OpenCV read() vs jetcam read() method?

[SaddamBInSyed]

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HI all,

I am already using OpenCV for the other image processing purpose in my code.

so I would like to ask WHY I need to use Jetcam camera methods to read the camera frame instead of the OpenCV read method?

why we need to introduce a new one here.

Is Jetcam read method faster and reliable than OpenCV camera read() methods?

please advise.

[jaybdub]

Hi SaddamBinSyed,

Thanks for reaching out!

If you're familiar with how to use OpenCV / GStreamer, that will be sufficient. Currently, JetCam is providing a simple abstraction for using OpenCV with accelerated GStreamer pipelines. This is possible using just OpenCV.

We used a specific pattern frequently in projects (ie: JetBot / JetRacer), so wanted to make the abstraction.

It is possible, that other methods for acquiring images would be used, but would share the same abstraction layer.

For now if you're happy using OpenCV, feel free. If we release any updates that differ in functionality from what OpenCV offers, I will try to update here.

Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback.

Best, John