An associative magnetic processor for image reconstruction

A novel, massively parallel system is presented for image memorization, processing, and reconstruction based on the use of magnetic thin films and optomagnetic control. Images in the form of pixel arrays are imposed on the film by locally heating it in the regions of high image intensity, using a laser with an external magnetic field. One of these stored images is recalled when a partial or corrupted version of that image is imposed on the film. The system can also be used for feature detection and image compression.<>