Architectures and visual-processing applications of multimedia DSPs

Markandey, Vishal; Rabadi, Wissam A.; Golston, Jeremiah; Frantz, Gene

doi:10.1002/(sici)1098-1098(1998)9:6<416::aid-ima3>3.0.co;2-7

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“…The MPEG-4 and MPEG-7 standards [5]will shortly enable the introduction of future multimedia applications that would require medium to high-level information processing, such as image segmentation, object tracking, computer vision and intelligent database search, as well as the traditional low-level data processing. Also, we believe that future applications will require more exposed than embedded architectures [6]. Embedded systems perform a specific set of functions that were known at the time the product was developed.…”

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<title>Consortium for promoting the use of media processors in multimedia applications</title>

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Mediaprocessors, such as Philips Trimedia and Hitachi/Equator Technologies MAP, combine the computational power of high-end DSPs with various 110 capabilities in a single programmable chip [1][2][3]. Due to their programmability, mediaprocessors have greater flexibility than ASICs and other special-purpose hardware. Early mediaprocessors, such as Texas Instruments TMS32OC8O (MVP) since its introduction in 1994 [4], have had limited success due to their difficulty in programming, insufficient computational power, and high cost. Fortunately, several newer mediaprocessors, which are available or under development, are easier to program, are less expensive, and/or have more computational power. However, due to the earlier difficulties and inherent uncertainties in the programmable solutions, mediaprocessor user companies (set makers) are often hesitant in adopting the mediaprocessors in their products. Furthermore, set makers still need to expend a lot of time and manpower in making a successful transition from hardwired to mediaprocessor-based products. Therefore, we introduce the Mediaprocessor (MP) Consortium, which aims to remove the barrier to the widespread use of programmable mediaprocessors. Through publications, web site, training courses, software libraries, and objective evaluations of mediaprocessors, the MP Consortium can increase the awareness of the benefits of mediaprocessors over ASICs, make the transition to mediaprocessor-based products easier for set makers, and help them attain full advantage of using mediaprocessors.

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confidence: 99%