Pushing the boundaries of LED image processing: How Barco's Infinipix transforms real-time experiences

In the world of high-end LED video walls, the quality of the underlying image processing makes all the difference between an average visual experience and a truly spectacular one. This is particularly true for real-time applications such as professional simulators, auditorium sessions, boardrooms and broadcasts, where milliseconds matter and visual accuracy can mean the difference between success and failure.

Barco's Infinipix^TM Gen2 processing platform stands at the forefront of this technology, offering unparalleled performance that's changing how industries approach real-time visualization. Let's explore the game-changing features that make this LED processor the choice of professionals.

For real-time applications, such as e-sports or simulation environments, latency is not just a technical specification—it's a critical performance factor. Barco's Infinipix Gen2 platform delivers what is arguably the industry's lowest latency, achieving less than 1 frame delay in end-to-end processing.

The most impressive Barco implementation to date? A driving simulator used by world leading automotive and motorsports companies, operating at just 0.9 frames per second of latency. At these performance levels, the system responds virtually instantaneously to driver inputs, creating a seamless connection between action and visual feedback that's essential for training and development.

This remarkable achievement isn't just about raw speed. The architecture allows for flexible deployment options, including the ability to dedicate one processor per tile, pushing the delay as close to zero as physically possible—a configuration that simply isn't available with conventional processors.

One of the most challenging aspects of LED video wall processing is scaling content to match the display's native resolution without introducing artifacts or distortion. Barco's patented scaling technology in Infinipix Gen2 handles this with exceptional precision.

The system employs premium anti-aliasing filters that eliminate "jaggies" on sharp edges, preserving the integrity of the original content regardless of whether it's being scaled up or down. This ensures that critical visual information remains clear and legible. For SCADA content (often used in control rooms), for example, this is very important, as it makes sure that all text remains readable, and lines keep their exact width and are never blurred.

Additionally, scaling with Infinipix does not add any extra latency – a big advantage compared to conventional LED processors.

Fast-moving content presents a particular challenge for LED video walls working with multiple processors. If they are not perfectly in sync, you will encounter, image tearing—those jarring horizontal splits that occur when the display can't keep up with rapidly changing frames. Yes, there is a reason why LED walls on trade show floors typically play slow moving content! Infinipix Gen2 completely eliminates this issue, ensuring smooth visual representation even during the most dynamic content scenarios and using multiple processors. So when you visit us at InfoComm 2025, just ask to play some fast clips. You will definitely notice the difference!

Motion blur has long been the nemesis of simulation displays, creating a smearing effect that reduces visual clarity during rapid movement. Barco's Infinipix Gen2 incorporates advanced Smear Reduction Processing (SRP) technology that dramatically improves motion clarity.

This technology is particularly vital for driving simulators, flight simulators, and other applications where tracking fast-moving objects is essential. By virtually eliminating smearing, the system creates a much more realistic and responsive visual environment that better mimics real-world conditions, enhancing training effectiveness and performance outcomes.

Perhaps one of the most impressive technical achievements in the Infinipix Gen2 platform is its 23-bit color processing capability. This extraordinary bit depth enables what Barco calls "True Dynamic Range"—the ability to maintain perfect grayscale accuracy and retain all visible details regardless of the display's brightness level.

Unlike conventional LED processors that lose detail and color accuracy when dimmed, Infinipix Gen2 maintains consistent visual quality across the entire brightness spectrum. This means users can adjust brightness levels to suit ambient lighting conditions without sacrificing image quality—a crucial advantage in environments that may need to represent everything from bright daylight to nighttime usage.

As real-time visualization technology continues to advance across industries—from automotive and aerospace to defense and entertainment—the demands placed on visual systems grow ever more stringent. Barco's Infinipix Gen2 represents a significant leap forward in meeting these demands, establishing new benchmarks for what professionals can expect from LED image processing.

By addressing the fundamental challenges of latency, motion clarity, and visual accuracy, this processing platform doesn't just incrementally improve existing technology—it fundamentally transforms what's possible in simulation environments. For organizations where performance and precision are paramount, Infinipix Gen2 isn't just an option; it's increasingly becoming the only choice that meets their exacting standards.

In our next article, we'll dive deeper into colors, and how they are used in Infinipix Gen2. If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please contact us!

Or meet us at InfoComm 2025 (Orlando, 11-13 June), where we will showcase how Infinipix "Paints it perfectly"!