NMIC: minimizes effect of incorrect signal estimation by optimizing 
reconstruction block
Unconstrained (nonlinear) MMSE criterion is used

 
Solutions obtained for arbitrary modulation schemes -- e.g. BPSK, 
M-ary orthogonal
NMIC incorporates optimal  Rake reception

 
Problem of correlation between MAI and desired signal in later stages 
mitigated by adaptation
Simulations show substantial improvement in final bit-error rates