Technology Deep Dive

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Prabu Kumar

Prabu is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Camera Products at e-con Systems, and comes with a rich experience of more than 15 years in the embedded vision space. He brings to the table a deep knowledge in USB cameras, embedded vision cameras, vision algorithms and FPGAs. He has built 50+ camera solutions spanning various domains such as medical, industrial, agriculture, retail, biometrics, and more. He also comes with expertise in device driver development and BSP development. Currently, Prabu’s focus is to build smart camera solutions that power new age AI based applications.

TLens vs VCM Autofocus Technology

Prabu KumarOctober 31, 20250

Autofocus is crucial in embedded vision applications across various industries, including medical devices, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Traditional VCM-based autofocus systems, however, face several challenges: slow response, friction, vibration, motion blur, heat generation, and reduced reliability.

How to Mitigate Lens Flare in Embedded Vision Systems: Technical Insights and Best Practices

Prabu KumarOct 10, 20250

Lens flare in embedded vision can degrade image quality and compromise system reliability, resulting in lost details in bright areas. It occurs when stray light scatters within the optical path, creating artifacts such as haze, reduced contrast, or colored rings. Learn what causes lens flare, the types of lens flare,

Deep Dive into integration challenges of ONVIF-compliant GigE cameras and how ONVIF enhances interoperability

Prabu KumarSeptember 5, 20250

GigE cameras are being adopted faster in applications that demand high-bandwidth data transmission over long distances up to 100 meters using Ethernet cables. GigE cameras with ONVIF-compliant enable interoperability across different devices smoothly.

Understanding FPD-Link IV Cameras: Key Features and Comparison with Other Interfaces

Prabu KumarAug 26, 20250

Automotive systems like ADAS and surround view systems demand high precision, long-range video transmission, low latency, and seamless multi-camera synchronization. FPD-Link IV camera can deliver real-time performance with low-latency transmission over a single coaxial or STP cable.

e-con Systems’ High-Performance Cameras and Compute Solutions for NVIDIA Jetson Thor Series

Prabu KumarSeptember 12, 20250

e-con Systems, an NVIDIA Elite Partner, introduces a portfolio of high-performance cameras and compute platforms optimized for the Jetson Thor series. With support for USB, ONVIF-compliant RouteCAM Ethernet cameras, advanced 10G Holoscan camera solutions, and robust ECU platforms, developers can fully leverage NVIDIA Jetson Thor’s 2070 FP4 TFLOPS AI compute

Choosing the Right Interface for Mobility: USB, GMSL, GigE, or FPD-Link?

Prabu KumarAug 20, 20250

Choosing the right camera interface can make or break mobility vision systems, from forklifts and AMRs to autonomous tractors. Interfaces like USB, GigE, GMSL, and FPD-Link III each bring their own strengths and trade-offs that directly impact bandwidth, latency, cabling, and more. Find out how each interface functions in mobility

Understanding Holoscan Sensor Bridge and TintE ISP Performance in Embedded cameras

Prabu KumarSeptember 12, 20250

This blog explores how to unlock ultra-low latency in embedded vision applications using NVIDIA Holoscan SDK. It explains how the Lattice Holoscan Sensor Bridge (HSB) board, paired with e-con’s TintE™ ISP, efficiently processes high-bandwidth image data on the Jetson platform.

What is ONVIF? How Are Cameras with ONVIF Support Powering Embedded Vision Systems?

Prabu KumarAugust 13, 20250

ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is an open standard that enables standardized communication between IP cameras, NVRs, and VMS, ensuring seamless, vendor-independent interoperability for embedded vision systems. It streamlines development, minimizes integration challenges, and future-proofs camera deployments.

What is AE ROI? How to Implement Auto Exposure Region of Interest in NVIDIA Argus Cameras

Prabu KumarAugust 12, 20250

Auto Exposure Region of Interest (AE ROI) allows developers to control camera exposure in specific areas of a frame, ensuring optimal image quality in the most important parts of a scene. In NVIDIA’s Argus framework, AE ROI can be configured via static GStreamer commands or dynamically through the Argus GUI—powered

New AE & AWB Light Metering Features in ISX031-Based Camera: Enhancing Automotive Vision Precision

Prabu KumarJuly 25, 20250

Automatic adaptation to dynamic lighting conditions is crucial for embedded vision systems. In this blog, we’ll explore the light metering features of the ISX031-based cameras, which automatically adapt to changing lighting conditions, along with a practical demonstration.