and center frequencies. In some cases, it will be desirable to make the bandwidth of the signal path 12 broad enough to encompass traffic of multiple different networks. In such cases, the signal path 12 may have a bandwidth of 60 MHz, or more, and carry any one or more of AMPS/TDMA, GSM, CDMA and other traffic types.
The Intelligent Gain Controller 14 of present invention operates by identifying and isolating a desired narrow band channel signal within the signal path 12, and then controls the gain of the signal path 12 to maintain the ERP of the isolated channel substantially constant. Thus the present invention implements broadband gain control based on the power level of a desired channel signal within the signal path 12. This avoids the limitation of prior art AGC systems, in which path gain is controlled based on the total power level (of all of the traffic) within the signal path. In the case of AMPS/TDMA, GSM, CDMA communications networks, the IGC preferably hunts for and isolates a control channel within the signal path 12, as the desired channel for controlling system gain. As described in detail in applicant's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/359,096 filed Feb. 6, 2003, this arrangement is advantageous in that the control channel almost always carries a valid signal, even when there is little or no subscriber data traffic. Another benefit of this arrangement is that, in AMPS/TDMA, and CDMA communications networks the location of the control channel within the spectrum of the input signal Si may be known in advance, and thus can be readily found by the IGC.
The present invention improves over the above system by enabling the IGC to recognize predetermined signal types within the input signal Si by analyzing characteristic features of the signals themselves. Thus the present invention can recognize a desired control (or data) channel within the received signal Si, even when the location of that channel is unknown in advance, may change over time, or may be discontinuous. Examples of such signals are GSM and Motorola's proprietary integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) mixed media signaling.
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Once the DCU 20 has located a sub-band signal 32 in which signal traffic is present, a "narrow" band filter 30 having a bandwidth of, for example 25 kHz, may be used to isolate an individual channel signal 38. Thus the power level of the channel signal 38 can be detected by the log amplifier 34, via a selector switch 40 controlled by the DCU 20, and sampled by ADC 36. The sampled power level can then be used by the DCU 20 to adjust gain of the signal path 12. As may be appreciated, the sampled power level of the channel signal 38 may also be used to implement other functions. For example, the DCU 20 may monitor the channel signal power over a period of time. In some networks (e.g. AMPS/TDMA, GSM, and CDMA), this functionality can be used by the DCU 20 to recognize a control channel, or a data channel that is usable for gain control.
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The quadrature ADC 46 comprises a pair of parallel analog-to-digital converters 58, each of which samples a respective one of the I and Q signal components at a desired sample rate SR1. The sample rate SR1 may suitably be controlled by the synthesizer 26, and may be selected as desired to enable identification of specific features of the channel signal 38. For example, in cases where the symbol rate of a desired channel signal is known, then the sample rate may be selected to satisfy the Nyquist criteria for that known symbol rate. Of course, a higher sample rate may also be utilized, if desired. In any event, each analog-to-digital converter 58 outputs a respective digital component signal as a series of n-bit sample values. As is well known in the art, the number (n) of bits in each sample can be selected to balance precision and cost.
The anti-aliasing filter 48 comprises a parallel pair of digital filters 60, each of which digitally filters a respective one of the I and Q signal components, in a manner known in the art. If desired, the downsampler 50 can be used to reduce the sample rate of the I and Q signal components. This functionality can be used to reduce the complexity (and thus cost) of the DSP, particularly in cases where the associated loss of data (due to discarded samples) will not adversely affect signal analysis. As shown in
As will be appreciated, the DSP 18 may be configured using any suitable combination of hardware and software to implement virtually any desired signal analysis algorithm. This may include time-domain and/or frequency-domain (spectral) analysis of the I-Data and Q-Data signals. With this arrangement, known techniques can be used to detect the presence of any of a wide variety of features (or signal artifacts) embedded within the input signal Si. In the illustrated embodiment, the DSP 18 implements a detection algorithm which detects repeating features (which may, for example, be associated with a synchronization symbol) embedded within the channel signal 38.
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Products P2 and P3 are then delayed by 2-frames (at 80) and 3-frames (at 82), respectively, and then summed (at 84) with product P1. The summation result is (a digital signal) characterized by a pattern of signal amplitude corresponding to any features of the channel signal 38 which repeat at the selected frame rate. If desired, the window filter 86 can be used to isolate a selected number of consecutive peaks (or, if desired, a selected number of samples) in order to facilitate further processing, as will be described below.
For example, observation of the iDEN signal type shows that it includes a synchronization symbol which repeats with a period of 0.015 Sec. Accordingly, a sample rate of the I-Data and Q-Data signals (at the output of the IF digitizer 42) of 40 kHz yields a repetition period of 600 samples. Accordingly, an iDEN channel signal can be detected by setting the frame duration equivalent to 600 samples, which yields a detection signal with a peak (corresponding to the synchronization symbol) located about every 600 samples. This operation is illustrated in
By way of comparison,
Either of the autocorrelation algorithms illustrated in
As is well known in the art, each different type of communications signal is formatted in accordance with a specific standard. Some standards include signal elements (such as synchronization symbols, pilot signal bit sequences, etc.) which repeat at predetermined intervals. In each such case, the number and location of repeating elements, and their repetition rate, are typically unique to each standard. As a result, it is possible to recognize at least the signal type by analyzing the pattern of peaks appearing in the detection result signal. It should be noted that, using the methods of the present invention, it is not necessary to decode the channel signal 38, or to know what the repeating elements represent in any specific standard. It is sufficient to merely know that the signal contains elements or features (which may be empirically discovered by observation of the signal) which repeat at a particular repetition rate (which can also be discovered empirically as described above), and to associate the resulting pattern of peaks with the specific signal type.
In general, signal recognition is a "pattern-matching" operation, in which the pattern of peaks appearing in the detection result signal (see
Thus, for example, the interval between each successive peak in the detection result signal 66 (e.g. measured in samples) is determined (at 96). The determined interval(s) is (are) then compared (at 98) to the known interval(s) between repeating elements of the desired signal type. If the two values match within a predetermined tolerance (such as, for example, �1.0 percent), then the channel signal 38 can be considered to be of the desired signal type. This result is illustrated in
As may be appreciated, the above-described decision process is particularly suited for a case in which the desired signal type is known, and the IGC 14 operates to locate a channel signal 38 conforming to that signal type. Clearly, this operation can be varied to achieve other results. For example, the receiver 16 can be controlled to scan the IF signal 27 to locate a channel signal 38 carrying valid signal traffic (e.g. by monitoring channel signal power via the switch 40 and Log amplifier 34). The DSP 18 can then be used to process the I-Data and Q-Data signals output by the IF digitizer 42 using a range of different frame lengths, until a detection result signal 66 having well defined peaks is generated. This detection result signal 66 can then be compared (e.g. as described above with reference to
In either case, when a desired signal is identified, the switch 40 of the receiver 16 can then be controlled to direct the channel signal 38 to the log amplifier 34, so that its power level can be monitored by the DCU 20. This information can be used by the DCU 20 for various system management purposes. For example, the monitored power level can be used to control the gain of the signal path 12 (e.g. via VGA 22). Additionally, the DCU can control an indicator 102 (such as, for example, a simple LED indicator; an LED bar-graph; and acoustic enunciator etc.) to indicate that the desired signal has been detected and/or its strength in the received signal Si.
The embodiment(s) of the invention described above is(are) intended to be exemplary only. The scope of the invention is therefore intended to be limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.
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- This position is working with students who are coming to the US to learn English and helping them plan where they'll stay and other logistics. They did ask how I would communicate with people if neither of us spoke any of the other's language. I had some strategies that they seemed satisfied with (but since I wasn't sure of their policies, that was a bit difficult. Interestingly they don't require that you speak specific languages for the job. They said that about 30% of their participants are Japanese. 1 Answer
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I applied online – interviewed at Kaplan (Alpharetta, GA) in July 2013.
I applied online for the staff accountant position, and about a week later I got an email requesting a phone interview. I responded the same day and set the interview up for the next day. The interview went well. He asked me questions based off of my resume. Questions like what were your duties at this position? Why do you want to work for Kaplan?
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- No OfferNegative ExperienceEasy Interview
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Kaplan in April 2013.
It was a weird process. I filled out an application where I submitted my resume. They liked my score enough to proceed with the audition where I had to film and upload a video of myself going over two questions for 2 minutes each. Once I passed the audition, they had me fill out another detailed application about my work experience with three references. I had a "virtual" interview where the hiring manager from NY arranged to talk to me on Google Hangout. She cancelled half an hour before the scheduled interview citing she was sick so we had to reschedule for next week. The interview was pretty bad. I could tell she wasn't really paying attention, and she didn't even have my video up on her screen (saw from the reflection of her glasses). It lasted 20 minutes, and apparently I needed to do another technical interview for my area if I passed this interview. Rejection was pretty swift so at least that's a positive.
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- How would you teach or encourage struggling students if they are not showing expected results? Apparently hard work isn't a good enough answer. Answer Question
- No OfferNegative ExperienceEasy Interview
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days – interviewed at Kaplan (Fort Lauderdale, FL) in December 2012.
I was contacted via LinkedIn by the Kaplan recruiter, I replied and we had a phone interview first. Overall, very professional, straight to the point and questions were relevant to the position. We setup a second interview within the next 3 days to meet with 3 people, a director and two developers. As I arrived, I felt a bit uneasy because a couple of my answers on the phone interview were not at 100%, you know when you get the feeling, but nevertheless I decided to be positive and continue on the second phase. Now, before I get into details, let me just say that I read almost everyday articles related to the industry, keep up with trends, and know a thing or two about interviewing designers and developers, I have been doing so for almost 15 years now.
Here are the particulars, first of the room was very small with no visuals setup; secondly, one of the interviewers didn't show up; third, they came in opened-laptops-in-hand which tends to eliminate eye contact and actual human interaction; fourth, director left the room for another meeting 15 minutes after we started which leads me to believe they had already made up their minds about not hiring me; fifth, they lied to me.
I understand that we are in times were time is one of the most precious assets, to me is invaluable because I hold a full time job, I freelance and I am a father of multiples. I said they lied to me because they told me that the decision would be made in early January to give time for more interviews, after sending a thank you email to the recruiter the next day, he replied that they decided to go with another candidate. Well, I would understand that they interviewed they best candidate after me, but then I see that they have re-posted the job at multiple job sites which means they are still interviewing.
I have already spent enough time here telling you my story. I believe Kaplan is a great organization and they are doing top notch advances in the Education industry. The reason why this wen down this way, and I was not told right away or getting a courtesy email, would the recruiter had send me the dismissive reply regardless of my thank you message? It does not matter, what matters is that be Kaplan, Google, GM, ABC, Disney; job seekers should not get discouraged, do not fall of the workforce because they say no, if you fall ten times then ten times you get back up.
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Kaplan (Orlando, FL) in January 2012.
First there was a a phone interview with a recruiter. I then was emailed a link to take a series of tests mostly concerning spelling, nouns, adverbs....this took about an hour to complete. The recruiter called me and said I did very well and invited me in for a 1 on 1. I felt this interview went well and was invited for a second with the Director and Supervisor (2 on 1).
They alternated with questions that were read directly from a sheet of paper. Most questions were geared towards how I handled situations with previous clients.
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- No OfferNeutral ExperienceAverage Interview
I applied online. The process took 1 day – interviewed at Kaplan (New York, NY) in January 2011.
The interview was fairly easy. They called me first and took a brief interview over the phone. I was called for an in person interview. Two people from the level 2 support (I believe) took the interview. It went fairly well and they said they'd get back to me very soon. I heard back from them after two weeks saying that the role had not materialized yet.
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Federal agents are looking into the disappearance of thousands of pain pills from CVS stores, including a Turlock location.
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The Turlock Police Department is investigating the death of a 22-year-old man who was fatally shot outside a marijuana grow house.
A Turlock man who tried to avoid a search based on his probation status by running from officers, ended up in custody for drug, weapon and resisting charges.
A man wanted in connection with the killing of a 38-year-old Turlock man was apprehended in Modesto during a traffic stop.
The Merced County Sheriff's Department has arrested three Turlock men in connection with armed robberies at two pharmacies.
A federal grand jury returned a 15-count indictment on Thursday against seven individuals, charging them with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud, mail fraud and aiding and abetting, and making false statements to a bank in a mortgage fraud scheme, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
The Oklahoma police officer accused of taking a 15-year-old girl from the Turlock home of her grandparents has been fired from his job and is facing a kidnapping charge in Stanislaus County.
The rate of vehicle thefts in Stanislaus County saw a decline for a second year, according to the latest report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today against four Central Valley men, including two from Turlock, on drug trafficking charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
The 15-year-old girl reported missing by her grandparents in Turlock was found Thursday morning in a Las Vegas hotel room and the Oklahoma police officer she was with has been taken into custody on an arrest warrant for kidnapping.
A Turlock teen taken by an Oklahoma police officer in his 30s was found safe in Las Vegas.
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a child abduction case in which a teenage girl was taken by a man in his 30s.
A nine-year veteran with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is facing allegations of stealing thousands of dollars from the accounts of inmates, according to the sheriff's department.
A Turlock couple is bound for a pair of Nevada jail cells after being convicted of running a counterfeit money-making scheme out of a casino hotel room.
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The funeral for Jennifer L. "Jenni" Davis, 27, of Pontiac, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Duffy Funeral Home, Pontiac, the Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Miss Davis died at noon Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Rochester Methodist Hospital, Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn. She was born Nov. 10, 1980, at Pontiac, the daughter of Steven A. and Connie M. (Welch) Davis. Surviving are her parents, of Chenoa; one brother, Kevin A. Davis, Pontiac; her maternal grandfather, Lonnie Welch Sr., Pontiac; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her loving and compassionate best friend, her dog, Carter. Miss Davis was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jeannie Welch, and her paternal grandparents, Marilyn and Roger Davis. She was a 1999 graduate of Pontiac Township High School and attended Heartland Community College. Miss Davis was employed as a certified nurse aide at OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center. She worked with many local nursing homes. She also gave horse-riding lessons for many years. She was a member of Chief City Saddle Club of Forrest and the Pro Rodeo Association.
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Sorry I'm a lil late Jenni, I hope you do understand. It's t for the lack of not thinking of you I lost my grampa this past week and a half ago and have been kinda down. I miss you so much, you should see Gretchen, and Gerald omg he's 2 and he is adorable...
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Points of difference and points of parity can be utilized in the positioning (marketing) of a brand for competitive advantage via brand/product.
Points-of-difference (PODs) – Attributes or benefits consumers strongly associate with a brand, positively evaluate and believe they could not find to the same extent with a competing brand i.e. points where you are claiming superiority or exclusiveness over other products in the category.
Points-of-parity (POPs) – Associations that are not necessarily unique to the brand but may be shared by other brands i.e. where you can at least match the competitors claimed bets. While POPs may usually not be the reason to choose a brand, their absence can certainly be a reason to drop a brand.
While it is important to establish a POD, it is equally important to nullify the competition by matching them on the POP. As a late entrant into the market, many brands look at making the competitor's POD into a POP for the category and thereby create a leadership position by introducing a new POD.
The assessment of consumer desirability criteria for PODs should be against:
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These will help understand how successful these PODs are likely to be in the minds of the consumer.
Kevin Keller and Alice Tybout[1] note there are three types of difference: brand performance associations; brand imagery associations; and consumer insight associations. The last only comes into play when the others are at parity. Insight alone is a weak point of difference, easily copied. Putting these together, check their desirability, deliverability and eliminate contradictions.
Traditionally, the people responsible for positioning brands have concentrated on the differences that set each brand apart from the competition. But emphasizing differences isn't enough to sustain a brand against competitors. Managers should also consider the frame of reference within which the brand works and the features the brand shares with other products.
Asking three questions about your brand can help:
- Have we established a frame? A frame of reference signals to consumers the goal they can expect to achieve by using a brand.
- Are we leveraging our points of parity? Certain points of parity must be met if consumers are to perceive your product as a legitimate player within its frame of reference.
- Are the points of difference compelling? A distinguishing characteristic that consumers find both relevant and believable can become a strong, favourable, unique brand association, capable of distinguishing the brand from others in the same frame of reference.
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