Implementation and Use of Software Scanning on a Small CLIP4 Processor Array

For a small CLIP4 processor array, algorithms are described that perform scanning over large images. Two algorithms are shown: a shift out algorithm developed by Stonefield Systems PLC., and a shift through algorithm, which is presented here for the first time. A simple hardware alternative to shifting, half scan addressing, is shown to offer a significant speed advantage.

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