Electrical computers: arithmetic processing and calculating – Electrical analog calculating computer
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-25
2008-03-25
Mai, Tan V. (Department: 2193)
Electrical computers: arithmetic processing and calculating
Electrical analog calculating computer
Reexamination Certificate
active
07349939
ABSTRACT:
A processor, a circuit and a method for processing images in an analog parallel processor network. A processor comprises a plurality of circuits, a bias transistor and an output transistor. A circuit comprises a first transistor and a second transistor, which receive respective supply voltages and operate as current sources, providing an output voltage. A circuit further comprises a coefficient coupling, which receives the output voltage provided by the first transistor and the second transistor, providing a switching function for a circuit output current. A transistor in a coefficient coupling determines a mode of operation based on the output voltage, provided by the first transistor and the second transistor, and an input current. The circuit provides an output current of the circuit for further processing.
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Mai Tan V.
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