Intelligent pixel opto-VLSI architecture for mobile multimedia communicator

This paper presents new design concepts in both architecture and design methodology to demonstrate a novel Intelligent Pixel Array (IPA) architecture to realise a real-time implementation of forward and inverse wavelet transform (WT) for image capture, in-situ processing and display. The approach achieves a unique design capable of both image capture and decomposition, as well as reconstruction and display on a single IPA. High speed and low power characteristics of GaAs latch coupled FET logic (LCFL) together with the display capability of ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) overlayed on a common GaAs substrate provide this new possibility.