Sublima on the VS680 is now available for integration into next-gen video systems.
B-com and Synaptics Incorporated have announced the implementation of B-com’s Sublima algorithm on Synaptics’ VS680 multimedia system on chip (SoC), marking the first AI-enabled, frame-accurate dynamic SDR-to-HDR video conversion for set-top boxes (STBs). The Sublima algorithm leverages the VS680’s optimised neural processing unit (NPU), with 7.9 TOPS performance, heterogeneous architecture and robust security features, enabling real-time video processing for enhanced experiences on STBs, OTT streaming devices, and smart TVs.
The new AI-powered technology is being demonstrated at the IBC trade show in Synaptics’ booth.
Tania Pouli, Director of Strategy Video at B-com, said: “This is the first time we have used an Edge-optimized AI approach for our HDR conversion technology. The VS680 platform provides a more compact and efficient way to seamlessly convert video content to the immersive and realistic HDR format. Importantly, *Sublima* achieves this while maintaining video quality and competitive price points for consumer and industrial video systems.”
Synaptics’ NPU-powered SoC enables Sublima’s dynamic frame-by-frame conversion, which enhances video quality and reduces energy consumption compared to traditional static methods.
Siddarth Chandrasekar, Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Synaptics, added: “B-com takes full advantage of the VS680’s NPU, CPU, and GPU heterogeneous architecture by using the SyNAP toolkit to securely balance the *Sublima* algorithm and optimise it for performance, power, and accuracy. This is a strong example of how the SyNAP toolkit can be used to deliver differentiated AI-enhanced user experiences.”
The VS680 supports multiple deep neural network frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite, NN API and OpenVX, and includes an integrated ISP within a secure multimedia pipeline, providing an optimised solution for Edge AI vision.
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