Author: Ankit Siddhpura

In embedded systems, camera product design faces unique challenges that can undermine image quality and system performance. Issues like chromatic aberration, autofocus failures, and image stitching latency are critical in applications such as drones, medical imaging, and multi-camera VR. Camera design engineering demands precise hardware tuning, custom firmware, and optimized software to overcome these hurdles. Using Yocto-based BSPs, engineers can integrate tailored drivers and algorithms for robust solutions. This blog details five camera-specific problems in camera design and their technical fixes, spotlighting image stitching.  Chromatic Aberration in Lens Systems Chromatic aberration in camera design causes color fringing, degrading image clarity in high-contrast...

Effective camera design for embedded systems hinges on robust thermal management to ensure reliability and performance. High-resolution image sensors and ISPs generate significant heat, especially in compact devices like IoT cameras or automotive modules. Overheating can degrade image quality, reduce sensor lifespan, or trigger system shutdowns. Camera design engineering involves selecting low-power components, such as CMOS sensors with efficient ADCs, and optimizing PCB layouts with thermal vias. Firmware-level controls, like dynamic frame rate adjustment, further mitigate heat. This blog explores thermal strategies for camera product design, critical for embedded applications. Sensor Selection for Thermal Efficiency In camera design, choosing a thermally efficient...

To know more about Google AOSP contribution visit - Click HereDesigning the embedded camera products involves a combination of hardware and software in their development hence requires one to have a good understanding of the two. These complex cameras are used in numerous applications, including industrial applications such as medical equipment, automobiles, video conferencing, security systems, aerospace, and defense. Each domain presents specific conditions and challenges that have a direct impact on their design and development.For instance, medical applications need very detailed images for proper diagnosis while automotive applications need images that can be processed in real time with very...