A portable high-definition electronic endoscope based on  embedded system

Guang Xu; Liqiang Wang; Jin Xu

doi:10.1117/12.999806

30 November 2012 A portable high-definition electronic endoscope based on embedded system

Guang Xu, Liqiang Wang, Jin Xu

Proceedings Volume 8558, Optoelectronic Imaging and Multimedia Technology II; 85580I (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.999806
Event: Photonics Asia, 2012, Beijing, China

Abstract

This paper presents a low power and portable highdefinition (HD) electronic endoscope based on CortexA8 embedded system. A 1/6 inch CMOS image sensor is used to acquire HD images with 1280 *800 pixels. The camera interface of A8 is designed to support images of various sizes and support multiple inputs of video format such as ITUR BT601/ 656 standard. Image rotation (90 degrees clockwise) and image process functions are achieved by CAMIF. The decode engine of the processor plays back or records HD videos at speed of 30 frames per second, builtin HDMI interface transmits high definition images to the external display. Image processing procedures such as demosaicking, color correction and auto white balance are realized on the A8 platform. Other functions are selected through OSD settings. An LCD panel displays the real time images. The snapshot pictures or compressed videos are saved in an SD card or transmited to a computer through USB interface. The size of the camera head is 4×4.8×15 mm with more than 3 meters working distance. The whole endoscope system can be powered by a lithium battery, with the advantages of miniature, low cost and portability.

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Guang Xu, Liqiang Wang, and Jin Xu "A portable high-definition electronic endoscope based on embedded system", Proc. SPIE 8558, Optoelectronic Imaging and Multimedia Technology II, 85580I (30 November 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.999806

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