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Spatial frequency multiplexed coherent optical processor for calculating generalized moments

US4505544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1982
Grant dateMar 19, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06E3/003
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical processor that can compute the moments of a two-dimensional image in parallel. The image is placed at the plane of a holographic mask which is disposed in the front focal plane of a Fourier-transforming lens and each of the desired moments is found at a respective one of a plurality of photodetectors arrayed in the back focal plane of the lens.

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