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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2002
Fred R. Beyette, Jr., Cincinnati, OH (US);
Darryl S. Dieckman, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Dale E. Martin, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Philip A. Wilsey, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Fred R. Beyette, Jr., Cincinnati, OH (US);
Darryl S. Dieckman, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Dale E. Martin, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Philip A. Wilsey, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Clifton Labs, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
Described are a method and optical communications processor for receiving communications data in an image formed on a plurality of pixels. The method includes receiving active pixel information identifying which of the pixels are receiving communications data and retrieving communications data from each of the pixels identified by the active pixel information. A list of active data communication channels is generated in response to the active pixel information. The active pixel information can be in the form of active pixel flag bits. Optionally, the method also includes receiving video data from the pixels.