International audienceImage processing algorithms are widely used in the automotive field for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) purposes. To embed these algorithms, semiconductor companies offer heterogeneous architectures which are composed of different processing units, often with massively parallel computing unit. However, embedding complex algorithms on these SoCs (System on Chip) remains a difficult task due to heterogeneity, it is not easy to decide how to allocate parts of a given algorithm on processing units of a given SoC. In order to help automotive industry in embedding algorithms on heterogeneous architectures, we propose a novel approach to predict performances of image processing algorithms on different computing units of a given heterogeneous SoC. Our methodology is able to predict a more or less wide interval of execution time with a degree of confidence using only high level description of algorithms to embed, and a few characteristics of computing units

International audienceADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) algorithms increasingly use heavy image processing operations. To embed this type of algorithms, semiconductor companies offer many heterogeneous architectures. These SoCs (System on Chip) are composed of different processing units, with different capabilities, and often with massively parallel computing unit. Due to the complexity of these SoCs, predicting if a given algorithm can be executed in real time on a given architecture is not trivial. In fact it is not a simple task for automotive industry actors to choose the most suited heterogeneous SoC for a given application. Moreover, embedding complex algorithms on these systems remains a difficult task due to heterogeneity, it is not easy to decide how to allocate parts of a given algorithm on the different computing units of a given SoC. In order to help automotive industry in embedding algorithms on heterogeneous architectures, we propose a novel approach to predict performances of image processing algorithms applicable on different types of computing units. Our methodology is able to predict a more or less wide interval of execution time with a degree of confidence using only high level description of algorithms, and a few characteristics of computing units

Lane detection plays a crucial role for Advanced Driver Assitance System (ADAS) or autonomous driving applications. Literature shows a lot of lane detection algorithms can work in real time with good results. However, they require much computer processing and cannot be embedded in a vehicle ECU without deep software optimizations. In this paper, we discuss the embeddability of lane detection algorithms by comparing state-of-the-art algorithms in terms of functional performance and computational timing. We identify what essential parts of lane detection are time consuming, and show these parts can be computed in real time on embedded systems.

Advanced driver assistance systems applications increasingly use cameras and image processing algorithms. To embed and achieve real-time execution of these algorithms, semiconductor companies propose heterogeneous systems-on-chip (SoCs). Embedding algorithms on this type of hardware is not trivial: One needs to determine how to partition the computational load on the different processing units. In addition, it is not easy to predict whether a given algorithm can be executed on a given heterogeneous SoC while meeting real-time constraints. We propose a novel global methodology to assist with embedding image processing algorithms on heterogeneous SoC while meeting realtime constraints (using a soft real-time analysis). Our approach proposes several heuristics predicting delays and execution times and is based on a set of multi-level test vectors which extract key features of heterogeneous architectures.

Year after year, more and more cars' functionalities are performed by software: electrical vehicle, multimedia, connectivity with the outside world and so on. As its software development costs are increasing, Renault decided to develop metrics and an estimation process in order to be able to predict its software costs early in the vehicle or power-train project. At the same time, Renault is working with its major Electronic Control Units suppliers to contract with them on the basis of software metrics. After different studies, Renault chose the COSMIC method as its embedded software metric. COSMIC is for COmmon Software Measurement International Consortium, and is also the name of a Functional Size Measurement (FSM) method, ISO standard since 2003. To make its measurement process robust, Renault has decided to automate the functional size measurement.