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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Hybrid Evolvable Hardware for automatic generation of image filters

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Author(s):
Almeida, M. A. [1] ; Pedrino, E. C. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering; v. 25, n. 3, p. 289-303, 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

In this article, a new framework is proposed and implemented for automatic generation of image filters in reconfigurable hardware (FPGA), called H-EHW (Hybrid-Evolvable Hardware). This consists basically of two modules. The first (training module) is responsible for the automatic generation of solutions (filters). The second (fusion module) converts such solutions into hardware, thus creating a virtual and reconfigurable architecture for fast image processing. Monochromatic pairs of images are used for the system training and testing. Extensive tests show that there are several benefits of the proposed system when compared to other similar systems described in the literature, such as: reduced phenotype length (generated circuit), reduced reconfiguration time, greater hardware reconfiguration flexibility and no more need for the manipulation of the bitstream of the FPGA for circuit evolution (a problem often encountered in practice by designers). (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/23297-4 - System for automatic hardware generation in FPGAs by Cartesian Genetic Programming
Grantee:Emerson Carlos Pedrino
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants