Patent ID: 6038073
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G06E

Abstract:
A constituent unit for an optical information processing system, comprising:i) an input information displaying means for displaying information as an optical pattern in at least one dimension,ii) a plurality of optical correlation operation means, which are located close to said input information displaying means,wherein each of said plurality of said optical correlation operation means detects a respective portion of said optical pattern displayed by said input information displaying means, andwherein each of said lurality of said optical correlation operation means calculates a correlation value between said portion of said optical pattern and a predetermined value and outputs said correlation value, andiii) a plurality of electric operation means,wherein each of said plurality of said electric operation means inputs said correlation value output from at least one of said plurality of said optical correlation operation means, andwherein each of said plurality of said electric operation means performs an operation based on said correlation value input from said at least one of said optical correlation operation means and outputs a result of said operation.