Video Camera Reference Kit – INP3201
Mid-range camera, Edge AI, 2K resolution
This Smart Video Wireless platform completes the difficult task of integrating high-performance video processing with Wi-Fi connectivity to create a low-power system enabling batteries to last more than a year.
The platform uses the Talaria TWO Wi-Fi modules with its unique digital radio to achieve ultra-low power cloud connectivity and the Ingenic T31ZX Video Processor with high-performance image processing and deep-learning algorithms.
Talaria TWO interfaces with the T31 over SDIO using a Linux Tunnel (TUN) interface. Command and control of the Wi-Fi and BLE wireless connections is easily done using standard Linux commands.
Current consumption is optimized by a unique Dual-Stack software design that shares processing responsibilities between the network processor and the video processor, allowing for either extended battery life or increased AI processing of the video image.
Configurations
Hardware
Talaria TWO INP1014 Module
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, up to MCS7 2.4 GHz, Single-stream (1x1)
- BLE: BLE 5.0 w/ Advanced Features: 2Mbps PHY, LE Coding (Long-Range), Extended Advertising
- Application Processor: Arm Cortex-M3, 80MHz
- Embedded Memories: 512KB SRAM, 2MB Flash
- Peripheral Interface to T31: SDIO
- Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi: 57uA (DTIM10), 31mA (Rx, 11b), 81mA (Tx, 802.11n)
Ingenic T31ZX ISP
- CPU: Ultra high frequency, up to 1.5GHz, Vector Deep Learning accelerator base on SIMD128, RISC-V independent lite core
- Video Encoder: H.264/H.265/MJPEG encoder, Maximum 2592*1920@30fps
- Starlight ISP: Dedicated optimizations for low light and surveillance scenarios, Upgraded 2D / 3D noise reduction, Distortion correction
- AI Algorithm: Supports deep learning algorithms with high precision and good flexibility - Human detection, Facial detection/recognition, Cry detection, Vehicle detection, Pet detection
- Memory: Capacity of 512Mbit or 1Gbit
- Audio: Integrated Audio Codec, Support I2S Interface, Echo cancellation
Both:
- STM32 Low-Power MCU – I/O extender & HMI
- 1080P CMOS Image Sensor
- Microphone & Speakers
- PIR Sensor
- LEDs & Push-button
- Power Supply Options:
- USB-C connector
- Battery connector
- On-board power measurement test points
- Debug connectors for programming Talaria TWO
Software
- Talaria TWO SDK with dual-stack
- Talaria TWO offloads cloud Keep-Alive messages & interfaces to sensors.
- Ingenic T31ZX is shutdown for extended battery-life performance
- T31ZX Linux drivers and Wi-Fi connection manager
- Video Streaming reference application
- AWS Kinesis Cloud Connectivity
- Android Mobile App
- Device Provisioning over BLE
- Firmware Updates:
- Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) over Wi-Fi
- Firmware Over-Serial (FOS) from Ingenic T31ZX host
Application Detail
The camera will be in one of two key modes:
Wi-Fi Idle Connected Mode
- Talaria TWO is connected to Wi-Fi router/AP, processing beacons and sending Keep-Alive messages as needed
- Ingenic T31 Video Processor platform is completely powered-down
Active Video Capture Mode
- Ingenic T31 platform actively capturing of High-Resolution / 30fps video and passing it to Talaria TWO over SDIO
- Talaria TWO sending large data packets over high-bandwidth Wi-Fi to the internet
Battery Life Evaluation
Scenario Details:
- Video Capture: 1080p @ 25fps, H.265
- 6 video capture events per day
- 10-second video capture length
- Wi-Fi – DTIM10, 3min Keep-Alive
Active / Idle Comparison:
- Wi-Fi Idle Connected: 99.93% per day
- Active Video Capture: 0.07% per day
Battery Consumption Breakdown:
- Wi-Fi Idle Connected: 30% per day
- Active Video Capture: 70% per day
Battery Life Results:
- Battery: 3000mAh @ 3.6V battery
- Life Estimation: 1.16 years (14.4 months)
