TI introduces Video Content Analytics (VCA) version of DM355 IP Network Camera (IPNC) Reference Design

TI has announced the availability of the new Video Content Analytics (VCA) version of DM355 IP Network Camera (IPNC) reference design, providing a comprehensive, cost-effective solution integrating advanced analytic solutions for video surveillance customers. This new reference design is based on the DM355IPNC-MT5IP Security Camera reference design (TI and Aptina Imaging pruduct). This DM355 IP network camera reference design also provides web-based monitoring and notification of security events and enables differentiation via royalty-free Linux IPNC application source code and schematics.

TI Video Content Analysis (VCA) DM355 IPNC

The new version of DM355 IP network camera reference design is a product result of collaboration between TI, ObjectVideo, Aptina Imaging, ZOT (Zero One Technology) and Appro Photoelectron. It includes TI’s DaVinci TMS320DM355 digital media processor, Aptina’s HD image sensor and VCA (Video Content Analytics) daughter board. This 41 x 40 mm board implements an embedded solution running ObjectVideo intelligent video analytics software on TMS320DM6435. The 5-megapixel security camera delivers high-quality HD images, producing a field of view of 1280 x 720 pixels.

This IPNC reference design is powered by DM355 and DM6435 (TI’s DaVinci digital media processors). ObjectVideo OnBoard, a set of intelligent video libraries, run on DM6435. These libraries enable analytics to be easily embedded within virtually any device such as cameras, encoders and DVRs. ObjectVideo’s numerous algorithms enable the software to intelligently discern objects of interest; continuously track positions for all moving and stationary targets; distinguish between humans, vehicles and other objects.

Video Content Analytics (VCA) version of DM355 IPNC reference design includes camera, tripod, cables and power adaptor as well as a quick start guide and production agreement. Price: $995 (royalty free). Order via www.ti.com/dm355ipnc.

TI DM355 IP Network Camera (IPNC) Reference Design

Benefits offered by DM355 IP Network Camera reference design:

• Deliver higher quality, wider field of view HD images
• Reduce development time by 98%
• Decrease electronic bill of materials
• Empower customers to bring U.S. $150 HD IP network cameras to the market

DM355 IPNC  reference design reduce development by including:

• Complete and optimized schematics
• Gerber files
• Free Linux application source code, including:
  • DaVinci IP Netcam software framework including I/O application programming interfaces (APIs), media APIs and DaVinci Codec Engine
  • Integrated auto white balance and auto exposure
  • Dual-stream HD MPEG-4 and MJPEG video codecs to support recording and monitoring needs at full frame rates
  • Simple motion detection

There are currently three DM355 based IPNC solutions: Base IPNC Version, Wide dynamic range IPNC version and Video Content Analytics (VCA) IPNC version.

Base TMS320DM355 IPNC (IP Network Camera) Reference Design

Base DM355 IP Network Camera Reference Design is the product of TI and Aptina Imaging (a division of Micron).

TI DM355 IP Network Camera - Base IPNC

TI DM355 IP Network Camera - Base IPNC - Block Diagram

Hardware features of Base DM355 IP Network Camera Reference Design

• TMS320DM355 SoC, ARM926 and hardware video coprocessor
• Aptina 5 Mega Pixels sensor (2×2 binning ~1.3 MP) CMOS imager optimized for low-light performance
• Low-power (< 3 W)
• Board size 65×50 mm

Software features of Base DM355 IP Network Camera Reference Design

• Complete Linux-based IP network camera application including free source code
• Dual-stream capabilities
  • MPEG-4 HD 720p + MPEG-4 CIF + G.711
  • MPEG-4 HD 720p + MJPEG CIF + G.711
• DaVinci IPNC software framework including I/O APIs, media APIs and DaVinci Codec Engine
•  Field-proven, robust, royalty-free bundled MPEG-4 and MJPEG video codecs
• Integrated auto white balance and auto exposure
• Ability to add video analytics with DaVinci TMS320DM643x digital media processors

Price of Base TMS320DM355 IP Network Camera Reference Design (DM355IPNC-MT5) is $795

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) TMS320DM355 IPNC (IP Network Camera) Reference Design

TI Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) DM355 IPNC

TI WDR DM355 IP Network Camera - Block Diagram

Hardware features of Wide Dynamic Range DM355 IP Network Camera Reference Design

• TMS320DM355 SoC, ARM926 and hardware video coprocessor
• TC922 TI’s WDR CMOS imager optimized for high-light/low-light performance
• Low-power (< 3 W)
• Board size 65×50 mm

Software features of Wide Dynamic Range DM355 IP Network Camera Reference Design

• Complete Linux-based IP network camera application including free source code
• Dual-stream capabilities
  • MPEG-4 SVGA+ MJPEG VGA +G.711
• Triple-stream capabilities
  • MPEG-4 SVGA + MJPEG VGA + MPEG-4 QVGA + G.711
  • MPEG-4 VGA + MJPEG VGA + MPEG-4 QVGA + G.711
• DaVinci IPNC software framework including I/O APIs, media APIs and DaVinci Codec Engine
• Ability to add video analytics with DaVinci TMS320DM643x digital media processors
• Field-proven, robust, royalty-free bundled MPEG-4 and MJPEG video codecs
• Integrated auto white balance and auto exposure

Price of Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) TMS320DM355 IPNC Reference Design (DM355IPNC-TC922) is $815

Video Content Analysis (VCA) TMS320DM355 IPNC (IP Network Camera) Reference Design

Video Content Analysis (VCA) version of DM355 IPNC reference design is brought to market by TI and Object Video. This reference design builds on the base solution (DM355IPNC-MT5) with a Video Content Analysis daughter board. This version of DM355 IPNC reference design supports Object Video intelligent video analytics. The analytics software provides simple web-based monitoring and notification of security events.

TI Video Content Analysis (VCA) DM355 IP Network Camera

TI Video Content Analysis  DM355 IPNC IP Network Camera  - Block Diagram

Hardware features of Video Content Analysis DM355 IP Network Camera reference design:

• DaVinci TMS320DM6435 digital media processor
• DaVinci TMS320DM355 SoC, ARM926 and hardware video coprocessor
• Aptina 5 MP sensor (2×2 binning ~1.3 MP)
• VCA daughter board size 41×40 mm

Software features of Video Content Analysis DM355 IP Network Camera reference design:

• Complete Linux-based IP network camera application including free source code
• Dual-stream capabilities
  • MPEG-4 HD 720P + MPEG-4 CIF + G.711
• Triple-stream capabilities
  • MPEG-4 HD 720P + MJPEG VGA + MJPEG CIF + G.711
• Integrated auto white balance and auto exposure
• Field-proven, robust, royalty-free bundled MPEG-4 and MJPEG video codecs
• DaVinci IPNC software framework including I/O APIs, media APIs and DaVinci Codec Engine

Price of Video Content Analysis TMS320DM355 IPNC Reference Design (DM355IPNC-VCA1) is $995.

Resources:

• HD Video Surveillance IP Network Camera (IPNC) Reference Designs (http://www.ti.com/ipnetcampr)
• DM355 IPNC Reference Design Offerings (http://focus.ti.com/lit/ml/sprt459a/sprt459a.pdf)