Giving Linux a Camera Stack: libcamera's 3-Year Journey and Exciting Future

Explore the three-year journey and future prospects of libcamera, a comprehensive camera stack for Linux, in this conference talk by Laurent Pinchart. Delve into the intricacies of camera technology, including USB video class, colour filter arrays, and CFA interpolation. Examine the evolution of camera pipelines, from smart sensors to modern implementations in devices like the Raspberry Pi 4 and Microsoft Surface Go 2. Learn about the architecture of libcamera, including its camera manager, pipeline handler, and image processing algorithms. Discover the project's support for various features, industry participation, and licensing. Gain insights into ongoing work and upcoming developments in core functionality, device support, and integration efforts.

Intro
USB Video Class
Colour Filter Array
CFA Interpolation
Lens Shading
Camera Pipeline
Smart Sensor (a.k.a. YUV Sensor)
OMAP3 Camera in Nokia N900
Dell Latitude 7285
Camera Devices & Enumeration
Image Processing Algorithms (3A)
Raspberry Pi 4 + IMX477
Microsoft Surface Go 2
The Camera Manager
The Pipeline Handler
The Image Processing Algorithms
The Helpers and Support Classes
The Adaptation Layer
Android Camera HAL
Native V4L2 Compatibility
Summary of Supported Features
Guides
Work In Progress
Participation in Industry Initiatives
Licensing
Future Features - Core
Future Features - Devices
Future Features - Integration