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Processing module for programmable processing using computer generated holograms
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1995-06-06
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Granted: 1996-12-31
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Expires: 2015-06-06
Abstract
Abstract This is a processing module which may be used for parallel processing. Multiple software configurable optical interconnections provide for high speed processing which preferably use computer generated holograms to communicate among multiple processing elements. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsen-Hwang Lin
- 👤 Falvey Malarcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:59
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06E; G06E3/00; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/26; G02B6/35; G02B6/354; G02B6/3554; G02B6/3556; G06E3/001; G02B6/351; G02B6/3512; G02B6/3564; G02B6/3568; G02B6/357
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A processing module comprising: a. at least one processing board comprising a plurality of processing elements each processing element comprising: i. at least one signal receiver for receiving an incoming signal to said processing element; ii. at least one signal transmitter for transmitting an outgoing signal from said processing element; iii. at least one digital micromirror device to provide intraboard and interboard communication with other processing elements; b. at least one computer generated hologram board which, in conjunction with said digital micromirror device, directs said outgoing signal and said incoming signal to and from other processing elements; c. at least one extension board which, in conjunction with said digital micromirror device and said computer generated hologram board, provides interboard communication between said processing element on said processing board and other processing elements on other processing boards; and d. at least one clear spot on said computer generated hologram board which allows said incoming signal and said outgoing signal from said processing element to reach said extension board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A processing module comprising: a. at least one processing board comprising a plurality of processing elements each processing element comprising: i. at least one signal receiver for receiving an incoming signal to said processing element; ii. at least one signal transmitter for transmitting an outgoing signal from said processing element; iii. at least one digital micromirror device to provide intraboard and interboard communication with other processing elements; b. at least one computer generated hologram board which, in conjunction with said digital micromirror device, directs said outgoing signal and said incoming signal to and from other processing elements; c. at least one extension board which, in conjunction with said digital micromirror device and said computer generated hologram board, provides interboard communication between said processing element on said processing board and other processing elements on other processing boards; and d. at least one clear spot on said computer generated hologram board which allows said incoming signal and said outgoing signal from said processing element to reach said extension board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said signal receiver is a processor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said signal transmitter is a laser.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module of claim 1, wherein said extension board converts optical signals to and from free-space.
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