Image Pipeline

Collaboration diagram for Image Pipeline:

Topics
	Pipeline Features
	High-level user interfaces for configuring and controlling pipeline processing stages.
	Pipeline Modules
	Core processing modules that perform specific image transformation operations.
	Special Pipeline Types
	Supporting data structures, enumerations, and type definitions for pipeline configuration.

Data Structures
class	DefaultPipeline
	Image processing pipeline for sequential transformation of raw image frames. More...

Detailed Description

Comprehensive image processing pipeline system for real-time image transformation and enhancement.

The Image Pipeline provides a complete, modular framework for processing raw or pre-processed image data through a series of configurable transformation stages. It supports a wide range of image processing operations from basic format conversions to advanced enhancement algorithms.

Architecture Overview

The pipeline follows a modular design with two main component types:

• Modules: Core processing units that perform specific image transformations
• Features: High-level interfaces that provide user-friendly access to module functionality

Processing Flow

The pipeline processes images through sequential stages:

• Data Unpacking - Converts packed sensor formats to standard representations
• Defect Correction - Removes hot pixels and other sensor artifacts
• Geometric Transformations - Handles binning, decimation, rotation, and mirroring
• Gain Control - Applies brightness and white balance adjustments
• Color Processing - Performs debayering, chromatic adaption, and color space transformations
• Enhancement - Applies sharpening, gamma correction, and tone mapping
• Format Conversion - Converts to the desired output pixel format

For more information refer to the Image Processing Pipeline Guide.