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Optical encryption interface

  • US 5,793,871 A
  • Filed: 11/26/1996
  • Issued: 08/11/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An encryption device operable to encrypt electronic data according to an algorithm, comprising:

  • a first electro-optical device, receiving electronic data and converting said electronic data into a two dimensional optical imagea second electro-optical device, disposed relative to said first electro-optical device and configured to receive an optical indicia of said optical image and to produce a two dimensional electrical signal array indicative of said optical image; and

    an encryption device operable to cause said electrical signal array to be encrypted according to a key to form an encrypted electrical signal array.

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