Freescale Image Cognition Processors (ICPs) enable programmable intelligent imaging and video applications for automotive vision systems. ICP solutions have superior performance for area and power consumed, when compared with traditional programmable DSP-based solutions which exhibit higher clock speeds and higher power consumption. Powered by CogniVue APEX™ programmable technology - a massively parallel image processing architecture - key for enabling the low-power, small size, high levels of integration and low cost required in smart camera modules for the automotive market.