I've done it that way in the AVR, nice and simple.
Take the start bit edge interrupt, and start your timer with half a bit
time.
When the int fires, if the pin is still low, then load a full bit time, and
start shifting bits. After 8 bits of data, you can optionally look at the
stop bit.
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