A methodology for architectural design of multimedia multiprocessor SoCs

Author

Lv, Tiehan ; Ozer, I. Burak ; Chakradhar, Srimat T. ; Xu, Jiang ; Wolf, Wayne ; Henkel, Jörg

Volume

22

Issue

1

fYear

2005

Firstpage

18

Lastpage

26

Abstract

Multiprocessor SoCs are increasingly important for multimedia systems. This article presents a methodology for the architectural design of multimedia multiprocessor SoCs and illustrates its advantages using a generic implementation of a real-time gesture recognition application. The proposed methodology covers all the important architectural aspects from processor allocation to memory and network design. We demonstrate our methodology with our design of an experimental SoC for real-time video analysis.

Keywords

gesture recognition; memory architecture; microprocessor chips; multimedia systems; multiprocessing systems; real-time systems; system-on-chip; video cameras; video coding; gesture recognition; memory architectural; multimedia system; multiprocessor SoC; multiprocessor architectural design; network design; processor allocation; real-time system; video cameras; video coding; Data structures; Design methodology; Face detection; Face recognition; Multimedia systems; National electric code; Real time systems; Smart cameras; Streaming media; Tracking;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Design & Test of Computers, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0740-7475

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MDT.2005.1

Filename

1401820