An advanced architecture for image processing and analysis

A modular parallel computer architecture developed for image processing and analysis is presented. This architecture tries to cover efficiently the various image processing levels. The system is based on a graphics processor, used for frame grabbing and image display (also used for intermediate image processing tasks), and several floating point digital signal processors that constitute a parallel processing subsystem controlled by one of these digital signal processors. The communication between the processors is made through dedicated interfaces with fast buffering. The system is supervised and controlled by a personal computer