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DaVinci™ Technology from TI makes the next generation of digital video and audio end-equipment applications possible. DaVinci™ Technology provides optimized software, development tools, reference designs, application frameworks and integrated programmable DSP-based SoCs, as well as comprehensive systems expertise for integration and support.

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The TMS320DM6467 DaVinci processor is the industry’s first single-chip, multi-format, real-time HD video transcoding solution. This DSP-based system-on-chip is specifically tuned for video transcoding products such as media gateways, multi-point control units, digital media adapters, surveillance digital video servers and recorders, and IP set-top boxes. The solution consists of an integrated ARM9 and C64x+ DSP core and a HD Video/Imaging Co-Processor. The DM6467 performs simultaneous, multi-format HD at a 10x performance improvement and 1/10th the price. Complete development tools and digital media software available to speed design.

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Brief Overview of DaVinci™ Technology

Capture and view live action like you’ve never imagined: closer, clearer and crisper. DaVinci technology from Texas Instruments allows you to take high-quality pictures and high-definition video. Plus, you can stream live, high-performance video directly to:

  • A portable handheld device

  • An onboard intelligence system in your car

  • The command center in your television

And because of its digital signal processing-based programmability, you can create unique, feature-rich devices optimized with specific applications in mind and get them to market quickly. The DaVinci platform is ideal for video security, digital cameras, automotive vision, video phone and video conferencing, machine vision, set-top boxes, portable media players, video infrastructure, medical imaging, and robotics applications.

The applicability is greater, the design process is faster, and the time to begin is now.

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DaVinci™ Products

Hand DaVinci technology makes breakthrough innovations possible in digital media devices for your hand, auto, home and beyond. The DaVinci portfolio is optimized for digital video systems and includes digital signal processing SoCs, ARM-based devices, video coprocessors, video accelerators, multimedia codecs, APIs, frameworks, development tools and comprehensive support. These integrated components are the industry’s first broadly available complete offering of an open video platform.

In Your Hand

Hand Enjoy the perfect view from any seat in the house. DaVinci™ technology gives engineers the ability to create a personal, portable media device that sends and receives live video streams, putting in-your-face action in your hands.
  • Access Game Stats
    Get the latest sports information by accessing player stats, team schedules and updated game scores.

  • Stream Live Video or Watch a Movie in Your Hand
    Pause and play live action, replay highlights in slow motion and zoom-in on close plays. Or use your downtime to catch up on must-see movies or television shows.

  • Connect to the Internet
    With high-speed connection and high-resolution graphics, your Web experience isn't just faster-it's clearer.
  • Capture HD and Video Images
    With razor-sharp still images and HD video, your personal videos and home movies will never be the same.

ARCHOS
ARCHOS portable media players have the right combination of high-quality video, long battery life, a sleek design and advanced features. Five new ARCHOS products provide slim form factors in the 404 and 404 camcorder, extreme capacity in the 160-GB 504 and the latest innovations in the 604 and 604 Wi-Fi.

These ARCHOS products use a digital media processor based on DaVinci™ technology, which offers reduced power consumption and an exceptional combination of audio, video, imaging and system control functionality. ARCHOS has leveraged these features to create some of the thinnest, lightest and lowest priced portable media players on the market.

In Your Home

Home Application DaVinci™ technology brings your living room to life. It allows engineers to transform your television into a command center that controls the functions inside your home while simultaneously connecting you to the world outside.
  • Security and Surveillance
    Video surveillance and biometric facial scanning tell you exactly who's at your front door before it unlocks and opens automatically (or not).
  • Temperature
    Too hot? Too cold? Adjust the temperature of any room in your house with only the sound of your voice.
  • Interactive Video Conferencing
    Communicate with friends and family no matter where they are through live audio and video feeds that stream directly to your television.

Sentivision
The Sentivision SV-300 set-top box features IPTV and video-on-demand functionality in a small form-factor design.

Built on DaVinci™ technology, the SV-300 is a single-chip, low-cost device, delivering superb video and audio quality by using the H.264 AVC compression standard for video stream decoding and broadcast IPTV delivery.

Konka
The Konka IPB5310 set-top box, ideal for home video and audio entertainment, delivers IPTV services, video on demand, time-shifted TV, Web browsing, short and multimedia message services, information broadcast services, and local and online gaming. The IPB5310 also supports MP3 audio playback and photo display through a USB interface.

DaVinci™ technology allowed Konka to develop a cost-effective and easily upgradeable set-top box, boosting the adoption of IPTV services in China and worldwide. The IPB5310 supports multiple codecs, including MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9/VC-1 and H.264.

Red Embedded Design
Red Embedded Design’s VPHS400, VPHS300 and VPTV200 videophone products combine large 7-inch touch screens with wireless portability, Web browsers, and broadcast portability.
Red Core technology running on DaVinci™ processors enables a range of broadband appliances with stunning videophone quality, video streaming and other applications that will look great on any television screen.

Lumenera
Lumenera Corporation’s Li045 intelligent surveillance camera uses an ultra-wide dynamic-range sensor (120+ dB), which prevents washed-out images in challenging lighting environments. JPEG and H.264 compression address the demand for higher quality images or lower bandwidths to stream video data.

Lumenera’s cameras use DaVinci™ technology to deliver advanced image processing, video analytics and a variety of compression techniques.

Nexvision
Nexvision’s Nexdome Dragonfly IP video security camera benefits from the implementation of open standards such as Linux, MPEG4 and real-time streaming network protocols to offer seamless integration into global surveillance systems.

The Nexdome Dragonfly uses the dual-core TMS320DM644x architecture based on DaVinci™ technology. Nexvision also integrated TI's differentiated analog companion products into the Nexdome Dragonfly design, including video decoders, amplifiers, power LDOs, power DC/DC switches and a USB switch. (See www.ti.com/ipcamera.)

In Your Car

Automotive Application DaVinci™ technology does the driving for you. Whether commuting to work or taking an extended road trip, your driving experience is enhanced with on-board intelligence and integrated infotainment systems powered by DaVinci technology.
  • Hazard Recognition
    With automotive vision capability, obstacles in the road are identified and avoided long before you ever see them. The system in your car even applies your car's brakes, safely reducing your speed automatically.
  • Onboard Navigation
    Speech-enabled navigation instantly alerts you of road construction and accidents and provides alternate routes with precise directions.
  • Audio System
    High-speed encoding lets you import your entire CD and DVD collections or receive multiple streams of live video, turning your car into a traveling entertainment center.

CEL
Connaught Electronics Limited (CEL) single- and multi-camera driver assistance camera platforms are on the forefront of driver safety and convenience applications, supporting lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, occupancy detection, parking assistance and obstacle detection.

These CEL products use automotive-qualified DaVinci™ technology and TMS320DM64x digital media processors because of their reduced power consumption and exceptional video, imaging and system control functionality.

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