As DSP becomes mainstream and we incorporate it into all systems, we are left with a dillema: "how can we make this functionality simple enough for all to use effectively?" In short, we can't.
Signal processing is difficult by its nature. It can be done in fixed point, floating point or double precision floating point. It involves many different algorithms. Often at the front end, processing is data independent, while at the back end it is data dependent. Different array sizes are passed between modules, concepts are abstract and require deep mathematical understanding, and time constraints on processing make all this more difficult.
One might say: "Oh, well we'll use a graphical tool and it will solve all our problems" but this is not the case even though it might help in special cases where processing is always regular and data dependent processing is not done. As soon as branching is involved and interrupt processing is required, the need for better tools becomes apparent. In general, if the problem is more limited then this can work, but if it is complex and demanding it tends to be less than optimal.
Or does it? You tell me. How would you recommend people solve these problems?
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