VLSI systems for embedded video

Abstract

This paper describes our work in smart cameras as a driver application for very deep submicron VLSI systems. A smart camera uses on-board computing engines to analyze video in real time. In particular, we use algorithms for realtime human gesture recognition as an example of the sorts of next-generation video applications that will be implemented in future VLSI systems. This paper introduces smart camera applications and outlines some of the VLSI challenges posed by such systems.