Using DaVinci technology-based TMS320DM6446 processor from Texas Instruments, Bangalore, India-based telephony developer Ittiam Systems has readied a complete IP video phone platform for OEMs and ODMs. The reference design includes digital signal processor (DSP) based SoCs, accelerators, frameworks and development tools.

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Ittiam’s IPVP6446 provides the latest in video compression technology and delivers video-over-IP communications with high-quality multi-way call capability for standalone applications. Additionally the solution can be integrated into other embedded applications such as IP set-top boxes, transforming a typical streaming media device into a communication hub.

IPVP6446 is an integrated software solution using TI’s complete DaVinci technology offering, including the software architecture, which consists of a Linux platform support package and interprocessor communications. This is accompanied by Ittiam’s application-specific reference platform built on the TMS320DM6446 DaVinci-based processor. The media engine delivers H.264-based video coding to achieve high-quality visual communications in peer-to-peer and multi-way call scenarios.

Advanced video processing is complemented by a wide range of speech codecs; acoustic echo canceller for hands-free operation and associated telephony and signaling functions. An adaptive jitter buffer provides enhanced quality under adverse network conditions. In addition, the phone adapts video bit-rate depending on bandwidth. It also provides manual adjustment of video frame-rate or bit rate and enables self view or picture-in-picture mode dynamically during a call. It supports SIP and offers a framework integrating the media engine, media-controller, call-controller and user-interface manager.

The IPVP6446 comes complete with built-in keypad, speaker, microphone, camera and VGA TFT LCD complete with Ethernet interface with built-in Ethernet switch, wireless LAN, USB, IrDA and RJ11 interface. The platform also supports a range of storage devices including HDD, SD/MMC and SM. Within the system, TI’s MSP430 ultra low power 16-bit RISC microcontroller (MCU) handles supervising functions by watching for inputs from the infrared remote control and providing a real-time clock function.

"Harnessing the performance and flexibility of DaVinci technology, Ittiam has developed a complete, solid video phone solution that allows developers to deliver a compelling video telephony experience," said Pamela Jordan, Video IP phone product manager, TI. "OEMs and ODMs can now turn to Ittiam's IPVP6446 as a one-stop solution for their development of differentiated, high-quality video phones that exceed end user expectations."

“Nearly two and half years ago, Ittiam made a forward-looking investment in the emerging possibilities of personal video communication technology,” commented Srini Rajam, chairman and chief executive officer, Ittiam Systems. “We believe that with DaVinci technology we now have the perfect horsepower and price combination to take the market to the next level,” he added.

Ittiam’s DaVinci technology-based video phone has already been chosen by one OEM and the company is in active discussion with multiple other OEMs and ODMs.