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MaskCode Transformer enhances feedback coding with structural knowledge

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Researchers have developed MaskCode, a novel Transformer-based inner feedback code designed to enhance concatenated coding systems. MaskCode integrates knowledge of the outer linear block code through a soft syndrome-based input and a code-aware attention mask derived from the Tanner graph. This approach aims to optimize feedback allocation by focusing on parity constraint violations. Evaluations show MaskCode consistently outperforms existing methods, achieving up to 1.5 dB SNR gain with BCH and LDPC outer codes. AI

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MaskCode Transformer enhances feedback coding with structural knowledge

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Jonggyu Jang, Hongjae Nam, Vishrant Tripathi, David J. Love, Hyun Jong Yang ·

    MaskCode: Mask Transformer for Feedback-Assisted Coding With Linear Block Codes

    arXiv:2609.00715v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Feedback-based coding schemes have demonstrated substantial performance gains over today's open-loop coding schemes. Unfortunately, these gains are usually achieved in idealized settings with perfect feedback. Over the last few ye…

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