On-Orbit Video Processing with AI/Edge Computing Techniques "VIP-1st" - Very Important [Pictures/Pixels] First

Technical Abstract:á TRL11 is a venture-backed company in Irvine, CA developing low delay, full-motion video platforms, specifically for space. Our products are positioned to be widely integrated horizontally across the industry. Making video in space common and ubiquitous requires simultaneous efforts to simultaneously evolve the state of the across sensors, AI/ML at the edge, compression and transmission technologies - all within the Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) limitations common in space. TRL11ĺs goal is to enable low delay, full-motion video by creating novel technologies that can help solve for the challenge of limited bandwidth and connectivity on orbit. To that end, TRL11 proposes a Phase I effort to develop an on-orbit video processing algorithm called ôVIP-1stö, standing for ôVery Important [Pictures/Pixels] First.ö VIP-1st is a breakthrough in on-orbit video processing technology, set to redefine the way space video data is captured, compressed, and transmitted. By emphasizing on the most pivotal elements of visual data, we're ensuring mission-critical information is communicated without delay or bandwidth congestion. Combined with our flight-proven space video recorder, SAVER (pictured top right), VIP-1st can overcome bandwidth challenges and make real-time video from space a reality. Overview:á In Phase I, TRL11 will engage with AFRLĺs Mission Area Lead for Space Information Mobility, Space Systems Commandĺs Space Domain Awareness and Space Sensing divisions, and Joint Task Force - Space Defense Commercial Operations - to adapt the VIP-1st algorithms for Defense applications, ensuring mission-critical information is relayed swiftly and efficiently. Technical Merit:á VIP-1st is a novel approach that is substantially different than current state of the art alternatives.á Traditional methods often treat every video frame or pixel as equal, but VIP-1st's transformative approach ensures priority processing, storage, and compression of only critical visual data. Notably, our system targets an impressive end-to-end latency of less than 0.1 seconds and consumes 1000x less bandwidth than existing High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) solutions.