From the Camera Sensor to the User - The Journey of a Video Frame

Explore the intricate journey of a video frame from its capture by a camera sensor to its final display for the user in this comprehensive 33-minute talk by Maxime Chevallier from Bootlin. Delve into the essential components of image capture, including digital sensors and various transmission protocols such as Raw Parallel, CCP2, and MIPI CSI. Gain insights into analog transmission protocols, interlacing techniques, and the role of analog-to-digital transcoders. Examine real-world examples like the Nokia N900 and custom products to understand image processing and host interfaces. Conclude with an overview of Linux support for these technologies, providing a thorough understanding of the entire video frame journey in modern devices.

Intro
Maxime Chevallier
Necessary components
Image capture
Digital Sensors
Digital transmission protocols : Raw Parallel
Digital transmission protocols : CCP2
Transmission protocols : MIPI CSI
MIPI C-PHY Layer
Analog transmission protocols
Interlacing
Analog to Digital Transcoders
Host Interface
Image processing
Example: Nokia N900
Example: Custom Product
Linux Support
Conclusion