Algorithmic level low-power VLSI design applied to the RGB to HSI conversion

In the early 90s the first portable computing applications became widely available. At this time, lower performance than the mains dependant counterparts was accepted. However, today user demand small lightweight portable systems with long battery operating times without any compromise in computing performance. To meet these customer demands, a consequent low power approach has to be taken starting at the first design decision. This paper will present the implementation of a low-power real-time image processing circuit for the transformation of a camera signal into the human perception code