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Intelligent Video Enhancement Engine

  • Intelligent Video Enhancement Software
  • Extreme Efficiency
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  • Emphasis on intelligent/adaptive video enhancement
  • Content independent
  • Small footprint, efficient memory usage

Pixel Magic® SE for Webcam

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Pixel Magic® CE

Pixel Magic® SE

Pixel Magic® SE for Webcam

FAQ

Ipera Pixel Magic® SE patented core technology for Webcam applications dramatically improves the video viewing experience.

As a software solution, it is very efficient and low power addressing a wide range of applications for X86 based platforms including PC desktops, PC laptops, and Netbooks.

Feature Function Benefit
3-D Noise Removal
  • 3-D proprietary signal processing technology eliminates a wide variety of noises in video streams caused by sensors and CODECS especially in challenging low lighting conditions
  • No ghosting
  • No blurring: spatio-temporal detail and textures are preserved or enhanced
  • Highly adaptive and can work with different sensors under various lighting conditions
  • Reduction in bit rate and processing power required for downstream video encoder
  • Intelligent and real-time processing algorithms efficiently use memory and computational resources, ideal for multiple applications
  • Delivers best quality video, even on low transmission communication services (ex: during peak hour or non-broadband speeds)
Auto White Balance
  • Detects characteristics and inclinations of colors in a smart manner, and determines color deviation and temperature accordingly
  • Each pixel is adapted to a new value so that color deviation is calibrated with an affinity to originally preference of color temperature
  • Each adjusted frame therefore exhibits more natural and vivid colors while continuity of colors between adjacent frames and pixels are well kept
Auto Exposure
  • Intelligently analysis of foreground and background for each video frame
  • Gain control ensures not only a proper exposure of its foreground, but also tends to benefit the background. Continuity is kept between adjacent gains so that no annoying flickering occurs between frames, even during sudden scene/lighting changes
  • Alters video signal captured to a level comfortable to human eyes while avoid clipping or under saturation
  • Computational complexity, data bandwidth and memory usage are extremely low
Compatibility
  • MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, WMV, FLV, DivX, VC-1, Raw
  • Highly interoperable with OS (Windows CE, XP, Vista, Linux, Apple), X-86 CPU platforms, and video communication services
  • CODEC versatility
  • Platform compatibility

All the above features work together harmoniously, intelligently and efficiently to achieve best video quality for webcam users.

Sample Videos

Sample videos are available. Before and after comparisons demonstrate dramatic video improvements.

Demo Software

Demo software is available to demonstrate real-time performance, quality, and compatibility.

Performance Benchmark

VGA Resolution at 30 fps

Module Standard Product Performance System Optimized Performance* Processing Delay Memory Requirements
3-D Noise Removal 450 MHz 250 - 300 MHz <20 ms <2 Mbytes
Auto White Balance 60 MHz 20 MHz
Auto Exposure 50 MHz 15 MHz

*Note: performance target in collaborative development with OEM / ODM partner.

VGA Resolution at 30 fps requires 400 MHz CPU

License

An OEM/ODM license is now available from Ipera for your needs.

Take advantage of Ipera proprietary and patented technology to significantly differentiate your products and services while minimizing time-to-market and R&D expenses. Ipera delivers the highest quality Webcam experience to users at the lowest cost.

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