5 Megapixel 360 Degree Camera Reference Design

This high-resolution, network-connected camera features the digital image processing power and flexibility of the CW5631 System on Chip. This powerful SoC combines an ARM® 926EJ-S RISC processor, proprietary vector DSP, proprietary RISC processor for serial applications, and a rich set of on-chip peripherals.

The camera is powered by a Power-over-Ethernet connection or with an auxilliary 12V DC power source. The system uses an Aptina™ 5MP CMOS sensor and M12 lens mount with a fisheye lens.

The camera uses dual CW5631 SoCs to achieve optimal performance:

• One SoC is configured as the image pipeline
• One SoC is configured as a system processor:
• Performs MJPEG, MPEG4, or H.264 compression
• Controls Ethernet connection, SD card
• Runs local DVR functionality
• Runs a web server for browser-based control

Benefits of our 5 megapixel 360 degree camera:

• Virtual PTZ capability emulates traditional PTZ cameras with no moving parts
• Adaptable video output: single, panoramic, quad, optional fiip views
• Transmission via Ethernet, plus a variety of video outputs
• Ability to run video analytics on chip
• Analog video and streaming IP video output options
• Ultra-wide viewing angles provide 180 degree by 360 degree views
• View 360 degrees with one camera; no blind spots, less maintenance; no moving parts
• Select any section of video with electronic pan, tilt, zoom (auto panning)
• No external image processing software necessary
• Local storage in uSD card or Nand flash (provides local DVR capability)
• Easy browser-based configuration
• Eclipse® IDE-based tool flow; mature compiler and assembler
• Embedded Linux OS; easy integration of value-added features
• Small form factor: ceiling mount, wall mount, or table-top placement
• Low cost bill of material