Embedded Image Processing

using FPGAs - Winter 2016

This graduate level class provides an overview of techniques for implementing low and intermediate level
image processing algorithms using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) using VHDL or High Level
Synthesis tools provided by Xilinx.

Instructors:

Office Hours:

Ali Irturk (Adjunct Professor) and Janarbek Matai (Ph.D.)

After class or by appointment

Lectures:

Textbook:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:20-7:40pm

Design for Embedded Image Processing on

FPGAs, Donald G. Bailey, Wiley-IEEE Press

Tuesday

Thursday

Week 1

Image Processing

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

Week 2

Languages

Design Process Introduction

Week 3

Design Process - High Level Synthesis

Design Process - High Level Synthesis

Week 4

Mapping Techniques

Point Operations

Week 5

Histogram Operations

Local Filters

Week 6

Geometric Transformations

Linear Transforms

Week 7

Blob Detection and Labelling

Interfacing

Week 8

Testing, Tuning and Debugging

Example Applications - 1

Week 9

Example Applications - 2

Example Applications -3

Week 10

Final Project Presentations

Final Project Presentations

Embedded Image Processing

using FPGAs - Winter 2016

Prerequisites (Mandatory):

Grading:

CSE30: Computer Organization and Systems

Programming

Projects 1-4: %15 each, %60 total

CSE140: Components and Design Techniques

for Digital Systems

Final Project: %30

Class Participation: %10
Attendance

Prerequisites (Recommended):

Questions in class and during student presentations

CSE140L: Digital Systems Laboratory

Bio for Ali Irturk:

Bio for Janarbek Matai:

Dr. Ali Irturk is the Engineering Manager for the Research

Dr. Janarbek Matai is a Sr. Engineer at the Research and

and Development Group at Cognex Corporation, San

Development Group of Cognex Corporation, San Diego. Dr.

Diego. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Computer

Janarbek Matai's research interest includes embedded image

Science and Engineering Department at UCSD.

He is

processing, computer vision, high-level synthesis and

interested in designing and developing the next

reconfigurable computing. Besides working as an engineer at

generation vision systems, vision software and vision

Cognex Corporation, Dr. Janarbek Matai teaches the wireless

sensors used in manufacturing automation.

embedded systems course for Master of Advanced Studies in

Dr. Ali Irturk received a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science

the Wireless Embedded Systems program at UCSD.

and Engineering from University of California, San Diego,

Dr. Janarbek Matai has extensive expertise in designing FPGA

masters degrees (M.S., M.A.) in both Electrical & Computer

systems for image processing, computer vision and data

Engineering and Economics, all from University of

processing applications. Dr. Janarbek Matai received his PhD in

California, Santa Barbara, bachelor degrees (B.S., B.A.) in

computer science from University of California-San Diego in

both Electrical & Computer Engineering and Naval

2015, M.S degree from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and

Profession, all from Turkish Naval Academy in Istanbul,

Technology (formerly ICU) in 2007, and B.S degree from

Turkey.

Mongolian University of Science and Technology in 2004.