Color based data encoding and storage apparatus

Claim 1

A color based data encoding and storage apparatus comprising: (a) encoding means for receiving data and converting said data to color encoded data, including: (i) a plurality of colored lenses, such that a discrete color and lens is provided for each discrete quantum of input data; (ii) a lens supporting member for supporting said plurality of colored lenses; (iii) lens selection means for allowing a preselected colored lens to be selected upon input of a desired quantum of input data; and (iv) light source means for selectively passing a beam of light through said selected colored lens; (b) storage means for receiving and storing said color encoded data, including; (i) a light shielded container for receiving color film; (ii) a color encoded data placement unit for movable disposition above said color film; (iii) X axis positioning means for allowing the position of said color encoded data placement unit to be moved in said X axis with respect to said color film; and (iv) Y axis positioning means for allowing the position of said color encoded data placement unit to be moved in said Y axis with respect to said color film; and (c) color encoded data transmission means for transmitting color encoded data from said encoding means to said storage means, comprising at least one optical fiber having a first end positioned to receive color coded data from said encoding means and a second end operably connected to said color encoded data placement unit for allowing said color film to be selectively exposed to said color encoded data.