A DSP-based platform for rapid prototyping of real time image processing systems

This paper presents an embedded board for rapid prototyping of real time image processing algorithms. The platform is based on the Texas Instruments' TMS320C6415, a new digital signal processor designed for high performance applications. Any analog video source, such as a camcorder or a VCR, can be used as an input signal. The images are captured, processed in real time and then displayed in a window of a graphical user interface. Both a mouse and a keyboard are available to interact with the system. A software environment is also provided thus allowing the rapid implementation of the algorithms in high-level language.