Embedded Cameras in Linux - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the complexities of embedded camera systems and learn innovative solutions to simplify their implementation in this informative conference talk. Delve into the challenges posed by cameras' intricate hardware image processing operations and the advanced algorithms required for control. Discover how the migration of these algorithms from dedicated MCUs to main CPUs in embedded devices has impacted cost-efficiency and blurred the lines between camera devices and Linux. Gain insights into the collaborative efforts of the V4L2 community and industry to develop an open-source-friendly camera stack that balances functionality with vendor IP protection. Examine the specific issues surrounding embedded cameras in Linux and the emerging solutions designed to address them. Learn how device vendors and system developers can leverage this new stack to enhance their products. Benefit from the expertise of Laurent Pinchart, a seasoned Linux kernel developer and V4L core contributor, as he shares his extensive experience in media-related Linux drivers and embedded systems development.