{"id":18602,"date":"2022-07-26T13:38:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vision-components.com\/?p=18602"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:30:30","slug":"what-is-embedded-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vision-components.com\/en\/embedded-vision-blog-was-ist-embedded-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Embedded Vision?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Perfectly \"embedded\": From tiny embedded MIPI cameras to ultra-compact all-in-one embedded vision systems.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vision solutions that combine image acquisition and image processing in a compact design are becoming smaller and smaller, more and more powerful, and \"embedded\" in more and more applications, from classic machine vision systems and industrial quality control to factory automation and smart home appliances, to driver assistance systems and self-driving cars, autonomous robots and drones. In the process, the technology has developed rapidly <\/a>over the past 30 years. Accordingly, the term \"embedded vision\" is used frequently today. In this blog post, we want to show what \"embedded\" means to us - and how numerous smart applications benefit from the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Definition of an Embedded Vision System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Embedded systems usually refer to computer systems that combine a processor and memory as well as input\/output peripheral devices, that have a dedicated function and that are implemented into larger mechanical or electronic systems (according to Wikipedia<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to embedded vision systems<\/a> these solutions are usually based on an image sensor for acquisition of the data and a processing unit, for example a microcontroller. As cameras are being embedded as sensors in a growing number of applications, the label embedded vision is often used. A miniature board level camera module that can be deployed into various applications is often also referred to as an embedded camera<\/a> or embedded vision component in the same way \u2013 and completely correctly \u2013 as are complex systems incorporating a camera module, a processing unit with mainboard and system on module and further electronics such as interface-boards, digital I\/Os etc. Further components such as high-speed trigger, lighting and optics, other sensors and software can also be part of an embedded vision system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Low power consumption is also an important aspect of embedded vision systems. In addition, rugged operating ranges and industrial-grade quality as well as long-term availability are also firmly linked to the term embedded electronics. The technology can be utilized and found in various applications from consumer end products to highly specialized industrial uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic components of an embedded vision system<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vision Components: Our take on embedded vision<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\" An important characteristic of embedded vision systems and their use in industrial and series products for VC are components that are perfectly tailored to the respective applications. They dispense with all unnecessary overhead in terms of components and functionality, thereby ensuring low unit costs. These solutions are as small as possible and ideally suited for the design of edge devices and mobile applications.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan Erik-Schmitt<\/strong>
Vice President of sales at Vision Components<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Embedded Vision Systems \u2013 main criteria:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n