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Neural processor with holographic optical paths and nonlinear operating means

  • US 5,004,309 A
  • Filed: 06/13/1989
  • Issued: 04/02/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for simulating a highly interconnected neural network, said apparatus comprising:

  • means for applying input signals;

    page-oriented holographic means for providing first optical signals indicative of first predetermined interconnection weights;

    first spatial light modulating means responsive to input signals from said input-signal applying means for modulating first optical signals provided by said holographic means to provide first modulated optical signals and;

    means for detecting first modulated optical signals provided by said spatial light modulating means and for performing a nonlinear transformation of a parameter of said first modulated optical signals; and

    means adapted to direct said detection signals to said first spatial light modulating means as input signals.

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