Publisher Summary This chapter illustrates some sample systems from a practical perspective by relating the inner workings of a processor to tangible functionality in the system. It examines an automotive driver assistance application to evaluate the way video-based lane departure warning system can utilize a media framework. The implementation of a JPEG algorithm, which contains a lot of the key elements of more complex image and video codecs, is reviewed. This is followed by a discussion outlining how an MPEG-2 video encoder algorithm can be partitioned efficiently across a dual-core processor. Finally, the porting of open-source C code to the Blackfin processor environment is analyzed. With the dozens of processors controlling every aspect of contemporary automobiles, not a single aspect of the “vehicle experience” remains untouched by technology. Whether it is climate control, engine control or entertainment, there has been constant evolution in capabilities and manufacturer offerings over the past decade. Most current safety features utilize a wide array of sensors—most involving microwaves, infrared light, lasers, or acceleration and position detection—but recently processors have emerged that can meet the real-time video requirements that make image processing a viable safety technology.