A TriMedia based multi-processor system using PCI technology for immersive videoconference terminals

Author

Schreer, O. ; Karl, M. ; Kauff, P.

Author_Institution

Heinrich-Hertz-Inst., Berlin, Germany

Volume

1

fYear

2002

fDate

2002

Firstpage

289

Abstract

This paper introduces newly developed hardware components and configuration aspects for a complex video-processing system based on PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) architectures. Originally designed for an immersive videoconference system, the modular, scalable and cost efficient multi-processor structure can also be applied to other demanding signal processing applications. Announcing the videoconference system, the structure of a PCI subsystem based on four TriMedia processors and an open interface architecture is derived and explained. First application results of the introduced components are presented regarding PCI compatibility, processing power as well as the system architecture.

Keywords

computer architecture; multiprocessing systems; peripheral interfaces; teleconferencing; video signal processing; visual communication; PCI technology; Peripheral Component Interconnect architecture; TriMedia processors; immersive videoconference terminals; multiprocessor system; open interface architecture; real-time video processing; video-processing system; Cameras; Computer architecture; Hardware; Image processing; Image segmentation; Layout; Real time systems; Signal design; Signal processing algorithms; Videoconference;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Digital Signal Processing, 2002. DSP 2002. 2002 14th International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7503-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICDSP.2002.1027890

Filename

1027890