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diff --git a/src/error.rs b/src/error.rs
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+//! Error types for the geek-szitman-supercamera crate
+
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+/// Result type for the crate
+pub type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, Error>;
+
+/// Main error type for the crate
+#[derive(Error, Debug)]
+pub enum Error {
+    /// USB communication errors
+    #[error("USB error: {0}")]
+    Usb(#[from] UsbError),
+
+    /// Video backend errors
+    #[error("Video backend error: {0}")]
+    Video(#[from] VideoError),
+
+    /// Protocol errors
+    #[error("Protocol error: {0}")]
+    Protocol(#[from] ProtocolError),
+
+    /// JPEG processing errors
+    #[error("JPEG error: {0}")]
+    Jpeg(#[from] JpegError),
+
+    /// System errors
+    #[error("System error: {0}")]
+    System(#[from] SystemError),
+
+    /// Generic error wrapper
+    #[error("Generic error: {0}")]
+    Generic(String),
+}
+
+/// USB-specific errors
+#[derive(Error, Debug)]
+pub enum UsbError {
+    /// Device not found
+    #[error("USB device not found")]
+    DeviceNotFound,
+
+    /// Device disconnected
+    #[error("USB device disconnected")]
+    DeviceDisconnected,
+
+    /// Permission denied
+    #[error("USB permission denied")]
+    PermissionDenied,
+
+    /// Interface claim failed
+    #[error("Failed to claim USB interface: {0}")]
+    InterfaceClaimFailed(String),
+
+    /// Bulk transfer failed
+    #[error("USB bulk transfer failed: {0}")]
+    BulkTransferFailed(String),
+
+    /// Timeout error
+    #[error("USB operation timed out")]
+    Timeout,
+
+    /// Generic USB error
+    #[error("USB error: {0}")]
+    Generic(String),
+}
+
+impl UsbError {
+    /// Check if this error indicates device disconnection
+    pub fn is_device_disconnected(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self, Self::DeviceDisconnected)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Video backend errors
+#[derive(Error, Debug)]
+pub enum VideoError {
+    /// PipeWire errors
+    #[error("PipeWire error: {0}")]
+    PipeWire(String),
+
+    /// V4L2 errors (for future use)
+    #[error("V4L2 error: {0}")]
+    V4L2(String),
+
+    /// Stdout errors
+    #[error("Stdout error: {0}")]
+    Stdout(String),
+
+    /// Format not supported
+    #[error("Video format not supported: {0}")]
+    FormatNotSupported(String),
+
+    /// Device initialization failed
+    #[error("Video device initialization failed: {0}")]
+    InitializationFailed(String),
+
+    /// Frame push failed
+    #[error("Failed to push frame: {0}")]
+    FramePushFailed(String),
+
+    /// Device not ready
+    #[error("Device not ready")]
+    DeviceNotReady,
+}
+
+/// Protocol errors
+#[derive(Error, Debug)]
+pub enum ProtocolError {
+    /// Invalid frame format
+    #[error("Invalid frame format: {0}")]
+    InvalidFrameFormat(String),
+
+    /// Frame too small
+    #[error(
+        "Frame too small: expected at least {} bytes, got {}",
+        expected,
+        actual
+    )]
+    FrameTooSmall { expected: usize, actual: usize },
+
+    /// Invalid magic number
+    #[error(
+        "Invalid magic number: expected 0x{:04X}, got 0x{:04X}",
+        expected,
+        actual
+    )]
+    InvalidMagic { expected: u16, actual: u16 },
+
+    /// Unknown camera ID
+    #[error("Unknown camera ID: {0}")]
+    UnknownCameraId(u8),
+
+    /// Frame length mismatch
+    #[error("Frame length mismatch: expected {}, got {}", expected, actual)]
+    FrameLengthMismatch { expected: usize, actual: usize },
+
+    /// Protocol parsing error
+    #[error("Protocol parsing error: {0}")]
+    ParsingError(String),
+}
+
+/// JPEG processing errors
+#[derive(Error, Debug)]
+pub enum JpegError {
+    /// Invalid JPEG header
+    #[error("Invalid JPEG header")]
+    InvalidHeader,
+
+    /// Unsupported JPEG format
+    #[error("Unsupported JPEG format: {0}")]
+    UnsupportedFormat(String),
+
+    /// JPEG parsing failed
+    #[error("JPEG parsing failed: {0}")]
+    ParsingFailed(String),
+
+    /// Image dimensions not found
+    #[error("Could not determine image dimensions")]
+    DimensionsNotFound,
+}
+
+/// System errors
+#[derive(Error, Debug)]
+pub enum SystemError {
+    /// File operation failed
+    #[error("File operation failed: {0}")]
+    FileError(String),
+
+    /// Permission denied
+    #[error("Permission denied: {0}")]
+    PermissionDenied(String),
+
+    /// Resource not available
+    #[error("Resource not available: {0}")]
+    ResourceNotAvailable(String),
+
+    /// Signal handling error
+    #[error("Signal handling error: {0}")]
+    SignalError(String),
+}
+
+impl From<std::io::Error> for Error {
+    fn from(err: std::io::Error) -> Self {
+        match err.kind() {
+            std::io::ErrorKind::NotFound => Error::Usb(UsbError::DeviceNotFound),
+            std::io::ErrorKind::PermissionDenied => Error::Usb(UsbError::PermissionDenied),
+            std::io::ErrorKind::TimedOut => Error::Usb(UsbError::Timeout),
+            _ => Error::System(SystemError::FileError(err.to_string())),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<rusb::Error> for Error {
+    fn from(err: rusb::Error) -> Self {
+        match err {
+            rusb::Error::NoDevice => Error::Usb(UsbError::DeviceDisconnected),
+            rusb::Error::Access => Error::Usb(UsbError::PermissionDenied),
+            rusb::Error::Timeout => Error::Usb(UsbError::Timeout),
+            rusb::Error::NotFound => Error::Usb(UsbError::DeviceNotFound),
+            _ => Error::Usb(UsbError::Generic(err.to_string())),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<String> for Error {
+    fn from(err: String) -> Self {
+        Error::Generic(err)
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<&str> for Error {
+    fn from(err: &str) -> Self {
+        Error::Generic(err.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<crate::usb::UsbTransferError> for Error {
+    fn from(err: crate::usb::UsbTransferError) -> Self {
+        Error::Usb(UsbError::Generic(err.to_string()))
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_error_is_device_disconnected() {
+        let err = UsbError::DeviceDisconnected;
+        assert!(err.is_device_disconnected());
+
+        let err = UsbError::DeviceNotFound;
+        assert!(!err.is_device_disconnected());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_error_conversion() {
+        let io_err = std::io::Error::new(std::io::ErrorKind::NotFound, "not found");
+        let err: Error = io_err.into();
+        assert!(matches!(err, Error::Usb(UsbError::DeviceNotFound)));
+
+        let usb_err = rusb::Error::NoDevice;
+        let err: Error = usb_err.into();
+        assert!(matches!(err, Error::Usb(UsbError::DeviceDisconnected)));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
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+//! Geek szitman supercamera - Rust implementation
+//!
+//! This crate provides a Rust implementation of the Geek szitman supercamera
+//! endoscope viewer with PipeWire support and preparation for V4L2 fallback.
+//!
+//! # Features
+//!
+//! - USB communication with the endoscope device
+//! - PipeWire video streaming
+//! - UPP protocol implementation
+//! - JPEG frame processing
+//! - Modular architecture for maintainability
+//!
+//! # Example
+//!
+//! ```rust,no_run
+//! use geek_szitman_supercamera::SuperCamera;
+//!
+//! fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+//!     let camera = SuperCamera::new()?;
+//!     camera.start_stream()?;
+//!     Ok(())
+//! }
+//! ```
+
+pub mod error;
+pub mod protocol;
+pub mod usb;
+pub mod utils;
+pub mod video;
+
+pub use error::{Error, Result};
+pub use protocol::UPPCamera;
+pub use usb::UsbSupercamera;
+pub use video::{VideoBackend, VideoBackendTrait};
+
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use std::sync::RwLock;
+use std::thread;
+use std::time::Duration;
+use tracing::{info, warn};
+
+/// Main camera controller that orchestrates all components
+pub struct SuperCamera {
+    usb_camera: Arc<UsbSupercamera>,
+    protocol: Arc<UPPCamera>,
+    video_backend: Arc<Mutex<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>>>,
+    is_running: Arc<RwLock<bool>>,
+    usb_thread: Arc<Mutex<Option<thread::JoinHandle<()>>>>,
+}
+
+impl SuperCamera {
+    /// Create a new SuperCamera instance
+    pub fn new() -> Result<Self> {
+        Self::with_backend(crate::video::VideoBackendType::PipeWire)
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new SuperCamera instance with specified backend
+    pub fn with_backend(backend_type: crate::video::VideoBackendType) -> Result<Self> {
+        let usb_camera = Arc::new(UsbSupercamera::new()?);
+        let protocol = Arc::new(UPPCamera::new_with_debug(true)); // Enable debug by default
+
+        // Initialize video backend based on choice
+        let video_backend = Arc::new(Mutex::new(VideoBackend::from_type(backend_type)?));
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            usb_camera,
+            protocol,
+            video_backend,
+            is_running: Arc::new(RwLock::new(false)),
+            usb_thread: Arc::new(Mutex::new(None)),
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Start the camera stream
+    pub fn start_stream(&self) -> Result<()> {
+        let mut is_running = self.is_running.write().unwrap();
+        if *is_running {
+            warn!("Camera stream is already running");
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        info!("Starting camera stream...");
+        *is_running = true;
+        drop(is_running);
+
+        // Ensure video backend is initialized before pushing frames
+        {
+            let mut backend = self.video_backend.lock().unwrap();
+            backend.initialize()?;
+        }
+
+        // Start USB reading loop in a separate thread
+        let usb_camera = Arc::clone(&self.usb_camera);
+        let protocol = Arc::clone(&self.protocol);
+        let video_backend = Arc::clone(&self.video_backend);
+        let is_running = Arc::clone(&self.is_running);
+
+        let handle = thread::spawn(move || {
+            Self::usb_read_loop(usb_camera, protocol, video_backend, is_running);
+        });
+
+        // Store the thread handle
+        let mut usb_thread = self.usb_thread.lock().unwrap();
+        *usb_thread = Some(handle);
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Stop the camera stream
+    pub fn stop_stream(&self) -> Result<()> {
+        let mut is_running = self.is_running.write().unwrap();
+        if !*is_running {
+            warn!("Camera stream is not running");
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        info!("Stopping camera stream...");
+        *is_running = false;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Check if the camera stream is running
+    pub fn is_running(&self) -> bool {
+        *self.is_running.read().unwrap()
+    }
+
+    /// Main USB reading loop
+    fn usb_read_loop(
+        usb_camera: Arc<UsbSupercamera>,
+        protocol: Arc<UPPCamera>,
+        video_backend: Arc<Mutex<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>>>,
+        is_running: Arc<RwLock<bool>>,
+    ) {
+        let mut frame_count = 0u32;
+
+        while *is_running.read().unwrap() {
+            match usb_camera.read_frame() {
+                Ok(data) => {
+                    frame_count += 1;
+                    // Reduce logging frequency - only log every 100th frame
+                    if frame_count % 100 == 0 {
+                        tracing::debug!("Received frame {} ({} bytes)", frame_count, data.len());
+                    }
+
+                    // Process frame through protocol
+                    if let Err(e) = protocol.handle_frame_robust(&data) {
+                        tracing::error!("Protocol error: {}", e);
+                        
+                        // Log additional frame information for debugging
+                        if data.len() >= 5 {
+                            let magic_bytes = [data[0], data[1]];
+                            let magic = u16::from_le_bytes(magic_bytes);
+                            let cid = if data.len() >= 3 { data[2] } else { 0 };
+                            let length_bytes = if data.len() >= 5 { [data[3], data[4]] } else { [0, 0] };
+                            let length = u16::from_le_bytes(length_bytes);
+                            
+                            tracing::debug!(
+                                "Frame header: magic=0x{:04X}, cid={}, length={}, actual_size={}",
+                                magic, cid, length, data.len()
+                            );
+                        }
+                        
+                        continue;
+                    }
+
+                    // Send to video backend if frame is complete
+                    if let Some(frame) = protocol.get_complete_frame() {
+                        let backend = video_backend.lock().unwrap();
+                        if let Err(e) = backend.push_frame(&frame) {
+                            tracing::error!("Video backend error: {}", e);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                Err(e) => {
+                    tracing::error!("USB read error: {}", e);
+                    // Check if it's a USB error that indicates disconnection
+                    if let crate::error::Error::Usb(usb_err) = &e {
+                        if usb_err.is_device_disconnected() {
+                            tracing::warn!("Device disconnected, stopping stream");
+                            break;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    // Use standard library sleep instead of tokio
+                    std::thread::sleep(Duration::from_millis(100));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        info!("USB reading loop stopped");
+    }
+}
+
+impl Drop for SuperCamera {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        // Stop the stream
+        if let Ok(mut is_running) = self.is_running.try_write() {
+            *is_running = false;
+        }
+        
+        // Wait for USB thread to finish
+        if let Some(handle) = self.usb_thread.lock().unwrap().take() {
+            let _ = handle.join();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    #[test]
+    fn test_super_camera_creation() {
+        // This test requires actual USB device, so we'll just test the structure
+        // In a real test environment, we'd use mocks
+        assert!(true);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main.rs b/src/main.rs
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+//! Main binary for the Geek szitman supercamera
+
+use clap::Parser;
+use geek_szitman_supercamera::{Error, SuperCamera, video};
+
+use tracing::{error, info, warn};
+use tracing_subscriber::{fmt, EnvFilter};
+
+#[derive(Parser)]
+#[command(
+    name = "geek-szitman-supercamera",
+    about = "Rust implementation of Geek szitman supercamera endoscope viewer",
+    version,
+    author
+)]
+struct Cli {
+    /// Enable debug logging
+    #[arg(short, long)]
+    debug: bool,
+
+    /// Enable verbose logging
+    #[arg(short, long)]
+    verbose: bool,
+
+    /// Video backend to use
+    #[arg(short, long, value_enum, default_value = "pipewire")]
+    backend: BackendChoice,
+
+    /// Output directory for saved frames
+    #[arg(short, long, default_value = "pics")]
+    output_dir: String,
+
+    /// Frame rate hint
+    #[arg(short, long, default_value = "30")]
+    fps: u32,
+
+    /// Exit automatically after N seconds (0 = run until Ctrl+C)
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "0")]
+    timeout_seconds: u64,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, clap::ValueEnum)]
+enum BackendChoice {
+    PipeWire,
+    V4L2,
+    Stdout,
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for BackendChoice {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            BackendChoice::PipeWire => write!(f, "pipewire"),
+            BackendChoice::V4L2 => write!(f, "v4l2"),
+            BackendChoice::Stdout => write!(f, "stdout"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    // Parse command line arguments
+    let cli = Cli::parse();
+
+    // Initialize logging
+    init_logging(cli.debug, cli.verbose)?;
+
+    info!("Starting Geek szitman supercamera viewer");
+    info!("Backend: {}", cli.backend);
+    info!("Output directory: {}", cli.output_dir);
+    info!("Frame rate hint: {} fps", cli.fps);
+
+    // Create output directory
+    std::fs::create_dir_all(&cli.output_dir)?;
+
+    // Set up signal handling
+    let signal_handler = setup_signal_handling()?;
+
+    // Create camera instance with selected backend
+    let camera = match cli.backend {
+        BackendChoice::PipeWire => SuperCamera::with_backend(crate::video::VideoBackendType::PipeWire),
+        BackendChoice::V4L2 => SuperCamera::with_backend(crate::video::VideoBackendType::V4L2),
+        BackendChoice::Stdout => SuperCamera::with_backend(crate::video::VideoBackendType::Stdout),
+    };
+
+    let camera = match camera {
+        Ok(camera) => camera,
+        Err(e) => {
+            error!("Failed to create camera: {}", e);
+            return Err(e.into());
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Start camera stream
+    if let Err(e) = camera.start_stream() {
+        error!("Failed to start camera stream: {}", e);
+        return Err(e.into());
+    }
+
+    info!("Camera stream started successfully");
+    info!("Press Ctrl+C to stop");
+
+    // Wait for shutdown signal or optional timeout
+    if cli.timeout_seconds > 0 {
+        let timed_out = !signal_handler
+            .wait_for_shutdown_with_timeout(std::time::Duration::from_secs(cli.timeout_seconds));
+        if timed_out {
+            info!("Timeout reached ({}s), initiating shutdown...", cli.timeout_seconds);
+        }
+    } else {
+        signal_handler.wait_for_shutdown();
+    }
+
+    info!("Shutting down...");
+
+    // Stop camera stream
+    if let Err(e) = camera.stop_stream() {
+        warn!("Error stopping camera stream: {}", e);
+    }
+
+    info!("Shutdown complete");
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Initialize logging system
+fn init_logging(debug: bool, verbose: bool) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    let filter = if verbose {
+        "geek_szitman_supercamera=trace"
+    } else if debug {
+        "geek_szitman_supercamera=debug"
+    } else {
+        "geek_szitman_supercamera=info"
+    };
+
+    let env_filter = EnvFilter::try_from_default_env().unwrap_or_else(|_| EnvFilter::new(filter));
+
+    fmt::Subscriber::builder()
+        .with_env_filter(env_filter)
+        .with_target(false)
+        .with_thread_ids(false)
+        .with_thread_names(false)
+        .with_file(false)
+        .with_line_number(false)
+        .init();
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Set up signal handling for graceful shutdown
+fn setup_signal_handling(
+) -> Result<geek_szitman_supercamera::utils::SignalHandler, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    geek_szitman_supercamera::utils::SignalHandler::new()
+}
+
+/// Handle errors gracefully
+fn handle_error(error: Error) {
+    match error {
+        Error::Usb(e) => {
+            error!("USB error: {}", e);
+            match e {
+                geek_szitman_supercamera::error::UsbError::DeviceNotFound => {
+                    eprintln!("Device not found. Please check that the camera is connected.");
+                }
+                geek_szitman_supercamera::error::UsbError::PermissionDenied => {
+                    eprintln!("Permission denied. Try running with sudo or add udev rules.");
+                }
+                geek_szitman_supercamera::error::UsbError::DeviceDisconnected => {
+                    eprintln!("Device disconnected.");
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    eprintln!("USB error: {e}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        Error::Video(e) => {
+            error!("Video backend error: {}", e);
+            match e {
+                geek_szitman_supercamera::error::VideoError::PipeWire(msg) => {
+                    eprintln!("PipeWire error: {msg}. Make sure PipeWire is running.");
+                }
+                geek_szitman_supercamera::error::VideoError::V4L2(msg) => {
+                    eprintln!("V4L2 error: {msg}. Make sure v4l2loopback is loaded.");
+                }
+                geek_szitman_supercamera::error::VideoError::Stdout(msg) => {
+                    eprintln!("Stdout error: {msg}. Check if stdout is writable.");
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    eprintln!("Video error: {e}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        Error::Protocol(e) => {
+            error!("Protocol error: {}", e);
+            eprintln!("Protocol error: {e}. Check camera firmware version.");
+        }
+        Error::Jpeg(e) => {
+            error!("JPEG error: {}", e);
+            eprintln!("JPEG processing error: {e}");
+        }
+        Error::System(e) => {
+            error!("System error: {}", e);
+            eprintln!("System error: {e}");
+        }
+        Error::Generic(msg) => {
+            error!("Generic error: {}", msg);
+            eprintln!("Error: {msg}");
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/protocol/frame.rs b/src/protocol/frame.rs
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+//! UPP protocol frame structures
+
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::mem;
+
+/// UPP USB frame header (5 bytes)
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[repr(C, packed)]
+pub struct UPPUsbFrame {
+    pub magic: u16,  // 0xBBAA
+    pub cid: u8,     // Camera ID
+    pub length: u16, // Data length (excluding header)
+}
+
+/// UPP camera frame header (7 bytes)
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize, Default)]
+#[repr(C, packed)]
+pub struct UPPFrameHeader {
+    pub frame_id: u8,      // Frame ID
+    pub camera_number: u8, // Camera number
+    pub flags: UPPFlags,   // Various flags
+    pub g_sensor: u32,     // G-sensor data
+}
+
+/// UPP frame flags
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize, Default)]
+#[repr(C, packed)]
+pub struct UPPFlags {
+    pub has_g: bool,        // Has G-sensor data (bit 0)
+    pub button_press: bool, // Button press detected (bit 1)
+    pub other: u8,          // Other flags (bits 2-7, 6 bits total)
+}
+
+/// Complete UPP frame
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, Default)]
+pub struct UPPFrame {
+    pub header: UPPFrameHeader,
+    pub data: Vec<u8>,
+}
+
+impl UPPUsbFrame {
+    /// Create a new UPP USB frame
+    pub fn new(cid: u8, length: u16) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            magic: super::UPP_USB_MAGIC,
+            cid,
+            length,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the total frame size including header
+    /// Based on C++ POC: length field includes camera header + data, but not USB header
+    pub fn total_size(&self) -> usize {
+        mem::size_of::<Self>() + self.length as usize
+    }
+
+    /// Validate the frame magic number
+    pub fn is_valid(&self) -> bool {
+        self.magic == super::UPP_USB_MAGIC
+    }
+
+    /// Get the expected payload size (camera header + data)
+    /// Based on C++ POC: this is what the length field represents
+    pub fn expected_payload_size(&self) -> usize {
+        self.length as usize
+    }
+
+    /// Get the expected data size (excluding camera header)
+    /// Camera header is 7 bytes, so data size is payload - 7
+    pub fn expected_data_size(&self) -> usize {
+        if self.length >= 7 {
+            self.length as usize - 7
+        } else {
+            0
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl UPPFrameHeader {
+    /// Create a new UPP frame header
+    pub fn new(
+        frame_id: u8,
+        camera_number: u8,
+        has_g: bool,
+        button_press: bool,
+        g_sensor: u32,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            frame_id,
+            camera_number,
+            flags: UPPFlags {
+                has_g,
+                button_press,
+                other: 0,
+            },
+            g_sensor,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this frame has G-sensor data
+    pub fn has_g_sensor(&self) -> bool {
+        self.flags.has_g
+    }
+
+    /// Check if button press was detected
+    pub fn button_pressed(&self) -> bool {
+        self.flags.button_press
+    }
+
+    /// Get other flags
+    pub fn other_flags(&self) -> u8 {
+        self.flags.other
+    }
+
+    /// Set other flags
+    pub fn set_other_flags(&mut self, flags: u8) {
+        self.flags.other = flags & 0x3F; // Only 6 bits
+    }
+
+    /// Get G-sensor data
+    pub fn g_sensor_data(&self) -> Option<u32> {
+        if self.has_g_sensor() {
+            Some(self.g_sensor)
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl UPPFrame {
+    /// Create a new UPP frame
+    pub fn new(header: UPPFrameHeader, data: Vec<u8>) -> Self {
+        Self { header, data }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the total frame size
+    pub fn total_size(&self) -> usize {
+        mem::size_of::<UPPFrameHeader>() + self.data.len()
+    }
+
+    /// Get the frame ID
+    pub fn frame_id(&self) -> u8 {
+        self.header.frame_id
+    }
+
+    /// Get the camera number
+    pub fn camera_number(&self) -> u8 {
+        self.header.camera_number
+    }
+
+    /// Check if button was pressed
+    pub fn button_pressed(&self) -> bool {
+        self.header.button_pressed()
+    }
+
+    /// Get G-sensor data if available
+    pub fn g_sensor_data(&self) -> Option<u32> {
+        if self.header.has_g_sensor() {
+            Some(self.header.g_sensor)
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for UPPUsbFrame {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            magic: super::UPP_USB_MAGIC,
+            cid: super::UPP_CAMID_7,
+            length: 0,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_usb_frame_creation() {
+        let frame = UPPUsbFrame::new(7, 1024);
+        let magic = frame.magic;
+        let cid = frame.cid;
+        let length = frame.length;
+        assert_eq!(magic, super::super::UPP_USB_MAGIC);
+        assert_eq!(cid, 7);
+        assert_eq!(length, 1024);
+        assert!(frame.is_valid());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_usb_frame_validation() {
+        let mut frame = UPPUsbFrame::new(7, 1024);
+        assert!(frame.is_valid());
+
+        frame.magic = 0x1234;
+        assert!(!frame.is_valid());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_frame_header_creation() {
+        let header = UPPFrameHeader::new(1, 0, true, false, 12345);
+        assert_eq!(header.frame_id, 1);
+        assert_eq!(header.camera_number, 0);
+        assert!(header.has_g_sensor());
+        assert!(!header.button_pressed());
+        assert_eq!(header.g_sensor_data(), Some(12345));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_frame_header_flags() {
+        let mut header = UPPFrameHeader::default();
+        assert!(!header.has_g_sensor());
+        assert!(!header.button_pressed());
+
+        header.flags.has_g = true;
+        header.flags.button_press = true;
+        assert!(header.has_g_sensor());
+        assert!(header.button_pressed());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_frame_creation() {
+        let header = UPPFrameHeader::new(1, 0, false, false, 0);
+        let data = vec![1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
+        let frame = UPPFrame::new(header, data.clone());
+
+        assert_eq!(frame.frame_id(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(frame.camera_number(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(frame.data, data);
+        assert_eq!(frame.total_size(), mem::size_of::<UPPFrameHeader>() + 5);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_frame_defaults() {
+        let frame = UPPFrame::default();
+        assert_eq!(frame.frame_id(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(frame.camera_number(), 0);
+        assert!(frame.data.is_empty());
+        assert!(!frame.button_pressed());
+        assert!(frame.g_sensor_data().is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_flags_other_bits() {
+        let mut header = UPPFrameHeader::default();
+        header.set_other_flags(0xFF);
+        assert_eq!(header.other_flags(), 0x3F); // Only 6 bits should be set
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_memory_layout() {
+        // Ensure packed structs have correct sizes
+        assert_eq!(mem::size_of::<UPPUsbFrame>(), 5);
+        // UPPFrameHeader: frame_id(1) + camera_number(1) + flags(3) + g_sensor(4) = 9 bytes
+        assert_eq!(mem::size_of::<UPPFrameHeader>(), 9);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/protocol/jpeg.rs b/src/protocol/jpeg.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8398800
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/protocol/jpeg.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,351 @@
+//! JPEG parsing utilities for the UPP protocol
+
+use crate::error::{JpegError, Result};
+use tracing::{debug, trace, warn};
+
+/// JPEG marker constants
+const JPEG_SOI: u8 = 0xD8; // Start of Image
+const JPEG_EOI: u8 = 0xD9; // End of Image
+const JPEG_SOS: u8 = 0xDA; // Start of Scan
+const JPEG_SOF0: u8 = 0xC0; // Start of Frame (Baseline DCT)
+const JPEG_SOF1: u8 = 0xC1; // Start of Frame (Extended sequential DCT)
+const JPEG_SOF2: u8 = 0xC2; // Start of Frame (Progressive DCT)
+
+/// JPEG image dimensions
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct JpegDimensions {
+    pub width: u16,
+    pub height: u16,
+}
+
+impl JpegDimensions {
+    /// Create new dimensions
+    pub fn new(width: u16, height: u16) -> Self {
+        Self { width, height }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if dimensions are valid
+    pub fn is_valid(&self) -> bool {
+        self.width > 0 && self.height > 0
+    }
+
+    /// Get aspect ratio
+    pub fn aspect_ratio(&self) -> f64 {
+        if self.height > 0 {
+            self.width as f64 / self.height as f64
+        } else {
+            0.0
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// JPEG parser for extracting metadata
+pub struct JpegParser {
+    enable_debug: bool,
+}
+
+impl JpegParser {
+    /// Create a new JPEG parser
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            enable_debug: false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new JPEG parser with debug enabled
+    pub fn new_with_debug(enable_debug: bool) -> Self {
+        Self { enable_debug }
+    }
+
+    /// Parse JPEG dimensions from raw data
+    pub fn parse_dimensions(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<JpegDimensions> {
+        if data.len() < 4 {
+            return Err(JpegError::InvalidHeader.into());
+        }
+
+        // Check JPEG SOI marker
+        if data[0] != 0xFF || data[1] != JPEG_SOI {
+            return Err(JpegError::InvalidHeader.into());
+        }
+
+        trace!("Parsing JPEG dimensions from {} bytes", data.len());
+
+        let mut i = 2;
+        while i + 3 < data.len() {
+            // Look for marker
+            if data[i] != 0xFF {
+                i += 1;
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            let marker = data[i + 1];
+            i += 2;
+
+            // Check for end markers
+            if marker == JPEG_EOI || marker == JPEG_SOS {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // Check if we have enough data for segment length
+            if i + 1 >= data.len() {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // Read segment length (big-endian)
+            let segment_length = ((data[i] as u16) << 8) | (data[i + 1] as u16);
+            if segment_length < 2 || i + segment_length as usize > data.len() {
+                warn!("Invalid segment length: {}", segment_length);
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // Check for SOF markers (Start of Frame)
+            if self.is_sof_marker(marker) {
+                if segment_length < 7 {
+                    return Err(JpegError::InvalidHeader.into());
+                }
+
+                // Height and width are in big-endian format
+                let height = ((data[i + 3] as u16) << 8) | (data[i + 4] as u16);
+                let width = ((data[i + 5] as u16) << 8) | (data[i + 6] as u16);
+
+                if self.enable_debug {
+                    debug!(
+                        "Found SOF marker 0x{:02X}, dimensions: {}x{}",
+                        marker, width, height
+                    );
+                }
+
+                if width > 0 && height > 0 {
+                    return Ok(JpegDimensions::new(width, height));
+                } else {
+                    return Err(JpegError::DimensionsNotFound.into());
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Move to next segment
+            i += segment_length as usize;
+        }
+
+        Err(JpegError::DimensionsNotFound.into())
+    }
+
+    /// Check if a marker is a Start of Frame marker
+    fn is_sof_marker(&self, marker: u8) -> bool {
+        matches!(marker, JPEG_SOF0 | JPEG_SOF1 | JPEG_SOF2)
+    }
+
+    /// Extract JPEG metadata
+    pub fn parse_metadata(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<JpegMetadata> {
+        let dimensions = self.parse_dimensions(data)?;
+
+        Ok(JpegMetadata {
+            dimensions,
+            file_size: data.len(),
+            is_valid: true,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Validate JPEG data
+    pub fn validate_jpeg(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
+        if data.len() < 4 {
+            return Ok(false);
+        }
+
+        // Check SOI marker
+        if data[0] != 0xFF || data[1] != JPEG_SOI {
+            return Ok(false);
+        }
+
+        // Check EOI marker (should be near the end)
+        if data.len() >= 2 {
+            let end = data.len() - 2;
+            if data[end] == 0xFF && data[end + 1] == JPEG_EOI {
+                return Ok(true);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // If we can't find EOI, check if we can parse dimensions
+        Ok(self.parse_dimensions(data).is_ok())
+    }
+
+    /// Check if data represents a complete JPEG frame
+    pub fn is_complete_jpeg(&self, data: &[u8]) -> bool {
+        if data.len() < 4 {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        // Must start with SOI marker
+        if data[0] != 0xFF || data[1] != JPEG_SOI {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        // Must end with EOI marker
+        if data.len() >= 2 {
+            let end = data.len() - 2;
+            if data[end] == 0xFF && data[end + 1] == JPEG_EOI {
+                return true;
+            }
+        }
+
+        false
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for JpegParser {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+/// JPEG metadata
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct JpegMetadata {
+    pub dimensions: JpegDimensions,
+    pub file_size: usize,
+    pub is_valid: bool,
+}
+
+impl JpegMetadata {
+    /// Create new metadata
+    pub fn new(dimensions: JpegDimensions, file_size: usize) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            dimensions,
+            file_size,
+            is_valid: true,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get estimated bit depth (assume 8-bit for most JPEGs)
+    pub fn estimated_bit_depth(&self) -> u8 {
+        8
+    }
+
+    /// Get estimated color space (assume YUV for most JPEGs)
+    pub fn estimated_color_space(&self) -> &'static str {
+        "YUV"
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::error::Error;
+
+    // Sample JPEG data for testing (minimal valid JPEG)
+    const MINIMAL_JPEG: &[u8] = &[
+        0xFF, 0xD8, // SOI
+        0xFF, 0xE0, // APP0
+        0x00, 0x10, // Length
+        0x4A, 0x46, 0x49, 0x46, 0x00, // "JFIF\0"
+        0x01, 0x01, // Version
+        0x00, // Units
+        0x00, 0x01, // Density
+        0x00, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00, // No thumbnail
+        0xFF, 0xC0, // SOF0
+        0x00, 0x0B, // Length
+        0x08, // Precision
+        0x00, 0x40, // Height (64)
+        0x00, 0x40, // Width (64)
+        0x03, // Components
+        0x01, 0x11, 0x00, // Y component
+        0x02, 0x11, 0x01, // U component
+        0x03, 0x11, 0x01, // V component
+        0xFF, 0xD9, // EOI
+    ];
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_dimensions_creation() {
+        let dims = JpegDimensions::new(640, 480);
+        assert_eq!(dims.width, 640);
+        assert_eq!(dims.height, 480);
+        assert!(dims.is_valid());
+        assert_eq!(dims.aspect_ratio(), 640.0 / 480.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_dimensions_validation() {
+        let dims = JpegDimensions::new(0, 480);
+        assert!(!dims.is_valid());
+
+        let dims = JpegDimensions::new(640, 0);
+        assert!(!dims.is_valid());
+
+        let dims = JpegDimensions::new(0, 0);
+        assert!(!dims.is_valid());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_parser_creation() {
+        let parser = JpegParser::new();
+        assert!(!parser.enable_debug);
+
+        let parser = JpegParser::new_with_debug(true);
+        assert!(parser.enable_debug);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_parser_parse_dimensions() {
+        let parser = JpegParser::new();
+        let dimensions = parser.parse_dimensions(MINIMAL_JPEG).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(dimensions.width, 64);
+        assert_eq!(dimensions.height, 64);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_parser_invalid_header() {
+        let parser = JpegParser::new();
+        let invalid_data = &[0x00, 0x01, 0x02, 0x03];
+
+        let result = parser.parse_dimensions(invalid_data);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result.unwrap_err(),
+            Error::Jpeg(JpegError::InvalidHeader)
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_parser_short_data() {
+        let parser = JpegParser::new();
+        let short_data = &[0xFF, 0xD8];
+
+        let result = parser.parse_dimensions(short_data);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result.unwrap_err(),
+            Error::Jpeg(JpegError::InvalidHeader)
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_parser_validate_jpeg() {
+        let parser = JpegParser::new();
+        assert!(parser.validate_jpeg(MINIMAL_JPEG).unwrap());
+
+        let invalid_data = &[0x00, 0x01, 0x02, 0x03];
+        assert!(!parser.validate_jpeg(invalid_data).unwrap());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_jpeg_metadata_creation() {
+        let dimensions = JpegDimensions::new(640, 480);
+        let metadata = JpegMetadata::new(dimensions, 1024);
+
+        assert_eq!(metadata.dimensions.width, 640);
+        assert_eq!(metadata.dimensions.height, 480);
+        assert_eq!(metadata.file_size, 1024);
+        assert!(metadata.is_valid);
+        assert_eq!(metadata.estimated_bit_depth(), 8);
+        assert_eq!(metadata.estimated_color_space(), "YUV");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_sof_marker_detection() {
+        let parser = JpegParser::new();
+        assert!(parser.is_sof_marker(JPEG_SOF0));
+        assert!(parser.is_sof_marker(JPEG_SOF1));
+        assert!(parser.is_sof_marker(JPEG_SOF2));
+        assert!(!parser.is_sof_marker(0x00));
+        assert!(!parser.is_sof_marker(JPEG_SOI));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/protocol/mod.rs b/src/protocol/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf0426e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/protocol/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,409 @@
+//! UPP protocol implementation for the Geek szitman supercamera
+
+mod frame;
+mod jpeg;
+mod parser;
+
+pub use frame::{UPPFrame, UPPFrameHeader, UPPUsbFrame};
+pub use jpeg::JpegParser;
+pub use parser::UPPParser;
+
+use crate::error::Result;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use tracing::trace;
+
+/// UPP protocol constants
+pub const UPP_USB_MAGIC: u16 = 0xBBAA;
+pub const UPP_CAMID_7: u8 = 7;
+
+/// UPP camera instance
+pub struct UPPCamera {
+    parser: Arc<UPPParser>,
+    jpeg_parser: Arc<JpegParser>,
+    frame_buffer: Arc<Mutex<Vec<u8>>>,
+    current_frame_id: Arc<Mutex<Option<u8>>>,
+    frame_callbacks: Arc<Mutex<Vec<Box<dyn FrameCallback + Send + Sync>>>>,
+    button_callbacks: Arc<Mutex<Vec<Box<dyn ButtonCallback + Send + Sync>>>>,
+    // Buffer for assembling frames across USB reads
+    input_buffer: Arc<Mutex<Vec<u8>>>,
+}
+
+/// Frame callback trait
+pub trait FrameCallback {
+    /// Called when a complete frame is received
+    fn on_frame(&self, frame: &UPPFrame);
+}
+
+/// Button callback trait
+pub trait ButtonCallback {
+    /// Called when a button press is detected
+    fn on_button_press(&self);
+}
+
+impl UPPCamera {
+    /// Create a new UPP camera instance
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            parser: Arc::new(UPPParser::new()),
+            jpeg_parser: Arc::new(JpegParser::new()),
+            frame_buffer: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+            current_frame_id: Arc::new(Mutex::new(None)),
+            frame_callbacks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+            button_callbacks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+            input_buffer: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new UPP camera instance with debug enabled
+    pub fn new_with_debug(enable_debug: bool) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            parser: Arc::new(UPPParser::new_with_debug(enable_debug)),
+            jpeg_parser: Arc::new(JpegParser::new_with_debug(enable_debug)),
+            frame_buffer: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+            current_frame_id: Arc::new(Mutex::new(None)),
+            frame_callbacks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+            button_callbacks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+            input_buffer: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Vec::new())),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Enable or disable debug mode
+    pub fn set_debug_mode(&self, enable: bool) {
+        // Create a new parser with the desired debug setting
+        let _new_parser = Arc::new(UPPParser::new_with_debug(enable));
+        // Replace the parser (this requires interior mutability or a different approach)
+        // For now, we'll just log the change
+        tracing::info!("Debug mode {} for UPP parser", if enable { "enabled" } else { "disabled" });
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for UPPCamera {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+impl UPPCamera {
+    /// Handle incoming UPP frame data
+    pub fn handle_frame(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        // Reduce logging frequency - only log every 100th frame
+        static mut FRAME_COUNT: u32 = 0;
+        unsafe {
+            FRAME_COUNT += 1;
+            if FRAME_COUNT % 100 == 0 {
+                trace!("Handling frame data: {} bytes", data.len());
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Backward-compatible: feed bytes and process all parsed frames
+        for frame in self.feed_bytes(data)? {
+            self.process_frame(frame)?;
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Handle incoming UPP frame data with better error handling
+    pub fn handle_frame_robust(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        trace!("Handling frame data robustly: {} bytes", data.len());
+
+        // Streaming-friendly: feed bytes and process all parsed frames
+        let frames = self.feed_bytes(data)?;
+        for frame in frames {
+            self.process_frame(frame)?;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Feed raw bytes from USB and extract as many complete protocol frames as possible.
+    /// Based on C++ POC: frames are chunked across multiple USB reads and need assembly.
+    pub fn feed_bytes(&self, chunk: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<UPPFrame>> {
+        let mut out_frames = Vec::new();
+        let mut buffer = self.input_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        buffer.extend_from_slice(chunk);
+
+        // Parse loop: find and assemble frames from buffer
+        loop {
+            // Need at least 5 bytes for USB header
+            if buffer.len() < 5 {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // Search for magic 0xBBAA (little-endian)
+            let mut start_index = None;
+            for i in 0..=buffer.len() - 2 {
+                let magic = u16::from_le_bytes([buffer[i], buffer[i + 1]]);
+                if magic == UPP_USB_MAGIC {
+                    start_index = Some(i);
+                    break;
+                }
+            }
+
+            let Some(start) = start_index else {
+                // No magic found; drop buffer to avoid infinite growth
+                buffer.clear();
+                break;
+            };
+
+            // Drop any leading garbage before magic
+            if start > 0 {
+                buffer.drain(0..start);
+            }
+
+            // Re-check size for header
+            if buffer.len() < 5 {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // Parse USB header fields directly from bytes
+            let _magic = u16::from_le_bytes([buffer[0], buffer[1]]);
+            let _cid = buffer[2];
+            let payload_length = u16::from_le_bytes([buffer[3], buffer[4]]) as usize;
+            let total_frame_size = 5 + payload_length; // USB header (5) + payload
+
+            if buffer.len() < total_frame_size {
+                // Wait for more data next call
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // We have a complete frame; extract it
+            let frame_bytes: Vec<u8> = buffer.drain(0..total_frame_size).collect();
+
+            // Parse the complete frame
+            match self.parser.parse_frame(&frame_bytes) {
+                Ok(frame) => {
+                    out_frames.push(frame);
+                }
+                Err(e) => {
+                    tracing::warn!("Failed to parse complete frame: {}", e);
+                    // Continue processing other frames
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(out_frames)
+    }
+
+    /// Process a parsed UPP frame with frame assembly logic
+    /// Based on C++ POC: accumulate frame data until frame ID changes
+    fn process_frame(&self, frame: UPPFrame) -> Result<()> {
+        let mut frame_buffer = self.frame_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        let mut current_frame_id = self.current_frame_id.lock().unwrap();
+
+        // Check if this is a new frame (frame ID changed)
+        if let Some(id) = *current_frame_id {
+            if id != frame.header.frame_id {
+                // New frame started, process the previous one
+                if !frame_buffer.is_empty() {
+                    self.notify_frame_complete(&frame_buffer);
+                    frame_buffer.clear();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Update current frame ID
+        *current_frame_id = Some(frame.header.frame_id);
+
+        // Add frame data to buffer (accumulate chunks)
+        frame_buffer.extend_from_slice(&frame.data);
+
+        // Check for button press
+        if frame.header.flags.button_press {
+            self.notify_button_press();
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Notify frame callbacks of complete frame
+    fn notify_frame_complete(&self, frame_data: &[u8]) {
+        let frame_callbacks = self.frame_callbacks.lock().unwrap();
+
+        for callback in frame_callbacks.iter() {
+            callback.on_frame(&UPPFrame {
+                header: UPPFrameHeader::new(0, 0, false, false, 0),
+                data: frame_data.to_vec(),
+            });
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Notify button callbacks of button press
+    fn notify_button_press(&self) {
+        let button_callbacks = self.button_callbacks.lock().unwrap();
+
+        for callback in button_callbacks.iter() {
+            callback.on_button_press();
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Add a frame callback
+    pub fn add_frame_callback<F>(&self, callback: F)
+    where
+        F: FrameCallback + Send + Sync + 'static,
+    {
+        let mut frame_callbacks = self.frame_callbacks.lock().unwrap();
+        frame_callbacks.push(Box::new(callback));
+    }
+
+    /// Add a button callback
+    pub fn add_button_callback<F>(&self, callback: F)
+    where
+        F: ButtonCallback + Send + Sync + 'static,
+    {
+        let mut button_callbacks = self.button_callbacks.lock().unwrap();
+        button_callbacks.push(Box::new(callback));
+    }
+
+    /// Get the complete frame if available
+    pub fn get_complete_frame(&self) -> Option<Vec<u8>> {
+        let frame_buffer = self.frame_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        if frame_buffer.is_empty() {
+            None
+        } else {
+            // Check if the frame is a complete JPEG before returning it
+            if self.jpeg_parser.is_complete_jpeg(&frame_buffer) {
+                Some(frame_buffer.clone())
+            } else {
+                None
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the current frame buffer size (for debugging frame assembly)
+    pub fn get_frame_buffer_size(&self) -> usize {
+        let frame_buffer = self.frame_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        frame_buffer.len()
+    }
+
+    /// Get the current input buffer size (for debugging chunk accumulation)
+    pub fn get_input_buffer_size(&self) -> usize {
+        let input_buffer = self.input_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        input_buffer.len()
+    }
+
+    /// Clear the frame buffer
+    pub fn clear_frame_buffer(&self) {
+        let mut frame_buffer = self.frame_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        frame_buffer.clear();
+    }
+
+    /// Get frame statistics
+    pub fn get_stats(&self) -> UPPStats {
+        let frame_buffer = self.frame_buffer.lock().unwrap();
+        let current_frame_id = self.current_frame_id.lock().unwrap();
+
+        UPPStats {
+            buffer_size: frame_buffer.len(),
+            current_frame_id: *current_frame_id,
+            total_frames_processed: 0, // TODO: implement counter
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// UPP protocol statistics
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, Default)]
+pub struct UPPStats {
+    pub buffer_size: usize,
+    pub current_frame_id: Option<u8>,
+    pub total_frames_processed: u64,
+}
+
+/// UPP camera configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct UPPConfig {
+    pub expected_camera_id: u8,
+    pub max_frame_size: usize,
+    pub enable_debug: bool,
+}
+
+impl Default for UPPConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            expected_camera_id: UPP_CAMID_7,
+            max_frame_size: 0x10000, // 64KB
+            enable_debug: false,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use std::sync::Arc;
+
+    // Mock frame callback for testing
+    struct MockFrameCallback {
+        frame_count: Arc<std::sync::Mutex<u32>>,
+    }
+
+    impl FrameCallback for MockFrameCallback {
+        fn on_frame(&self, _frame: &UPPFrame) {
+            let mut count = self.frame_count.lock().unwrap();
+            *count += 1;
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Mock button callback for testing
+    struct MockButtonCallback {
+        press_count: Arc<std::sync::Mutex<u32>>,
+    }
+
+    impl ButtonCallback for MockButtonCallback {
+        fn on_button_press(&self) {
+            let mut count = self.press_count.lock().unwrap();
+            *count += 1;
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_constants() {
+        assert_eq!(UPP_USB_MAGIC, 0xBBAA);
+        assert_eq!(UPP_CAMID_7, 7);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_config_default() {
+        let config = UPPConfig::default();
+        assert_eq!(config.expected_camera_id, UPP_CAMID_7);
+        assert_eq!(config.max_frame_size, 0x10000);
+        assert!(!config.enable_debug);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_stats_default() {
+        let stats = UPPStats::default();
+        assert_eq!(stats.buffer_size, 0);
+        assert!(stats.current_frame_id.is_none());
+        assert_eq!(stats.total_frames_processed, 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_camera_creation() {
+        let camera = UPPCamera::new();
+        let stats = camera.get_stats();
+        assert_eq!(stats.buffer_size, 0);
+        assert!(stats.current_frame_id.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_camera_callbacks() {
+        let camera = UPPCamera::new();
+
+        let frame_callback = MockFrameCallback {
+            frame_count: Arc::new(std::sync::Mutex::new(0u32)),
+        };
+
+        let button_callback = MockButtonCallback {
+            press_count: Arc::new(std::sync::Mutex::new(0u32)),
+        };
+
+        camera.add_frame_callback(frame_callback);
+        camera.add_button_callback(button_callback);
+
+        // Verify callbacks were added
+        let stats = camera.get_stats();
+        assert_eq!(stats.buffer_size, 0);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/protocol/parser.rs b/src/protocol/parser.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7db824e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/protocol/parser.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,418 @@
+//! UPP protocol parser for decoding USB frames
+
+use super::frame::{UPPFlags, UPPFrame, UPPFrameHeader, UPPUsbFrame};
+use crate::error::{ProtocolError, Result};
+use std::mem;
+use tracing::{debug, trace, warn};
+
+/// UPP protocol parser
+pub struct UPPParser {
+    enable_debug: bool,
+}
+
+impl UPPParser {
+    /// Create a new UPP parser
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            enable_debug: false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new UPP parser with debug enabled
+    pub fn new_with_debug(enable_debug: bool) -> Self {
+        Self { enable_debug }
+    }
+
+    /// Parse a raw USB frame into a UPP frame
+    pub fn parse_frame(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<UPPFrame> {
+        trace!("Parsing UPP frame: {} bytes", data.len());
+
+        // Parse USB frame header
+        let usb_frame = self.parse_usb_header(data)?;
+
+        // Validate frame length - based on C++ POC analysis
+        let expected_total_size = usb_frame.total_size();
+        let actual_size = data.len();
+        
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            trace!(
+                "Frame size validation: expected={}, actual={}, difference={}",
+                expected_total_size, actual_size, actual_size as i32 - expected_total_size as i32
+            );
+        }
+        
+        // Based on C++ POC: the length field represents total payload size
+        // If we have less data than expected, this is a partial frame (chunked)
+        if actual_size < expected_total_size {
+            return Err(ProtocolError::FrameTooSmall {
+                expected: expected_total_size,
+                actual: actual_size,
+            }
+            .into());
+        }
+
+        // Parse camera frame header
+        let camera_header = self.parse_camera_header(data, &usb_frame)?;
+
+        // Extract frame data - use the expected data size
+        let data_start = mem::size_of::<UPPUsbFrame>() + 7; // Manual header size: 7 bytes
+        let frame_data = if data_start < data.len() {
+            let end_index = std::cmp::min(data_start + usb_frame.expected_data_size(), data.len());
+            data[data_start..end_index].to_vec()
+        } else {
+            Vec::new()
+        };
+
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            trace!(
+                "Parsed UPP frame: ID={}, Camera={}, Data={} bytes, Total={} bytes, Expected={} bytes",
+                camera_header.frame_id,
+                camera_header.camera_number,
+                frame_data.len(),
+                data.len(),
+                expected_total_size
+            );
+        }
+
+        Ok(UPPFrame {
+            header: camera_header,
+            data: frame_data,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Parse a raw USB frame with better error handling and diagnostics
+    pub fn parse_frame_robust(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<UPPFrame> {
+        trace!("Parsing UPP frame robustly: {} bytes", data.len());
+
+        // First, try to find a valid frame start
+        let frame_start = self.find_frame_start(data)?;
+        let frame_data = &data[frame_start..];
+        
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            debug!("Found frame start at offset {}, processing {} bytes", frame_start, frame_data.len());
+        }
+
+        // Parse the frame from the found start position
+        self.parse_frame(frame_data)
+    }
+
+    /// Find the start of a valid UPP frame in potentially misaligned data
+    fn find_frame_start(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<usize> {
+        if data.len() < 12 { // Minimum frame size
+            return Err(ProtocolError::FrameTooSmall {
+                expected: 12,
+                actual: data.len(),
+            }
+            .into());
+        }
+
+        // Look for the magic number (0xBBAA) in the data
+        for i in 0..=data.len().saturating_sub(12) {
+            if data.len() >= i + 2 {
+                let magic_bytes = [data[i], data[i + 1]];
+                let magic = u16::from_le_bytes(magic_bytes);
+                
+                if magic == super::UPP_USB_MAGIC {
+                    if self.enable_debug {
+                        debug!("Found magic number 0x{:04X} at offset {}", magic, i);
+                    }
+                    return Ok(i);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Err(ProtocolError::InvalidMagic {
+            expected: super::UPP_USB_MAGIC,
+            actual: 0, // Unknown
+        }
+        .into())
+    }
+
+    /// Parse USB frame header
+    pub(crate) fn parse_usb_header(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<UPPUsbFrame> {
+        if data.len() < mem::size_of::<UPPUsbFrame>() {
+            return Err(ProtocolError::FrameTooSmall {
+                expected: mem::size_of::<UPPUsbFrame>(),
+                actual: data.len(),
+            }
+            .into());
+        }
+
+        // Safe to transmute since we've checked the size
+        let usb_frame = unsafe { *(data.as_ptr() as *const UPPUsbFrame) };
+
+        // Validate magic number
+        if !usb_frame.is_valid() {
+            return Err(ProtocolError::InvalidMagic {
+                expected: super::UPP_USB_MAGIC,
+                actual: usb_frame.magic,
+            }
+            .into());
+        }
+
+        // Validate camera ID
+        if usb_frame.cid != super::UPP_CAMID_7 {
+            return Err(ProtocolError::UnknownCameraId(usb_frame.cid).into());
+        }
+
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            let magic = usb_frame.magic;
+            let cid = usb_frame.cid;
+            let length = usb_frame.length;
+            trace!(
+                "USB frame: magic=0x{:04X}, cid={}, length={}",
+                magic, cid, length
+            );
+        }
+
+        Ok(usb_frame)
+    }
+
+    /// Parse camera frame header
+    pub(crate) fn parse_camera_header(&self, data: &[u8], _usb_frame: &UPPUsbFrame) -> Result<UPPFrameHeader> {
+        let header_offset = mem::size_of::<UPPUsbFrame>();
+        // Manual header size: frame_id(1) + camera_number(1) + flags(1) + g_sensor(4) = 7 bytes
+        let header_end = header_offset + 7;
+
+        if data.len() < header_end {
+            return Err(ProtocolError::FrameTooSmall {
+                expected: header_end,
+                actual: data.len(),
+            }
+            .into());
+        }
+
+        // Manually parse the header to avoid packed struct issues
+        let frame_id = data[header_offset];
+        let camera_number = data[header_offset + 1];
+        
+        // Read flags byte and extract individual bits
+        let flags_byte = data[header_offset + 2];
+        let has_g = (flags_byte & 0x01) != 0;        // Bit 0
+        let button_press = (flags_byte & 0x02) != 0; // Bit 1
+        let other = (flags_byte >> 2) & 0x3F;        // Bits 2-7 (6 bits)
+
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            trace!(
+                "Raw flags byte: 0x{:02X}, has_g={}, button_press={}, other=0x{:02X}",
+                flags_byte, has_g, button_press, other
+            );
+        }
+
+        // Read G-sensor data (4 bytes, little-endian)
+        let g_sensor_bytes = [
+            data[header_offset + 3],
+            data[header_offset + 4],
+            data[header_offset + 5],
+            data[header_offset + 6],
+        ];
+
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            trace!(
+                "G-sensor bytes: {:02X} {:02X} {:02X} {:02X}",
+                g_sensor_bytes[0], g_sensor_bytes[1], g_sensor_bytes[2], g_sensor_bytes[3]
+            );
+        }
+
+        let g_sensor = u32::from_le_bytes(g_sensor_bytes);
+
+        let camera_header = UPPFrameHeader {
+            frame_id,
+            camera_number,
+            flags: UPPFlags {
+                has_g,
+                button_press,
+                other,
+            },
+            g_sensor,
+        };
+
+        // Validate frame header
+        self.validate_camera_header(&camera_header)?;
+
+        if self.enable_debug {
+            trace!(
+                "Camera header: frame_id={}, camera={}, has_g={}, button={}",
+                camera_header.frame_id,
+                camera_header.camera_number,
+                camera_header.flags.has_g,
+                camera_header.flags.button_press
+            );
+        }
+
+        Ok(camera_header)
+    }
+
+    /// Validate camera frame header
+    fn validate_camera_header(&self, header: &UPPFrameHeader) -> Result<()> {
+        // Validate camera number (should be 0 or 1)
+        if header.camera_number >= 2 {
+            return Err(ProtocolError::InvalidFrameFormat(format!(
+                "Invalid camera number: {}",
+                header.camera_number
+            ))
+            .into());
+        }
+
+        // Validate flags (G-sensor and other flags should be 0 for now)
+        if header.flags.has_g {
+            warn!("G-sensor data not yet supported");
+        }
+
+        if header.flags.other != 0 {
+            warn!("Unknown flags set: 0x{:02X}", header.flags.other);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get frame statistics
+    pub fn get_stats(&self) -> UPPParserStats {
+        UPPParserStats {
+            enable_debug: self.enable_debug,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for UPPParser {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+/// UPP parser statistics
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct UPPParserStats {
+    pub enable_debug: bool,
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::super::UPP_USB_MAGIC;
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::error::Error;
+
+    // Create test data for a valid UPP frame
+    fn create_test_frame(frame_id: u8, camera_number: u8, data_size: usize) -> Vec<u8> {
+        let mut frame = Vec::new();
+
+        // USB header (5 bytes)
+        frame.extend_from_slice(&UPP_USB_MAGIC.to_le_bytes());
+        frame.push(7); // Camera ID
+        frame.extend_from_slice(&(data_size as u16 + 7).to_le_bytes()); // Length (camera header + data)
+
+        // Camera header (7 bytes)
+        frame.push(frame_id);
+        frame.push(camera_number);
+        // Flags struct (1 byte - packed bit fields)
+        let flags_byte = 0u8; // has_g: false, button_press: false, other: 0
+        frame.push(flags_byte);
+        frame.extend_from_slice(&0u32.to_le_bytes()); // G-sensor data (4 bytes)
+
+        // Frame data
+        frame.extend(std::iter::repeat(0xAA).take(data_size));
+
+        frame
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_creation() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        assert!(!parser.enable_debug);
+
+        let parser = UPPParser::new_with_debug(true);
+        assert!(parser.enable_debug);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_parse_valid_frame() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let test_frame = create_test_frame(1, 0, 10);
+
+        let result = parser.parse_frame(&test_frame);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+
+        let frame = result.unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(frame.frame_id(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(frame.camera_number(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(frame.data.len(), 10);
+        assert!(!frame.button_pressed());
+        assert!(frame.g_sensor_data().is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_frame_too_small() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let short_data = &[0xFF, 0xAA]; // Too short for any header
+
+        let result = parser.parse_frame(short_data);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result.unwrap_err(),
+            Error::Protocol(ProtocolError::FrameTooSmall { .. })
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_invalid_magic() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let mut test_frame = create_test_frame(1, 0, 5);
+        test_frame[0] = 0x12; // Corrupt magic
+
+        let result = parser.parse_frame(&test_frame);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result.unwrap_err(),
+            Error::Protocol(ProtocolError::InvalidMagic { .. })
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_unknown_camera_id() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let mut test_frame = create_test_frame(1, 0, 5);
+        test_frame[2] = 5; // Unknown camera ID
+
+        let result = parser.parse_frame(&test_frame);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+        assert!(matches!(
+            result.unwrap_err(),
+            Error::Protocol(ProtocolError::UnknownCameraId(5))
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_button_press() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let mut test_frame = create_test_frame(1, 0, 5);
+        test_frame[7] = 0x02; // Set button press flag (bit 1 of flags byte at index 7)
+
+        let result = parser.parse_frame(&test_frame);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+
+        let frame = result.unwrap();
+        assert!(frame.button_pressed());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_g_sensor() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let mut test_frame = create_test_frame(1, 0, 5);
+        test_frame[7] = 0x01; // Set G-sensor flag (bit 0 of flags byte at index 7)
+        test_frame[8..12].copy_from_slice(&0x12345678u32.to_le_bytes()); // G-sensor data (indices 8-11)
+
+        let result = parser.parse_frame(&test_frame);
+        assert!(result.is_ok());
+
+        let frame = result.unwrap();
+        assert!(frame.g_sensor_data().is_some());
+        assert_eq!(frame.g_sensor_data().unwrap(), 0x12345678);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_upp_parser_stats() {
+        let parser = UPPParser::new();
+        let stats = parser.get_stats();
+        assert!(!stats.enable_debug);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/usb/device.rs b/src/usb/device.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b285e81
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/usb/device.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+//! USB device implementation for the Geek szitman supercamera
+
+use super::{ENDPOINT_1, ENDPOINT_2, INTERFACE_A_NUMBER, INTERFACE_B_NUMBER, INTERFACE_B_ALTERNATE_SETTING, USB_PRODUCT_ID, USB_TIMEOUT, USB_VENDOR_ID};
+use crate::error::{Result, UsbError};
+use rusb::{Context, Device, DeviceHandle, UsbContext};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use tracing::{debug, error, info, warn};
+
+/// USB device handle wrapper
+pub struct UsbSupercamera {
+    context: Arc<Context>,
+    handle: Arc<Mutex<Option<DeviceHandle<Context>>>>,
+    device_info: super::UsbDeviceInfo,
+}
+
+impl UsbSupercamera {
+    /// Create a new USB supercamera instance
+    pub fn new() -> Result<Self> {
+        let context = Arc::new(Context::new()?);
+        let handle = Arc::new(Mutex::new(None));
+        let device_info = super::UsbDeviceInfo::default();
+
+        let mut instance = Self {
+            context,
+            handle,
+            device_info,
+        };
+
+        instance.connect()?;
+        instance.initialize_device()?;
+
+        Ok(instance)
+    }
+
+    /// Connect to the USB device
+    fn connect(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        let device = self.find_device()?;
+        let handle = device.open()?;
+
+        // Ensure kernel drivers are detached when claiming interfaces
+        handle.set_auto_detach_kernel_driver(true)?;
+
+        let mut handle_guard = self.handle.try_lock()
+            .map_err(|_| UsbError::Generic("Failed to acquire handle lock".to_string()))?;
+        *handle_guard = Some(handle);
+
+        info!("Connected to USB device {:04x}:{:04x}", USB_VENDOR_ID, USB_PRODUCT_ID);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Find the target USB device
+    fn find_device(&self) -> Result<Device<Context>> {
+        for device in self.context.devices()?.iter() {
+            let device_desc = device.device_descriptor()?;
+            
+            if device_desc.vendor_id() == USB_VENDOR_ID && 
+               device_desc.product_id() == USB_PRODUCT_ID {
+                debug!("Found target device: {:04x}:{:04x}", USB_VENDOR_ID, USB_PRODUCT_ID);
+                return Ok(device);
+            }
+        }
+
+        Err(UsbError::DeviceNotFound.into())
+    }
+
+    /// Initialize the USB device interfaces and endpoints
+    fn initialize_device(&self) -> Result<()> {
+        let handle_guard = self.handle.try_lock()
+            .map_err(|_| UsbError::Generic("Failed to acquire handle lock".to_string()))?;
+        
+        let handle = handle_guard.as_ref()
+            .ok_or_else(|| UsbError::Generic("No device handle available".to_string()))?;
+
+        // Claim interface A
+        self.claim_interface(handle, INTERFACE_A_NUMBER)?;
+        
+        // Claim interface B
+        self.claim_interface(handle, INTERFACE_B_NUMBER)?;
+        
+        // Set alternate setting for interface B
+        self.set_interface_alt_setting(handle, INTERFACE_B_NUMBER, INTERFACE_B_ALTERNATE_SETTING)?;
+        
+        // Clear halt on endpoint 1 (both directions)
+        self.clear_halt(handle, ENDPOINT_1 | 0x80)?; // IN  (0x81)
+        self.clear_halt(handle, ENDPOINT_1)?;        // OUT (0x01)
+        
+        // Send initialization commands
+        self.send_init_commands(handle)?;
+
+        info!("USB device initialized successfully");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Claim a USB interface
+    fn claim_interface(&self, handle: &DeviceHandle<Context>, interface: u8) -> Result<()> {
+        match handle.claim_interface(interface) {
+            Ok(()) => {
+                debug!("Claimed interface {}", interface);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to claim interface {}: {}", interface, e);
+                Err(UsbError::InterfaceClaimFailed(e.to_string()).into())
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Set interface alternate setting
+    fn set_interface_alt_setting(&self, handle: &DeviceHandle<Context>, interface: u8, setting: u8) -> Result<()> {
+        match handle.set_alternate_setting(interface, setting) {
+            Ok(()) => {
+                debug!("Set interface {} alternate setting to {}", interface, setting);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to set interface {} alternate setting {}: {}", interface, setting, e);
+                Err(UsbError::Generic(format!("Failed to set alternate setting: {e}")).into())
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Clear halt on an endpoint
+    fn clear_halt(&self, handle: &DeviceHandle<Context>, endpoint: u8) -> Result<()> {
+        match handle.clear_halt(endpoint) {
+            Ok(()) => {
+                debug!("Cleared halt on endpoint {}", endpoint);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to clear halt on endpoint {}: {}", endpoint, e);
+                Err(UsbError::Generic(format!("Failed to clear halt: {e}")).into())
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Send initialization commands to the device
+    fn send_init_commands(&self, handle: &DeviceHandle<Context>) -> Result<()> {
+        // Send magic words to endpoint 2
+        let ep2_buf = vec![0xFF, 0x55, 0xFF, 0x55, 0xEE, 0x10];
+        self.write_bulk(handle, ENDPOINT_2, &ep2_buf)?;
+        
+        // Send start stream command to endpoint 1
+        let start_stream = vec![0xBB, 0xAA, 5, 0, 0];
+        self.write_bulk(handle, ENDPOINT_1, &start_stream)?;
+        
+        debug!("Sent initialization commands");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Read a frame from the USB device
+    pub fn read_frame(&self) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
+        let handle_guard = self.handle.lock().unwrap();
+        let handle = handle_guard.as_ref()
+            .ok_or_else(|| UsbError::Generic("No device handle available".to_string()))?;
+
+        // Use a larger buffer to handle potential frame buffering
+        let mut buffer = vec![0u8; 0x2000]; // Increased from 0x1000 to 0x2000
+        let transferred = self.read_bulk(handle, ENDPOINT_1, &mut buffer)?;
+        
+        buffer.truncate(transferred);
+        // Reduce logging frequency - only log every 100th read
+        static mut READ_COUNT: u32 = 0;
+        unsafe {
+            READ_COUNT += 1;
+            if READ_COUNT % 100 == 0 {
+                debug!("Read {} bytes from USB device", transferred);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        // Validate that we got a reasonable amount of data
+        if transferred < 12 { // Minimum frame size: USB header (5) + camera header (7)
+            return Err(UsbError::Generic(format!(
+                "Received frame too small: {} bytes (minimum: 12)",
+                transferred
+            )).into());
+        }
+        
+        // Check if this looks like a valid UPP frame
+        if transferred >= 5 {
+            let magic_bytes = [buffer[0], buffer[1]];
+            let magic = u16::from_le_bytes(magic_bytes);
+            if magic != crate::protocol::UPP_USB_MAGIC {
+                warn!("Received data doesn't start with expected magic: 0x{:04X}", magic);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        Ok(buffer)
+    }
+
+    /// Read bulk data from an endpoint
+    fn read_bulk(&self, handle: &DeviceHandle<Context>, endpoint: u8, buffer: &mut [u8]) -> Result<usize> {
+        let endpoint_address = endpoint | 0x80; // IN endpoint address bit
+
+        match handle.read_bulk(endpoint_address, buffer, USB_TIMEOUT) {
+            Ok(transferred) => {
+                debug!("Read {} bytes from endpoint {}", transferred, endpoint);
+                Ok(transferred)
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("USB read error on endpoint {}: {}", endpoint, e);
+                match e {
+                    rusb::Error::NoDevice => Err(UsbError::DeviceDisconnected.into()),
+                    rusb::Error::Timeout => Err(UsbError::Timeout.into()),
+                    _ => Err(UsbError::BulkTransferFailed(e.to_string()).into()),
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Write bulk data to an endpoint
+    fn write_bulk(&self, handle: &DeviceHandle<Context>, endpoint: u8, data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        let endpoint_address = endpoint; // OUT endpoint has no direction bit set
+
+        match handle.write_bulk(endpoint_address, data, USB_TIMEOUT) {
+            Ok(transferred) => {
+                debug!("Wrote {} bytes to endpoint {}", transferred, endpoint);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("USB write error on endpoint {}: {}", endpoint, e);
+                match e {
+                    rusb::Error::NoDevice => Err(UsbError::DeviceDisconnected.into()),
+                    rusb::Error::Timeout => Err(UsbError::Timeout.into()),
+                    _ => Err(UsbError::BulkTransferFailed(e.to_string()).into()),
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get device information
+    pub fn device_info(&self) -> &super::UsbDeviceInfo {
+        &self.device_info
+    }
+
+    /// Check if device is connected
+    pub fn is_connected(&self) -> bool {
+        let handle_guard = self.handle.lock().unwrap();
+        handle_guard.is_some()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Drop for UsbSupercamera {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        if let Ok(handle_guard) = self.handle.try_lock() {
+            if let Some(handle) = handle_guard.as_ref() {
+                // Release interfaces
+                let _ = handle.release_interface(INTERFACE_A_NUMBER);
+                let _ = handle.release_interface(INTERFACE_B_NUMBER);
+                debug!("Released USB interfaces");
+            }
+        }
+        debug!("USB supercamera dropped");
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+
+    // Mock USB context for testing - simplified for now
+    // TODO: Implement proper mock when needed for more complex testing
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_device_info() {
+        let device_info = super::super::UsbDeviceInfo::default();
+        assert_eq!(device_info.vendor_id, USB_VENDOR_ID);
+        assert_eq!(device_info.product_id, USB_PRODUCT_ID);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_endpoint_constants() {
+        assert_eq!(ENDPOINT_1, 1);
+        assert_eq!(ENDPOINT_2, 2);
+        assert_eq!(INTERFACE_A_NUMBER, 0);
+        assert_eq!(INTERFACE_B_NUMBER, 1);
+        assert_eq!(INTERFACE_B_ALTERNATE_SETTING, 1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_supercamera_creation_fails_without_device() {
+        // This test will fail in CI/CD environments without actual USB device
+        // In a real test environment, we'd use mocks
+        assert!(true);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/usb/mod.rs b/src/usb/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..38d9c7d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/usb/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,164 @@
+//! USB communication module for the Geek szitman supercamera
+
+mod device;
+mod transfer;
+
+pub use device::UsbSupercamera;
+pub use transfer::{UsbTransferConfig, UsbTransferError, UsbTransferResult, UsbTransferStats};
+
+use rusb::{Direction, TransferType};
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+/// USB device constants
+pub const USB_VENDOR_ID: u16 = 0x2ce3;
+pub const USB_PRODUCT_ID: u16 = 0x3828;
+pub const INTERFACE_A_NUMBER: u8 = 0;
+pub const INTERFACE_B_NUMBER: u8 = 1;
+pub const INTERFACE_B_ALTERNATE_SETTING: u8 = 1;
+pub const ENDPOINT_1: u8 = 1;
+pub const ENDPOINT_2: u8 = 2;
+pub const USB_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_millis(1000);
+
+/// USB device information
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct UsbDeviceInfo {
+    pub vendor_id: u16,
+    pub product_id: u16,
+    pub manufacturer: Option<String>,
+    pub product: Option<String>,
+    pub serial_number: Option<String>,
+}
+
+impl Default for UsbDeviceInfo {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            vendor_id: USB_VENDOR_ID,
+            product_id: USB_PRODUCT_ID,
+            manufacturer: None,
+            product: None,
+            serial_number: None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// USB endpoint configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct UsbEndpoint {
+    pub address: u8,
+    pub direction: Direction,
+    pub transfer_type: TransferType,
+    pub max_packet_size: u16,
+}
+
+impl UsbEndpoint {
+    /// Create a new USB endpoint
+    pub fn new(
+        address: u8,
+        direction: Direction,
+        transfer_type: TransferType,
+        max_packet_size: u16,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            address,
+            direction,
+            transfer_type,
+            max_packet_size,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// USB interface configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct UsbInterface {
+    pub number: u8,
+    pub alternate_setting: u8,
+    pub endpoints: Vec<UsbEndpoint>,
+}
+
+impl UsbInterface {
+    /// Create a new USB interface
+    pub fn new(number: u8, alternate_setting: u8) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            number,
+            alternate_setting,
+            endpoints: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Add an endpoint to this interface
+    pub fn add_endpoint(&mut self, endpoint: UsbEndpoint) {
+        self.endpoints.push(endpoint);
+    }
+}
+
+/// USB device configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct UsbConfig {
+    pub interfaces: Vec<UsbInterface>,
+    pub max_packet_size: u16,
+}
+
+impl Default for UsbConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        let mut interface_a = UsbInterface::new(INTERFACE_A_NUMBER, 0);
+        interface_a.add_endpoint(UsbEndpoint::new(
+            ENDPOINT_1,
+            Direction::In,
+            TransferType::Bulk,
+            0x1000,
+        ));
+
+        let mut interface_b = UsbInterface::new(INTERFACE_B_NUMBER, INTERFACE_B_ALTERNATE_SETTING);
+        interface_b.add_endpoint(UsbEndpoint::new(
+            ENDPOINT_2,
+            Direction::Out,
+            TransferType::Bulk,
+            64,
+        ));
+
+        Self {
+            interfaces: vec![interface_a, interface_b],
+            max_packet_size: 0x1000,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_device_info_default() {
+        let info = UsbDeviceInfo::default();
+        assert_eq!(info.vendor_id, USB_VENDOR_ID);
+        assert_eq!(info.product_id, USB_PRODUCT_ID);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_endpoint_creation() {
+        let endpoint = UsbEndpoint::new(ENDPOINT_1, Direction::In, TransferType::Bulk, 0x1000);
+        assert_eq!(endpoint.address, ENDPOINT_1);
+        assert_eq!(endpoint.direction, Direction::In);
+        assert_eq!(endpoint.transfer_type, TransferType::Bulk);
+        assert_eq!(endpoint.max_packet_size, 0x1000);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_interface_management() {
+        let mut interface = UsbInterface::new(0, 0);
+        let endpoint = UsbEndpoint::new(1, Direction::In, TransferType::Bulk, 64);
+
+        interface.add_endpoint(endpoint);
+        assert_eq!(interface.endpoints.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(interface.endpoints[0].address, 1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_config_default() {
+        let config = UsbConfig::default();
+        assert_eq!(config.interfaces.len(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(config.interfaces[0].number, INTERFACE_A_NUMBER);
+        assert_eq!(config.interfaces[1].number, INTERFACE_B_NUMBER);
+        assert_eq!(config.max_packet_size, 0x1000);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/usb/transfer.rs b/src/usb/transfer.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..51d31ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/usb/transfer.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+//! USB transfer handling for the Geek szitman supercamera
+
+use crate::error::Result;
+use rusb::{Direction, TransferType};
+use std::time::Duration;
+use tracing::{error, trace};
+
+/// USB transfer error types
+#[derive(Debug, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum UsbTransferError {
+    /// Transfer timeout
+    #[error("Transfer timeout after {:?}", duration)]
+    Timeout { duration: Duration },
+
+    /// Transfer failed
+    #[error("Transfer failed: {}", reason)]
+    Failed { reason: String },
+
+    /// Invalid endpoint
+    #[error("Invalid endpoint: {}", endpoint)]
+    InvalidEndpoint { endpoint: u8 },
+
+    /// Buffer too small
+    #[error("Buffer too small: required {}, provided {}", required, provided)]
+    BufferTooSmall { required: usize, provided: usize },
+}
+
+/// USB transfer configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct UsbTransferConfig {
+    pub timeout: Duration,
+    pub retry_count: u32,
+    pub buffer_size: usize,
+}
+
+impl Default for UsbTransferConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            timeout: Duration::from_millis(1000),
+            retry_count: 3,
+            buffer_size: 0x1000,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// USB transfer result
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct UsbTransferResult {
+    pub bytes_transferred: usize,
+    pub endpoint: u8,
+    pub direction: Direction,
+    pub transfer_type: TransferType,
+}
+
+impl UsbTransferResult {
+    /// Create a new transfer result
+    pub fn new(
+        bytes_transferred: usize,
+        endpoint: u8,
+        direction: Direction,
+        transfer_type: TransferType,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            bytes_transferred,
+            endpoint,
+            direction,
+            transfer_type,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if the transfer was successful
+    pub fn is_successful(&self) -> bool {
+        self.bytes_transferred > 0
+    }
+
+    /// Get the effective endpoint address
+    pub fn endpoint_address(&self) -> u8 {
+        match self.direction {
+            Direction::In => self.endpoint | 0x80,
+            Direction::Out => self.endpoint,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// USB transfer statistics
+#[derive(Debug, Default)]
+pub struct UsbTransferStats {
+    pub total_transfers: u64,
+    pub successful_transfers: u64,
+    pub failed_transfers: u64,
+    pub total_bytes_transferred: u64,
+    pub average_transfer_size: f64,
+}
+
+impl UsbTransferStats {
+    /// Update statistics with a transfer result
+    pub fn update(&mut self, result: &UsbTransferResult) {
+        self.total_transfers += 1;
+
+        if result.is_successful() {
+            self.successful_transfers += 1;
+            self.total_bytes_transferred += result.bytes_transferred as u64;
+        } else {
+            self.failed_transfers += 1;
+        }
+
+        // Update average transfer size
+        if self.successful_transfers > 0 {
+            self.average_transfer_size =
+                self.total_bytes_transferred as f64 / self.successful_transfers as f64;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get success rate as a percentage
+    pub fn success_rate(&self) -> f64 {
+        if self.total_transfers == 0 {
+            0.0
+        } else {
+            (self.successful_transfers as f64 / self.total_transfers as f64) * 100.0
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Reset statistics
+    pub fn reset(&mut self) {
+        *self = Self::default();
+    }
+}
+
+/// USB transfer manager
+pub struct UsbTransferManager {
+    config: UsbTransferConfig,
+    stats: UsbTransferStats,
+}
+
+impl UsbTransferManager {
+    /// Create a new transfer manager
+    pub fn new(config: UsbTransferConfig) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            config,
+            stats: UsbTransferStats::default(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a transfer manager with default configuration
+    pub fn new_default() -> Self {
+        Self::new(UsbTransferConfig::default())
+    }
+
+    /// Get current statistics
+    pub fn stats(&self) -> &UsbTransferStats {
+        &self.stats
+    }
+
+    /// Get mutable reference to statistics
+    pub fn stats_mut(&mut self) -> &mut UsbTransferStats {
+        &mut self.stats
+    }
+
+    /// Reset statistics
+    pub fn reset_stats(&mut self) {
+        self.stats.reset();
+    }
+
+    /// Validate endpoint configuration
+    pub fn validate_endpoint(
+        &self,
+        endpoint: u8,
+        direction: Direction,
+        transfer_type: TransferType,
+    ) -> Result<()> {
+        if endpoint > 15 {
+            return Err(UsbTransferError::InvalidEndpoint { endpoint }.into());
+        }
+
+        // Validate endpoint address based on direction
+        let endpoint_address = match direction {
+            Direction::In => endpoint | 0x80,
+            Direction::Out => endpoint,
+        };
+
+        trace!(
+            "Validated endpoint: 0x{:02X} ({:?}, {:?})",
+            endpoint_address,
+            direction,
+            transfer_type
+        );
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Validate buffer size
+    pub fn validate_buffer(&self, buffer_size: usize) -> Result<()> {
+        if buffer_size < self.config.buffer_size {
+            return Err(UsbTransferError::BufferTooSmall {
+                required: self.config.buffer_size,
+                provided: buffer_size,
+            }
+            .into());
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get transfer configuration
+    pub fn config(&self) -> &UsbTransferConfig {
+        &self.config
+    }
+
+    /// Update transfer configuration
+    pub fn update_config(&mut self, config: UsbTransferConfig) {
+        self.config = config;
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for UsbTransferManager {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new_default()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_transfer_config_default() {
+        let config = UsbTransferConfig::default();
+        assert_eq!(config.timeout, Duration::from_millis(1000));
+        assert_eq!(config.retry_count, 3);
+        assert_eq!(config.buffer_size, 0x1000);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_transfer_result() {
+        let result = UsbTransferResult::new(1024, 1, Direction::In, TransferType::Bulk);
+
+        assert_eq!(result.bytes_transferred, 1024);
+        assert_eq!(result.endpoint, 1);
+        assert!(result.is_successful());
+        assert_eq!(result.endpoint_address(), 0x81);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_transfer_stats() {
+        let mut stats = UsbTransferStats::default();
+
+        let result = UsbTransferResult::new(1024, 1, Direction::In, TransferType::Bulk);
+        stats.update(&result);
+
+        assert_eq!(stats.total_transfers, 1);
+        assert_eq!(stats.successful_transfers, 1);
+        assert_eq!(stats.failed_transfers, 0);
+        assert_eq!(stats.total_bytes_transferred, 1024);
+        assert_eq!(stats.success_rate(), 100.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_usb_transfer_manager() {
+        let manager = UsbTransferManager::new_default();
+        assert_eq!(manager.config().timeout, Duration::from_millis(1000));
+        assert_eq!(manager.stats().total_transfers, 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_endpoint_validation() {
+        let manager = UsbTransferManager::new_default();
+
+        // Valid endpoint
+        assert!(manager
+            .validate_endpoint(1, Direction::In, TransferType::Bulk)
+            .is_ok());
+
+        // Invalid endpoint
+        assert!(manager
+            .validate_endpoint(16, Direction::In, TransferType::Bulk)
+            .is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_buffer_validation() {
+        let manager = UsbTransferManager::new_default();
+
+        // Valid buffer size
+        assert!(manager.validate_buffer(0x1000).is_ok());
+
+        // Invalid buffer size
+        assert!(manager.validate_buffer(0x800).is_err());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/utils/mod.rs b/src/utils/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b89357e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/utils/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,350 @@
+//! Utility functions and types for the geek-szitman-supercamera crate
+
+use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
+use tracing::info;
+
+/// Signal handler for graceful shutdown
+pub struct SignalHandler {
+    shutdown_requested: std::sync::Arc<std::sync::atomic::AtomicBool>,
+}
+
+impl SignalHandler {
+    /// Create a new signal handler
+    pub fn new() -> Result<Self, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+        let shutdown_requested = std::sync::Arc::new(std::sync::atomic::AtomicBool::new(false));
+        let shutdown_clone = shutdown_requested.clone();
+
+        ctrlc::set_handler(move || {
+            info!("Received shutdown signal");
+            shutdown_clone.store(true, std::sync::atomic::Ordering::SeqCst);
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(Self { shutdown_requested })
+    }
+
+    /// Check if shutdown was requested
+    pub fn shutdown_requested(&self) -> bool {
+        self.shutdown_requested
+            .load(std::sync::atomic::Ordering::SeqCst)
+    }
+
+    /// Wait for shutdown signal
+    pub fn wait_for_shutdown(&self) {
+        while !self.shutdown_requested() {
+            std::thread::sleep(Duration::from_millis(100));
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Request shutdown programmatically
+    pub fn request_shutdown(&self) {
+        self.shutdown_requested
+            .store(true, std::sync::atomic::Ordering::SeqCst);
+    }
+
+    /// Wait for shutdown signal with timeout. Returns true if shutdown was requested, false if timed out.
+    pub fn wait_for_shutdown_with_timeout(&self, timeout: Duration) -> bool {
+        let start = Instant::now();
+        while !self.shutdown_requested() {
+            if start.elapsed() >= timeout {
+                return false; // timed out
+            }
+            std::thread::sleep(Duration::from_millis(100));
+        }
+        true
+    }
+}
+
+/// Performance metrics tracker
+pub struct PerformanceTracker {
+    start_time: Instant,
+    frame_count: u64,
+    total_bytes: u64,
+    last_fps_update: Instant,
+    current_fps: f64,
+}
+
+impl PerformanceTracker {
+    /// Create a new performance tracker
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            start_time: Instant::now(),
+            frame_count: 0,
+            total_bytes: 0,
+            last_fps_update: Instant::now(),
+            current_fps: 0.0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Record a frame
+    pub fn record_frame(&mut self, bytes: usize) {
+        self.frame_count += 1;
+        self.total_bytes += bytes as u64;
+
+        // Update FPS every second
+        let now = Instant::now();
+        if now.duration_since(self.last_fps_update) >= Duration::from_secs(1) {
+            let elapsed = now.duration_since(self.last_fps_update).as_secs_f64();
+            self.current_fps = 1.0 / elapsed;
+            self.last_fps_update = now;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get current FPS
+    pub fn current_fps(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.current_fps
+    }
+
+    /// Get total frame count
+    pub fn total_frames(&self) -> u64 {
+        self.frame_count
+    }
+
+    /// Get total bytes processed
+    pub fn total_bytes(&self) -> u64 {
+        self.total_bytes
+    }
+
+    /// Get average frame size
+    pub fn average_frame_size(&self) -> f64 {
+        if self.frame_count > 0 {
+            self.total_bytes as f64 / self.frame_count as f64
+        } else {
+            0.0
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get uptime
+    pub fn uptime(&self) -> Duration {
+        self.start_time.elapsed()
+    }
+
+    /// Get performance summary
+    pub fn summary(&self) -> PerformanceSummary {
+        PerformanceSummary {
+            uptime: self.uptime(),
+            total_frames: self.total_frames(),
+            total_bytes: self.total_bytes(),
+            current_fps: self.current_fps(),
+            average_frame_size: self.average_frame_size(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for PerformanceTracker {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Performance summary
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct PerformanceSummary {
+    pub uptime: Duration,
+    pub total_frames: u64,
+    pub total_bytes: u64,
+    pub current_fps: f64,
+    pub average_frame_size: f64,
+}
+
+impl PerformanceSummary {
+    /// Format uptime as human-readable string
+    pub fn uptime_formatted(&self) -> String {
+        let secs = self.uptime.as_secs();
+        let hours = secs / 3600;
+        let minutes = (secs % 3600) / 60;
+        let seconds = secs % 60;
+
+        if hours > 0 {
+            format!("{hours}h {minutes}m {seconds}s")
+        } else if minutes > 0 {
+            format!("{minutes}m {seconds}s")
+        } else {
+            format!("{seconds}s")
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Format bytes as human-readable string
+    pub fn bytes_formatted(&self) -> String {
+        const UNITS: [&str; 4] = ["B", "KB", "MB", "GB"];
+        let mut size = self.total_bytes as f64;
+        let mut unit_index = 0;
+
+        while size >= 1024.0 && unit_index < UNITS.len() - 1 {
+            size /= 1024.0;
+            unit_index += 1;
+        }
+
+        format!("{:.1} {}", size, UNITS[unit_index])
+    }
+}
+
+/// Configuration file loader
+pub struct ConfigLoader;
+
+impl ConfigLoader {
+    /// Load configuration from file
+    pub fn load_from_file<T>(path: &str) -> Result<T, Box<dyn std::error::Error>>
+    where
+        T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned,
+    {
+        let content = std::fs::read_to_string(path)?;
+        let config: T = serde_json::from_str(&content)?;
+        Ok(config)
+    }
+
+    /// Save configuration to file
+    pub fn save_to_file<T>(path: &str, config: &T) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>>
+    where
+        T: serde::Serialize,
+    {
+        let content = serde_json::to_string_pretty(config)?;
+        std::fs::write(path, content)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Load configuration with fallback to defaults
+    pub fn load_with_defaults<T>(path: &str) -> T
+    where
+        T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned + Default,
+    {
+        Self::load_from_file(path).unwrap_or_default()
+    }
+}
+
+/// File utilities
+pub struct FileUtils;
+
+impl FileUtils {
+    /// Ensure directory exists
+    pub fn ensure_dir(path: &str) -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+        std::fs::create_dir_all(path)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get file size
+    pub fn get_file_size(path: &str) -> Result<u64, Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+        let metadata = std::fs::metadata(path)?;
+        Ok(metadata.len())
+    }
+
+    /// Check if file exists
+    pub fn file_exists(path: &str) -> bool {
+        std::path::Path::new(path).exists()
+    }
+
+    /// Get file extension
+    pub fn get_extension(path: &str) -> Option<String> {
+        std::path::Path::new(path)
+            .extension()
+            .and_then(|ext| ext.to_str())
+            .map(|s| s.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+/// Time utilities
+pub struct TimeUtils;
+
+impl TimeUtils {
+    /// Format duration as human-readable string
+    pub fn format_duration(duration: Duration) -> String {
+        let secs = duration.as_secs();
+        let millis = duration.subsec_millis();
+
+        if secs > 0 {
+            format!("{secs}.{millis:03}s")
+        } else {
+            format!("{millis}ms")
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Sleep with progress callback
+    pub fn sleep_with_progress<F>(duration: Duration, mut progress_callback: F)
+    where
+        F: FnMut(f64),
+    {
+        let start = Instant::now();
+        let total_duration = duration.as_millis() as f64;
+
+        while start.elapsed() < duration {
+            let elapsed = start.elapsed().as_millis() as f64;
+            let progress = (elapsed / total_duration).min(1.0);
+            progress_callback(progress);
+
+            std::thread::sleep(Duration::from_millis(10));
+        }
+
+        progress_callback(1.0);
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_performance_tracker() {
+        let mut tracker = PerformanceTracker::new();
+
+        // Record some frames
+        tracker.record_frame(1024);
+        tracker.record_frame(2048);
+        tracker.record_frame(1536);
+
+        assert_eq!(tracker.total_frames(), 3);
+        assert_eq!(tracker.total_bytes(), 4608);
+        assert_eq!(tracker.average_frame_size(), 1536.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_performance_summary() {
+        let mut tracker = PerformanceTracker::new();
+        tracker.record_frame(1024);
+
+        let summary = tracker.summary();
+        assert_eq!(summary.total_frames, 1);
+        assert_eq!(summary.total_bytes, 1024);
+        assert_eq!(summary.average_frame_size, 1024.0);
+
+        // Test formatting
+        assert!(summary.uptime_formatted().contains("s"));
+        assert_eq!(summary.bytes_formatted(), "1.0 KB");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_file_utils() {
+        // Test file existence check
+        assert!(FileUtils::file_exists("src/utils/mod.rs"));
+        assert!(!FileUtils::file_exists("nonexistent_file.txt"));
+
+        // Test extension extraction
+        assert_eq!(
+            FileUtils::get_extension("test.txt"),
+            Some("txt".to_string())
+        );
+        assert_eq!(FileUtils::get_extension("no_extension"), None);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_time_utils() {
+        let duration = Duration::from_millis(1500);
+        let formatted = TimeUtils::format_duration(duration);
+        assert!(formatted.contains("1.500s"));
+
+        let short_duration = Duration::from_millis(500);
+        let formatted = TimeUtils::format_duration(short_duration);
+        assert!(formatted.contains("500ms"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_sleep_with_progress() {
+        let mut progress_values = Vec::new();
+        let duration = Duration::from_millis(100);
+
+        TimeUtils::sleep_with_progress(duration, |progress| {
+            progress_values.push(progress);
+        });
+
+        assert!(!progress_values.is_empty());
+        assert!(progress_values.last().unwrap() >= &1.0);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/video/mod.rs b/src/video/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4fbab4f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/video/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,330 @@
+//! Video backend module for the Geek szitman supercamera
+
+mod pipewire;
+mod v4l2;
+mod stdout;
+
+pub use pipewire::{PipeWireBackend, PipeWireConfig};
+pub use v4l2::V4L2Backend;
+pub use stdout::{StdoutBackend, StdoutConfig, HeaderFormat};
+
+use crate::error::{Result, VideoError};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use tracing::{info};
+
+/// Video backend trait for different video output methods
+pub trait VideoBackendTrait: Send + Sync {
+    /// Initialize the video backend
+    fn initialize(&mut self) -> Result<()>;
+    
+    /// Push a frame to the video backend
+    fn push_frame(&self, frame_data: &[u8]) -> Result<()>;
+    
+    /// Get backend statistics
+    fn get_stats(&self) -> VideoStats;
+    
+    /// Check if backend is ready
+    fn is_ready(&self) -> bool;
+    
+    /// Shutdown the backend
+    fn shutdown(&mut self) -> Result<()>;
+}
+
+/// Video backend types
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum VideoBackendType {
+    /// PipeWire backend
+    PipeWire,
+    /// V4L2 backend (for future use)
+    V4L2,
+    /// Stdout backend for piping to other tools
+    Stdout,
+}
+
+/// Video backend configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct VideoConfig {
+    pub backend_type: VideoBackendType,
+    pub width: u32,
+    pub height: u32,
+    pub fps: u32,
+    pub format: VideoFormat,
+    pub device_path: Option<String>,
+}
+
+impl Default for VideoConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            backend_type: VideoBackendType::PipeWire,
+            width: 640,
+            height: 480,
+            fps: 30,
+            format: VideoFormat::MJPEG,
+            device_path: None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Video format types
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum VideoFormat {
+    /// Motion JPEG
+    MJPEG,
+    /// YUV420
+    YUV420,
+    /// RGB24
+    RGB24,
+}
+
+impl VideoFormat {
+    /// Get the format name as a string
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            VideoFormat::MJPEG => "MJPEG",
+            VideoFormat::YUV420 => "YUV420",
+            VideoFormat::RGB24 => "RGB24",
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the bytes per pixel
+    pub fn bytes_per_pixel(&self) -> usize {
+        match self {
+            VideoFormat::MJPEG => 0, // Variable for MJPEG
+            VideoFormat::YUV420 => 1,
+            VideoFormat::RGB24 => 3,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Video statistics
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct VideoStats {
+    pub frames_pushed: u64,
+    pub frames_dropped: u64,
+    pub total_bytes: u64,
+    pub fps: f64,
+    pub backend_type: VideoBackendType,
+    pub is_ready: bool,
+}
+
+impl Default for VideoStats {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            frames_pushed: 0,
+            frames_dropped: 0,
+            total_bytes: 0,
+            fps: 0.0,
+            backend_type: VideoBackendType::PipeWire,
+            is_ready: false,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Video backend factory
+pub struct VideoBackend;
+
+impl VideoBackend {
+    /// Create a new PipeWire backend
+    pub fn new_pipewire() -> Result<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>> {
+        Ok(Box::new(PipeWireBackend::new(PipeWireConfig::default())))
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new V4L2 backend (for future use)
+    pub fn new_v4l2() -> Result<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>> {
+        Ok(Box::new(V4L2Backend::new()?))
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new stdout backend
+    pub fn new_stdout() -> Result<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>> {
+        Ok(Box::new(StdoutBackend::new()))
+    }
+
+    /// Create a backend based on configuration
+    pub fn from_config(config: &VideoConfig) -> Result<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>> {
+        match config.backend_type {
+            VideoBackendType::PipeWire => Self::new_pipewire(),
+            VideoBackendType::V4L2 => Self::new_v4l2(),
+            VideoBackendType::Stdout => Self::new_stdout(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a backend from type
+    pub fn from_type(backend_type: VideoBackendType) -> Result<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>> {
+        match backend_type {
+            VideoBackendType::PipeWire => Self::new_pipewire(),
+            VideoBackendType::V4L2 => Self::new_v4l2(),
+            VideoBackendType::Stdout => Self::new_stdout(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Video frame metadata
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct VideoFrame {
+    pub data: Vec<u8>,
+    pub width: u32,
+    pub height: u32,
+    pub format: VideoFormat,
+    pub timestamp: std::time::Instant,
+}
+
+impl VideoFrame {
+    /// Create a new video frame
+    pub fn new(data: Vec<u8>, width: u32, height: u32, format: VideoFormat) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            data,
+            width,
+            height,
+            format,
+            timestamp: std::time::Instant::now(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get frame size in bytes
+    pub fn size(&self) -> usize {
+        self.data.len()
+    }
+
+    /// Get frame dimensions
+    pub fn dimensions(&self) -> (u32, u32) {
+        (self.width, self.height)
+    }
+
+    /// Check if frame is valid
+    pub fn is_valid(&self) -> bool {
+        !self.data.is_empty() && self.width > 0 && self.height > 0
+    }
+}
+
+/// Video backend manager
+pub struct VideoBackendManager {
+    backend: Arc<Mutex<Box<dyn VideoBackendTrait>>>,
+    config: VideoConfig,
+    stats: Arc<Mutex<VideoStats>>,
+}
+
+impl VideoBackendManager {
+    /// Create a new video backend manager
+    pub fn new(config: VideoConfig) -> Result<Self> {
+        let backend = VideoBackend::from_config(&config)?;
+        let stats = Arc::new(Mutex::new(VideoStats::default()));
+        
+        let manager = Self {
+            backend: Arc::new(Mutex::new(backend)),
+            config,
+            stats,
+        };
+
+        // Initialize the backend
+        let mut backend_guard = manager.backend.lock().unwrap();
+        backend_guard.initialize()?;
+        drop(backend_guard);
+
+        Ok(manager)
+    }
+
+    /// Push a frame to the video backend
+    pub fn push_frame(&self, frame_data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        let backend = self.backend.lock().unwrap();
+        
+        if !backend.is_ready() {
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        // Update statistics
+        let mut stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+        stats.frames_pushed += 1;
+        stats.total_bytes += frame_data.len() as u64;
+        drop(stats);
+
+        // Push frame to backend
+        backend.push_frame(frame_data)?;
+        
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get current statistics
+    pub fn get_stats(&self) -> VideoStats {
+        let stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+        stats.clone()
+    }
+
+    /// Switch video backend
+    pub fn switch_backend(&mut self, new_type: VideoBackendType) -> Result<()> {
+        // Shutdown current backend
+        let mut backend = self.backend.lock().unwrap();
+        backend.shutdown()?;
+        drop(backend);
+
+        // Create new backend
+        let new_backend = VideoBackend::from_type(new_type)?;
+        let mut backend = self.backend.lock().unwrap();
+        *backend = new_backend;
+        
+        // Initialize new backend
+        backend.initialize()?;
+        
+        // Update config
+        self.config.backend_type = new_type;
+        
+        info!("Switched to {:?} backend", new_type);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get configuration
+    pub fn config(&self) -> &VideoConfig {
+        &self.config
+    }
+
+    /// Update configuration
+    pub fn update_config(&mut self, config: VideoConfig) -> Result<()> {
+        // Recreate backend if type changed
+        if self.config.backend_type != config.backend_type {
+            self.switch_backend(config.backend_type)?;
+        }
+        
+        self.config = config;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_video_backend_factory() {
+        // Test PipeWire backend creation
+        let pipewire_backend = VideoBackend::new_pipewire();
+        assert!(pipewire_backend.is_ok());
+
+        // Test V4L2 backend creation
+        let v4l2_backend = VideoBackend::new_v4l2();
+        assert!(v4l2_backend.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_video_frame_creation() {
+        let frame_data = vec![0u8; 1024];
+        let frame = VideoFrame::new(frame_data.clone(), 32, 32, VideoFormat::RGB24);
+
+        assert_eq!(frame.data, frame_data);
+        assert_eq!(frame.width, 32);
+        assert_eq!(frame.height, 32);
+        assert_eq!(frame.format, VideoFormat::RGB24);
+        assert!(frame.is_valid());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_video_format_conversions() {
+        assert_eq!(VideoFormat::MJPEG.as_str(), "MJPEG");
+        assert_eq!(VideoFormat::YUV420.as_str(), "YUV420");
+        assert_eq!(VideoFormat::RGB24.as_str(), "RGB24");
+
+        assert_eq!(VideoFormat::MJPEG.bytes_per_pixel(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(VideoFormat::YUV420.bytes_per_pixel(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(VideoFormat::RGB24.bytes_per_pixel(), 3);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/video/pipewire.rs b/src/video/pipewire.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..62dad11
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/video/pipewire.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,773 @@
+//! PipeWire backend for video streaming using native library
+
+use super::{VideoBackendTrait, VideoFormat, VideoStats};
+use crate::error::{Result, VideoError};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicBool, AtomicU32, Ordering, Ordering as AtomicOrdering};
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use std::time::Instant;
+use tracing::{debug, info, trace, error, warn};
+use std::thread;
+use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Sender, Receiver};
+
+// PipeWire imports
+use pipewire::{
+    main_loop::MainLoop,
+    context::Context,
+    stream::{Stream, StreamFlags, StreamState},
+    properties::properties,
+    keys,
+    spa::pod::{self, Pod, Object},
+    spa::utils::{Direction, SpaTypes, Fraction, Rectangle},
+    spa::param::ParamType,
+    spa::param::format::{FormatProperties, MediaSubtype, MediaType},
+    spa::pod::serialize::PodSerializer,
+};
+
+/// PipeWire backend implementation using native library
+pub struct PipeWireBackend {
+    is_initialized: bool,
+    stats: Arc<Mutex<VideoStats>>,
+    config: PipeWireConfig,
+    running: Arc<AtomicBool>,
+    virtual_node_id: Option<u32>,
+    pw_frame_sender: Option<Sender<Vec<u8>>>, // Separate sender for PipeWire thread
+    stats_frame_sender: Option<Sender<Vec<u8>>>, // Separate sender for stats thread
+    last_frame_time: Arc<Mutex<Instant>>,
+    
+    // PipeWire objects - these need to be in a separate thread-safe context
+    pw_thread: Option<thread::JoinHandle<()>>,
+}
+
+/// PipeWire configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct PipeWireConfig {
+    pub node_name: String,
+    pub description: String,
+    pub media_class: String,
+    pub format: VideoFormat,
+    pub width: u32,
+    pub height: u32,
+    pub framerate: u32,
+}
+
+impl Default for PipeWireConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            node_name: "geek-szitman-supercamera".to_string(),
+            description: "Geek Szitman SuperCamera - High-quality virtual camera for streaming and recording".to_string(),
+            media_class: "Video/Source".to_string(),
+            format: VideoFormat::MJPEG, // Changed back to MJPEG since that's what the camera provides
+            width: 640,
+            height: 480,
+            framerate: 30,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl PipeWireBackend {
+    pub fn new(config: PipeWireConfig) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            is_initialized: false,
+            stats: Arc::new(Mutex::new(VideoStats::default())),
+            config,
+            running: Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(false)),
+            virtual_node_id: None,
+            pw_frame_sender: None,
+            stats_frame_sender: None,
+            last_frame_time: Arc::new(Mutex::new(Instant::now())),
+            pw_thread: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if PipeWire is available and running
+    fn check_pipewire_available(&self) -> Result<()> {
+        info!("Checking PipeWire availability...");
+        // This is a basic check - in a real implementation you might want to
+        // try to connect to the daemon to verify it's actually running
+        info!("PipeWire availability check passed");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Create a virtual camera node using native PipeWire API
+    fn create_virtual_camera_node(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        info!("Creating PipeWire virtual camera node using native API...");
+        info!("Node name: '{}'", self.config.node_name);
+        info!("Node description: '{}'", self.config.description);
+        
+        // Start PipeWire processing in a separate thread to avoid Send/Sync issues
+        // The actual node creation and availability will be logged in the PipeWire thread
+        // Ensure the processing loop runs
+        self.running.store(true, Ordering::Relaxed);
+        let running = Arc::clone(&self.running);
+        let config = self.config.clone();
+        
+        // Create channel for frame communication with PipeWire thread
+        let (frame_sender, frame_receiver) = mpsc::channel();
+        self.pw_frame_sender = Some(frame_sender);
+        
+        info!("Starting PipeWire thread...");
+        let handle = thread::spawn(move || {
+            info!("PipeWire thread started, entering main loop...");
+            // Set panic hook to catch any panics in this thread
+            std::panic::set_hook(Box::new(|panic_info| {
+                error!("PipeWire thread panicked: {:?}", panic_info);
+            }));
+            
+            Self::pipewire_main_loop(running, config, frame_receiver);
+            info!("PipeWire thread exiting...");
+        });
+        
+        self.pw_thread = Some(handle);
+        self.virtual_node_id = Some(999); // Placeholder - will be updated when stream is ready
+        info!("Virtual camera node creation initiated in separate thread");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Main PipeWire loop that runs in a separate thread
+    fn pipewire_main_loop(running: Arc<AtomicBool>, config: PipeWireConfig, frame_receiver: Receiver<Vec<u8>>) {
+        info!("Starting PipeWire main loop in thread");
+        
+        info!("Initializing PipeWire...");
+        pipewire::init();
+        info!("PipeWire initialized successfully");
+        
+        // Create main loop with no properties
+        info!("Creating PipeWire main loop...");
+        let mainloop = match MainLoop::new(None) {
+            Ok(ml) => {
+                info!("Main loop created successfully");
+                ml
+            },
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to create PipeWire main loop: {}", e);
+                error!("MainLoop::new error details: {:?}", e);
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+        
+        // Create context
+        info!("Creating PipeWire context...");
+        let context = match Context::new(&mainloop) {
+            Ok(ctx) => {
+                info!("Context created successfully");
+                ctx
+            },
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to create PipeWire context: {}", e);
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+        
+        // Connect to PipeWire daemon
+        info!("Connecting to PipeWire daemon...");
+        let core = match context.connect(None) {
+            Ok(c) => {
+                info!("Connected to PipeWire daemon successfully");
+                c
+            },
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to connect to PipeWire daemon: {}", e);
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+        
+        info!("PipeWire connection established successfully");
+
+        // Set up registry listener to capture object.serial when our node appears
+        let serial_slot = Arc::new(AtomicU32::new(0));
+        let serial_slot_clone = Arc::clone(&serial_slot);
+        let wanted_name = config.node_name.clone();
+
+        let registry = core.get_registry().expect("get_registry");
+        let _reg_listener = registry
+            .add_listener_local()
+            .global(move |global_obj| {
+                if global_obj.type_ == pipewire::types::ObjectType::Node {
+                    if let Some(props) = &global_obj.props {
+                        if let Some(name) = props.get("node.name") {
+                            if name == wanted_name {
+                                if let Some(s) = props.get("object.serial") {
+                                    if let Ok(v) = s.parse::<u32>() {
+                                        serial_slot_clone.store(v, AtomicOrdering::SeqCst);
+                                        info!("Discovered our node in registry: node.name={} object.serial={}", name, v);
+                                    }
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            })
+            .register();
+
+        // User data for stream callbacks
+        #[derive(Debug)]
+        struct UserData {
+            is_mjpeg: bool,
+            frame_size: u32,
+            stride: i32,
+            current_frame: Arc<Mutex<Option<Vec<u8>>>>,
+        }
+
+        let current_frame = Arc::new(Mutex::new(None));
+        let current_frame_clone = Arc::clone(&current_frame);
+
+        // Start frame receiver thread
+        let frame_receiver = Arc::new(Mutex::new(frame_receiver));
+        let frame_receiver_clone = Arc::clone(&frame_receiver);
+        let running_clone = Arc::clone(&running);
+        let _frame_thread = thread::spawn(move || {
+            while running_clone.load(Ordering::Relaxed) {
+                let frame_data = {
+                    let receiver_guard = frame_receiver_clone.lock().unwrap();
+                    match receiver_guard.recv_timeout(std::time::Duration::from_millis(16)) {
+                        Ok(data) => Some(data),
+                        Err(mpsc::RecvTimeoutError::Timeout) => None,
+                        Err(mpsc::RecvTimeoutError::Disconnected) => break,
+                    }
+                };
+                
+                if let Some(frame_data) = frame_data {
+                    let mut frame_guard = current_frame_clone.lock().unwrap();
+                    *frame_guard = Some(frame_data);
+                    trace!("Received new frame for PipeWire processing");
+                }
+            }
+        });
+
+        // Create a stream that will act as a video source
+        let stream = match Stream::new(
+            &core,
+            &config.node_name,
+            properties! {
+                // Essential keys for Video/Source classification
+                *keys::MEDIA_CLASS => "Video/Source",
+                *keys::NODE_NAME => config.node_name.as_str(),
+                *keys::APP_NAME => "geek-szitman-supercamera",
+                *keys::NODE_DESCRIPTION => config.description.as_str(),
+                // Additional metadata
+                "media.role" => "Camera",
+                "media.category" => "Capture",
+                // Optional cosmetics
+                "media.nick" => "SuperCamera",
+                "device.icon_name" => "camera-web",
+                // Prevent PipeWire from trying to drive the graph until someone connects
+                "node.passive" => "true",
+            },
+        ) {
+            Ok(s) => s,
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to create PipeWire stream: {}", e);
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+
+        // Build EnumFormat pod(s) - simplified to just MJPEG
+        let width_u = config.width as u32;
+        let height_u = config.height as u32;
+        let fps_u = config.framerate as u32;
+
+        // MJPEG: JPEG compressed - simplified format
+        let enum_mjpeg = pod::object!(
+            SpaTypes::ObjectParamFormat,
+            ParamType::EnumFormat,
+            pod::property!(FormatProperties::MediaType, Id, MediaType::Video),
+            pod::property!(FormatProperties::MediaSubtype, Id, MediaSubtype::Mjpg),
+            pod::property!(
+                FormatProperties::VideoSize,
+                Choice, Range, Rectangle,
+                Rectangle { width: width_u, height: height_u },
+                Rectangle { width: 16, height: 16 },
+                Rectangle { width: 4096, height: 4096 }
+            ),
+            pod::property!(
+                FormatProperties::VideoFramerate,
+                Choice, Range, Fraction,
+                Fraction { num: fps_u, denom: 1 },
+                Fraction { num: 1, denom: 1 },
+                Fraction { num: 120, denom: 1 }
+            ),
+        );
+
+        // Clone config values for closures
+        let config_width = config.width;
+        let config_height = config.height;
+        let config_framerate = config.framerate;
+
+        // Set up stream callbacks
+        let _listener = match stream
+            .add_local_listener_with_user_data(UserData {
+                is_mjpeg: false,
+                frame_size: 4 * 1024 * 1024, // safe cap
+                stride: 0,
+                current_frame: Arc::clone(&current_frame),
+            })
+            .state_changed(move |stream, _user_data, old, new| {
+                info!("PipeWire stream state: {:?} -> {:?}", old, new);
+                if matches!(new, StreamState::Paused | StreamState::Streaming) {
+                    info!("PipeWire node is ready and can be targeted by applications");
+                }
+                if new == StreamState::Paused {
+                    if let Err(e) = stream.set_active(true) {
+                        error!("Failed to activate PipeWire stream: {}", e);
+                    } else {
+                        info!("Activated stream scheduling");
+                    }
+                }
+                if new == StreamState::Streaming {
+                    info!("Stream is now streaming - virtual camera is active!");
+                }
+            })
+            .param_changed(move |stream, user_data, id, param| {
+                if let Some(param) = param {
+                    info!("Param changed: id={:?}, type={:?}, raw_id={}", id, param.type_(), id);
+                    
+                    // Handle format negotiation - simplified approach
+                    if id == ParamType::Format.as_raw() || id == ParamType::EnumFormat.as_raw() || id == 15 {
+                        info!("Format param received (id={}), setting up basic MJPEG format...", id);
+                        
+                        // Set basic MJPEG parameters
+                        user_data.is_mjpeg = true;
+                        user_data.frame_size = 4 * 1024 * 1024; // 4MB safe cap for MJPEG
+                        user_data.stride = 0; // MJPEG doesn't have stride
+                        info!("Basic MJPEG format configured: {}x{} @ {} fps", config_width, config_height, config_framerate);
+
+                        // Try to activate the stream directly
+                        if let Err(e) = stream.set_active(true) {
+                            error!("Failed to activate stream: {}", e);
+                        } else {
+                            info!("Stream activated successfully");
+                        }
+                    } else {
+                        trace!("Stream param changed: id={} (ignored)", id);
+                    }
+                } else {
+                    trace!("Stream param changed: id={} (ignored)", id);
+                }
+            })
+            .process(move |stream, user_data| {
+                // Dequeue buffer
+                let Some(mut buffer) = stream.dequeue_buffer() else {
+                    trace!("Out of buffers");
+                    return;
+                };
+
+                // Get the current frame from UPP protocol
+                let frame_data = {
+                    let frame_guard = user_data.current_frame.lock().unwrap();
+                    frame_guard.clone()
+                };
+
+                if let Some(frame_data) = frame_data {
+                    // Process actual camera frame data from UPP protocol
+                    trace!("Processing UPP camera frame: {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+                    
+                    for data in buffer.datas_mut() {
+                        if let Some(mem) = data.data() {
+                            let len = mem.len();
+                            
+                            if !user_data.is_mjpeg {
+                                // Handle raw formats (RGBx or I420)
+                                let w = config_width as usize;
+                                let h = config_height as usize;
+                                let stride = user_data.stride as usize;
+                                
+                                if frame_data.len() >= w * h * 3 {
+                                    // Convert RGB to RGBA
+                                    let mut off = 0usize;
+                                    for y in 0..h {
+                                        let row_end = (off + stride).min(len);
+                                        let row = &mut mem[off..row_end];
+                                        
+                                        for x in 0..w.min(row.len()/4) {
+                                            let src_idx = (y * w + x) * 3;
+                                            if src_idx + 2 < frame_data.len() {
+                                                row[x * 4 + 0] = frame_data[src_idx + 0];     // R
+                                                row[x * 4 + 1] = frame_data[src_idx + 1];     // G
+                                                row[x * 4 + 2] = frame_data[src_idx + 2];     // B
+                                                row[x * 4 + 3] = 255;                         // A
+                                            } else {
+                                                row[x * 4 + 0] = 0; // R
+                                                row[x * 4 + 1] = 0; // G
+                                                row[x * 4 + 2] = 0; // B
+                                                row[x * 4 + 3] = 255; // A
+                                            }
+                                        }
+                                        
+                                        off = off.saturating_add(stride);
+                                        if off >= len { break; }
+                                    }
+                                    
+                                    *data.chunk_mut().size_mut() = (w * h * 4) as u32;
+                                    *data.chunk_mut().stride_mut() = user_data.stride;
+                                } else {
+                                    // Frame data too small, fill with black
+                                    for i in 0..len {
+                                        mem[i] = 0;
+                                    }
+                                    *data.chunk_mut().size_mut() = len as u32;
+                                    *data.chunk_mut().stride_mut() = user_data.stride;
+                                }
+                            } else {
+                                // Handle MJPEG format - copy JPEG data directly
+                                if frame_data.len() <= len {
+                                    mem[..frame_data.len()].copy_from_slice(&frame_data);
+                                    *data.chunk_mut().size_mut() = frame_data.len() as u32;
+                                    trace!("Copied MJPEG frame: {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+                                } else {
+                                    // Frame too large for buffer, truncate
+                                    mem[..len].copy_from_slice(&frame_data[..len]);
+                                    *data.chunk_mut().size_mut() = len as u32;
+                                    warn!("MJPEG frame truncated: {} -> {} bytes", frame_data.len(), len);
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                } else {
+                    // No frame data available, generate black frame as fallback
+                    trace!("No UPP frame data available, generating black frame");
+                    
+                    for data in buffer.datas_mut() {
+                        if let Some(mem) = data.data() {
+                            let len = mem.len();
+                            
+                            if !user_data.is_mjpeg {
+                                // Fill with black for raw formats
+                                for i in 0..len {
+                                    mem[i] = 0;
+                                }
+                                
+                                let w = config_width as usize;
+                                let h = config_height as usize;
+                                *data.chunk_mut().size_mut() = (w * h * 4) as u32;
+                                *data.chunk_mut().stride_mut() = user_data.stride;
+                            } else {
+                                // Generate minimal valid 1x1 black JPEG for MJPEG format
+                                // This is a minimal valid JPEG that represents a 1x1 black pixel
+                                let minimal_jpeg: [u8; 143] = [
+                                    0xFF, 0xD8, 0xFF, 0xE0, 0x00, 0x10, 0x4A, 0x46, 0x49, 0x46, 0x00, 0x01,
+                                    0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x48, 0x00, 0x48, 0x00, 0x00, 0xFF, 0xDB, 0x00, 0x43,
+                                    0x00, 0x08, 0x06, 0x06, 0x07, 0x06, 0x05, 0x08, 0x07, 0x07, 0x07, 0x09,
+                                    0x09, 0x08, 0x0A, 0x0C, 0x14, 0x0D, 0x0C, 0x0B, 0x0B, 0x0C, 0x19, 0x12,
+                                    0x13, 0x0F, 0x14, 0x1D, 0x1A, 0x1F, 0x1E, 0x1D, 0x1A, 0x1C, 0x1C, 0x20,
+                                    0x24, 0x2E, 0x27, 0x20, 0x22, 0x2C, 0x23, 0x1C, 0x1C, 0x28, 0x37, 0x29,
+                                    0x2C, 0x30, 0x31, 0x34, 0x34, 0x34, 0x1F, 0x27, 0x39, 0x3D, 0x38, 0x32,
+                                    0x3C, 0x2E, 0x33, 0x34, 0x32, 0xFF, 0xC0, 0x00, 0x11, 0x08, 0x00, 0x01,
+                                    0x00, 0x01, 0x01, 0x01, 0x11, 0x00, 0x02, 0x11, 0x01, 0x03, 0x11, 0x01,
+                                    0xFF, 0xC4, 0x00, 0x14, 0x00, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
+                                    0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x08, 0xFF, 0xDA,
+                                    0x00, 0x08, 0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00, 0x3F, 0x00, 0x37, 0xFF, 0xD9
+                                ];
+                                
+                                let copy_len = minimal_jpeg.len().min(len);
+                                mem[..copy_len].copy_from_slice(&minimal_jpeg[..copy_len]);
+                                *data.chunk_mut().size_mut() = copy_len as u32;
+                                trace!("Generated minimal 1x1 black JPEG placeholder: {} bytes, chunk size set to {}", copy_len, copy_len);
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                
+                // Debug: Log chunk sizes before queuing
+                for (i, data) in buffer.datas_mut().iter_mut().enumerate() {
+                    let chunk = data.chunk_mut();
+                    trace!("Buffer {} chunk {}: size={}, stride={}", i, i, chunk.size(), chunk.stride());
+                }
+                
+                // Return buffer to stream by dropping it (this automatically queues it)
+                // The Buffer struct implements Drop which handles the queuing
+                drop(buffer);
+            })
+            .register()
+        {
+            Ok(l) => l,
+            Err(e) => {
+                error!("Failed to register stream listener: {}", e);
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+
+        // Connect as an output (we are a source). Use MAP_BUFFERS only, not DRIVER.
+        // Serialize EnumFormat pods to bytes and build &Pod slice
+        let obj_to_pod = |obj: Object| -> Vec<u8> {
+            let value = pod::Value::Object(obj);
+            PodSerializer::serialize(std::io::Cursor::new(Vec::new()), &value)
+                .unwrap()
+                .0
+                .into_inner()
+        };
+        let enum_bytes: Vec<Vec<u8>> = vec![obj_to_pod(enum_mjpeg)];
+        let mut enum_pods: Vec<&Pod> = enum_bytes.iter().map(|b| Pod::from_bytes(b).unwrap()).collect();
+
+        if let Err(e) = stream.connect(
+            Direction::Output,
+            None,
+            StreamFlags::MAP_BUFFERS,
+            &mut enum_pods[..],
+        ) {
+            error!("Failed to connect PipeWire stream: {}", e);
+            return;
+        }
+
+        info!("Stream connected successfully");
+        info!("Virtual camera node '{}' is connecting to PipeWire", config.node_name);
+        info!("Other applications can now attempt to negotiate formats");
+
+        // Wait for our node to appear in the registry and capture object.serial
+        let t0 = std::time::Instant::now();
+        while serial_slot.load(AtomicOrdering::SeqCst) == 0 && t0.elapsed() < std::time::Duration::from_millis(1500) {
+            mainloop.loop_().iterate(std::time::Duration::from_millis(10));
+        }
+        let serial_logged = serial_slot.load(AtomicOrdering::SeqCst);
+        if serial_logged != 0 {
+            info!("You can target this node with: target-object={} or target-object={}", serial_logged, config.node_name);
+        } else {
+            warn!("Node serial not observed yet in registry; it may appear a bit later.");
+        }
+
+        // Run main loop until told to stop
+        info!("Starting main loop iteration...");
+        let mut iteration_count = 0;
+        while running.load(Ordering::Relaxed) {
+            iteration_count += 1;
+            if iteration_count % 1000 == 0 {
+                info!("Main loop iteration: {}", iteration_count);
+            }
+            
+            // Drive loop
+            let result = mainloop.loop_().iterate(std::time::Duration::from_millis(16));
+            if result < 0 {
+                error!("Main loop iteration failed with result: {}", result);
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+        info!("Main loop exited after {} iterations", iteration_count);
+    }
+
+    /// Start frame processing thread
+    fn start_frame_processor(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::channel();
+        self.stats_frame_sender = Some(tx); // Use separate sender for stats
+        
+        let running = Arc::clone(&self.running);
+        let stats = Arc::clone(&self.stats);
+        let last_frame_time = Arc::clone(&self.last_frame_time);
+        
+        thread::spawn(move || {
+            Self::frame_processing_loop(rx, running, stats, last_frame_time);
+        });
+        
+        info!("Frame processing thread started");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+    
+    /// Frame processing loop that runs in a separate thread
+    fn frame_processing_loop(
+        rx: Receiver<Vec<u8>>,
+        running: Arc<AtomicBool>,
+        stats: Arc<Mutex<VideoStats>>,
+        last_frame_time: Arc<Mutex<Instant>>,
+    ) {
+        while running.load(Ordering::Relaxed) {
+            match rx.recv_timeout(std::time::Duration::from_millis(100)) {
+                Ok(frame_data) => {
+                    // Process frame and update statistics
+                    Self::update_stats(&stats, &last_frame_time, frame_data.len());
+                    trace!("Frame processed: {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+                }
+                Err(mpsc::RecvTimeoutError::Timeout) => {
+                    continue;
+                }
+                Err(mpsc::RecvTimeoutError::Disconnected) => {
+                    break;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /// Update statistics with proper FPS calculation
+    fn update_stats(
+        stats: &Arc<Mutex<VideoStats>>,
+        last_frame_time: &Arc<Mutex<Instant>>,
+        frame_size: usize,
+    ) {
+        let mut stats_guard = stats.lock().unwrap();
+        stats_guard.frames_pushed += 1;
+        stats_guard.total_bytes += frame_size as u64;
+        stats_guard.backend_type = super::VideoBackendType::PipeWire;
+        stats_guard.is_ready = true;
+        
+        let now = Instant::now();
+        let mut last_time = last_frame_time.lock().unwrap();
+        let duration = now.duration_since(*last_time);
+        *last_time = now;
+        
+        if duration.as_millis() > 0 {
+            stats_guard.fps = 1000.0 / duration.as_millis() as f64;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get current node information for external tools
+    pub fn get_node_info(&self) -> Option<(u32, u32, String)> {
+        // This would need to be implemented with proper synchronization
+        // For now, return the config info
+        Some((
+            self.virtual_node_id.unwrap_or(0),
+            0, // object.serial - would need to be stored from the stream
+            self.config.node_name.clone(),
+        ))
+    }
+
+    /// Get the object.serial for targeting (if available)
+    pub fn get_object_serial(&self) -> Option<u32> {
+        // This would need to be implemented with proper synchronization
+        // For now, return None - the serial is logged when discovered
+        None
+    }
+
+    /// Check if the virtual camera node is registered and discoverable
+    pub fn is_node_registered(&self) -> bool {
+        self.is_initialized && self.running.load(Ordering::Relaxed)
+    }
+}
+
+impl VideoBackendTrait for PipeWireBackend {
+    fn initialize(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        if self.is_initialized {
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        info!("Initializing PipeWire backend with native library...");
+        
+        if let Err(e) = self.check_pipewire_available() {
+            error!("PipeWire not available: {}", e);
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        if let Err(e) = self.create_virtual_camera_node() {
+            error!("Failed to create virtual camera node: {}", e);
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        if let Err(e) = self.start_frame_processor() {
+            error!("Failed to start frame processor: {}", e);
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        self.is_initialized = true;
+        self.running.store(true, Ordering::Relaxed);
+        info!("PipeWire backend initialized successfully with native library");
+        // Remove premature logging - the actual node creation will be logged in the PipeWire thread
+        // when the node is actually available
+        
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn push_frame(&self, frame_data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        if !self.running.load(Ordering::Relaxed) {
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        if !self.is_initialized {
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        trace!("Queueing frame for PipeWire: {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+
+        // Send to PipeWire thread
+        if let Some(sender) = &self.pw_frame_sender {
+            if let Err(e) = sender.send(frame_data.to_vec()) {
+                error!("Failed to queue frame to PipeWire: {}", e);
+                return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+            }
+            debug!("Frame queued for PipeWire processing: {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+        } else {
+            error!("PipeWire frame sender not available");
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        // Send to stats thread
+        if let Some(sender) = &self.stats_frame_sender {
+            if let Err(e) = sender.send(frame_data.to_vec()) {
+                error!("Failed to queue frame to stats: {}", e);
+                // Don't fail the entire operation for stats
+            }
+        }
+
+        trace!("Frame queued successfully");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn get_stats(&self) -> VideoStats {
+        self.stats.lock().unwrap().clone()
+    }
+
+    fn is_ready(&self) -> bool {
+        self.is_initialized && self.running.load(Ordering::Relaxed)
+    }
+
+    fn shutdown(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        if !self.is_initialized {
+            return Ok(())
+        }
+
+        info!("Shutting down PipeWire backend...");
+
+        self.running.store(false, Ordering::Relaxed);
+
+        if let Some(handle) = self.pw_thread.take() {
+            if let Err(e) = handle.join() {
+                error!("Error joining PipeWire thread: {:?}", e);
+            }
+        }
+
+        self.virtual_node_id = None;
+        self.pw_frame_sender = None;
+        self.stats_frame_sender = None;
+
+        self.is_initialized = false;
+        info!("PipeWire backend shut down successfully");
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Drop for PipeWireBackend {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        self.running.store(false, Ordering::Relaxed);
+        
+        if let Some(handle) = self.pw_thread.take() {
+            let _ = handle.join();
+        }
+        
+        // Note: frame_senders will be dropped automatically
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pipewire_backend_creation() {
+        let config = PipeWireConfig::default();
+        let backend = PipeWireBackend::new(config);
+        
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.node_name, "geek-szitman-supercamera");
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.description, "Geek Szitman SuperCamera - High-quality virtual camera for streaming and recording");
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.media_class, "Video/Source");
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.format, VideoFormat::MJPEG);
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.width, 640);
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.height, 480);
+        assert_eq!(backend.config.framerate, 30);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_pipewire_backend_default_config() {
+        let config = PipeWireConfig::default();
+        let backend = PipeWireBackend::new(config);
+        
+        assert!(!backend.is_initialized);
+        assert!(!backend.is_ready());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/video/stdout.rs b/src/video/stdout.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ce9882a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/video/stdout.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,277 @@
+//! Stdout video backend for piping video output to other tools
+
+use crate::error::{Result, VideoError};
+use crate::video::{VideoBackendTrait, VideoStats};
+use std::io::{self, Write};
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use tracing::{debug, info};
+
+/// Configuration for the stdout video backend
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct StdoutConfig {
+    /// Whether to output frame headers with metadata
+    pub include_headers: bool,
+    /// Whether to flush stdout after each frame
+    pub flush_after_frame: bool,
+    /// Output format for headers (if enabled)
+    pub header_format: HeaderFormat,
+}
+
+impl Default for StdoutConfig {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            include_headers: false,
+            flush_after_frame: true,
+            header_format: HeaderFormat::Simple,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Header format for frame metadata
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum HeaderFormat {
+    /// Simple text format: "FRAME:size:timestamp\n"
+    Simple,
+    /// JSON format: {"frame": {"size": size, "timestamp": timestamp}}
+    Json,
+    /// Binary format: 4-byte size + 8-byte timestamp
+    Binary,
+}
+
+/// Stdout video backend that outputs raw video frames to stdout
+pub struct StdoutBackend {
+    config: StdoutConfig,
+    stats: Mutex<VideoStats>,
+    frame_count: Mutex<u64>,
+    start_time: Mutex<std::time::Instant>,
+}
+
+impl StdoutBackend {
+    /// Create a new stdout backend with default configuration
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            config: StdoutConfig::default(),
+            stats: Mutex::new(VideoStats::default()),
+            frame_count: Mutex::new(0),
+            start_time: Mutex::new(std::time::Instant::now()),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new stdout backend with custom configuration
+    pub fn with_config(config: StdoutConfig) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            config,
+            stats: Mutex::new(VideoStats::default()),
+            frame_count: Mutex::new(0),
+            start_time: Mutex::new(std::time::Instant::now()),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Write frame header if enabled
+    fn write_frame_header(&self, frame_size: usize) -> Result<()> {
+        if !self.config.include_headers {
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        let start_time = self.start_time.lock().unwrap();
+        let timestamp = start_time.elapsed().as_micros();
+        drop(start_time);
+
+        match self.config.header_format {
+            HeaderFormat::Simple => {
+                let header = format!("FRAME:{}:{}\n", frame_size, timestamp);
+                io::stdout().write_all(header.as_bytes())?;
+            }
+            HeaderFormat::Json => {
+                let header = format!(
+                    r#"{{"frame": {{"size": {}, "timestamp": {}}}}}{}"#,
+                    frame_size, timestamp, '\n'
+                );
+                io::stdout().write_all(header.as_bytes())?;
+            }
+            HeaderFormat::Binary => {
+                // 4-byte size + 8-byte timestamp
+                let size_bytes = (frame_size as u32).to_le_bytes();
+                let timestamp_bytes = timestamp.to_le_bytes();
+                let mut header = Vec::with_capacity(12);
+                header.extend_from_slice(&size_bytes);
+                header.extend_from_slice(&timestamp_bytes);
+                io::stdout().write_all(&header)?;
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Update statistics
+    fn update_stats(&self, frame_size: usize) {
+        let mut frame_count = self.frame_count.lock().unwrap();
+        *frame_count += 1;
+        let current_frame_count = *frame_count;
+        drop(frame_count);
+
+        let mut stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+        stats.frames_pushed = current_frame_count;
+        stats.total_bytes += frame_size as u64;
+        
+        // Calculate FPS based on elapsed time
+        let start_time = self.start_time.lock().unwrap();
+        let elapsed = start_time.elapsed().as_secs_f64();
+        drop(start_time);
+        
+        if elapsed > 0.0 {
+            stats.fps = current_frame_count as f64 / elapsed;
+        }
+
+        // Log frame information for debugging
+        if current_frame_count % 30 == 0 { // Log every 30 frames
+            tracing::debug!(
+                "Stdout backend: frame {}, size: {} bytes, total: {} bytes, fps: {:.2}",
+                current_frame_count, frame_size, stats.total_bytes, stats.fps
+            );
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl VideoBackendTrait for StdoutBackend {
+    fn initialize(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        info!("Initializing stdout video backend");
+        {
+            let mut start_time = self.start_time.lock().unwrap();
+            *start_time = std::time::Instant::now();
+        }
+        {
+            let mut stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+            stats.is_ready = true;
+        }
+        
+        // Write initial header if enabled
+        if self.config.include_headers {
+            match self.config.header_format {
+                HeaderFormat::Simple => {
+                    io::stdout().write_all(b"STDOUT_VIDEO_STREAM_START\n")?;
+                }
+                HeaderFormat::Json => {
+                    io::stdout().write_all(b"{\"stream\": \"start\"}\n")?;
+                }
+                HeaderFormat::Binary => {
+                    // Magic number: "STDO" (4 bytes)
+                    io::stdout().write_all(b"STDO")?;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        debug!("Stdout video backend initialized successfully");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn push_frame(&self, frame_data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        let stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+        if !stats.is_ready {
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+        drop(stats);
+
+        // Write frame header if enabled
+        self.write_frame_header(frame_data.len())?;
+
+        // Write frame data to stdout
+        io::stdout().write_all(frame_data)?;
+
+        // Flush if configured
+        if self.config.flush_after_frame {
+            io::stdout().flush()?;
+        }
+
+        // Update statistics
+        self.update_stats(frame_data.len());
+        debug!("Pushed frame to stdout: {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn get_stats(&self) -> VideoStats {
+        let mut stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap().clone();
+        stats.backend_type = crate::video::VideoBackendType::Stdout;
+        stats
+    }
+
+    fn is_ready(&self) -> bool {
+        self.stats.lock().unwrap().is_ready
+    }
+
+    fn shutdown(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        info!("Shutting down stdout video backend");
+        
+        // Write final header if enabled
+        if self.config.include_headers {
+            match self.config.header_format {
+                HeaderFormat::Simple => {
+                    io::stdout().write_all(b"STDOUT_VIDEO_STREAM_END\n")?;
+                }
+                HeaderFormat::Json => {
+                    io::stdout().write_all(b"{\"stream\": \"end\"}\n")?;
+                }
+                HeaderFormat::Binary => {
+                    // End marker: "END\0" (4 bytes)
+                    io::stdout().write_all(b"END\0")?;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Final flush
+        io::stdout().flush()?;
+        
+        {
+            let mut stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+            stats.is_ready = false;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Drop for StdoutBackend {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        let is_ready = {
+            let stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+            stats.is_ready
+        };
+        if is_ready {
+            let _ = self.shutdown();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::video::VideoBackendTrait;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_stdout_backend_creation() {
+        let backend = StdoutBackend::new();
+        assert!(!backend.is_ready());
+        assert_eq!(backend.get_stats().frames_pushed, 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_stdout_backend_with_config() {
+        let config = StdoutConfig {
+            include_headers: true,
+            flush_after_frame: false,
+            header_format: HeaderFormat::Json,
+        };
+        let backend = StdoutBackend::with_config(config);
+        assert!(!backend.is_ready());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_header_format_creation() {
+        let simple = HeaderFormat::Simple;
+        let json = HeaderFormat::Json;
+        let binary = HeaderFormat::Binary;
+        
+        // Just test that they can be created
+        assert!(matches!(simple, HeaderFormat::Simple));
+        assert!(matches!(json, HeaderFormat::Json));
+        assert!(matches!(binary, HeaderFormat::Binary));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/video/v4l2.rs b/src/video/v4l2.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..792ff51
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/video/v4l2.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,321 @@
+//! V4L2 backend for video streaming (placeholder for future implementation)
+
+use super::{VideoBackendTrait, VideoStats, VideoFormat};
+use crate::error::{Result, VideoError};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use tracing::{debug, info, trace, warn};
+
+/// V4L2 backend implementation (placeholder)
+pub struct V4L2Backend {
+    device_path: String,
+    is_initialized: bool,
+    stats: Arc<Mutex<VideoStats>>,
+    config: V4L2Config,
+}
+
+/// V4L2 configuration
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct V4L2Config {
+    pub device_path: String,
+    pub width: u32,
+    pub height: u32,
+    pub fps: u32,
+    pub format: VideoFormat,
+    pub buffer_size: usize,
+}
+
+impl Default for V4L2Config {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            device_path: "/dev/video10".to_string(),
+            width: 640,
+            height: 480,
+            fps: 30,
+            format: VideoFormat::MJPEG,
+            buffer_size: 0x10000, // 64KB
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl V4L2Backend {
+    /// Create a new V4L2 backend
+    pub fn new() -> Result<Self> {
+        let stats = VideoStats {
+            backend_type: super::VideoBackendType::V4L2,
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+        
+        Ok(Self {
+            device_path: "/dev/video10".to_string(),
+            is_initialized: false,
+            stats: Arc::new(Mutex::new(stats)),
+            config: V4L2Config::default(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Create a new V4L2 backend with custom configuration
+    pub fn with_config(config: V4L2Config) -> Result<Self> {
+        let stats = VideoStats {
+            backend_type: super::VideoBackendType::V4L2,
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+        
+        Ok(Self {
+            device_path: config.device_path.clone(),
+            is_initialized: false,
+            stats: Arc::new(Mutex::new(stats)),
+            config,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Check if V4L2 device exists and is accessible
+    fn check_device(&self) -> Result<()> {
+        use std::path::Path;
+        
+        if !Path::new(&self.device_path).exists() {
+            return Err(VideoError::V4L2(format!("Device not found: {}", self.device_path)).into());
+        }
+
+        // TODO: Check device permissions and capabilities
+        debug!("V4L2 device found: {}", self.device_path);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Update statistics
+    fn update_stats(&self, frame_size: usize) {
+        let mut stats = self.stats.lock().unwrap();
+        stats.frames_pushed += 1;
+        stats.total_bytes += frame_size as u64;
+        stats.backend_type = super::VideoBackendType::V4L2;
+        stats.is_ready = self.is_initialized;
+        
+        // Calculate FPS (simple rolling average)
+        // TODO: Implement proper FPS calculation
+        stats.fps = 30.0; // Placeholder
+    }
+}
+
+impl VideoBackendTrait for V4L2Backend {
+    fn initialize(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        if self.is_initialized {
+            warn!("V4L2 backend already initialized");
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        info!("Initializing V4L2 backend...");
+        
+        // Check if device exists and is accessible
+        if let Err(e) = self.check_device() {
+            warn!("V4L2 device check failed: {}", e);
+            return Err(e);
+        }
+
+        // TODO: Implement actual V4L2 device initialization
+        // For now, this is a placeholder that simulates success
+        debug!("V4L2 initialization (placeholder) - would open device: {}", self.device_path);
+        debug!("Format: {}x{} @ {}fps ({})", 
+               self.config.width, 
+               self.config.height, 
+               self.config.fps, 
+               self.config.format.as_str());
+
+        self.is_initialized = true;
+        info!("V4L2 backend initialized successfully (placeholder)");
+        
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn push_frame(&self, frame_data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
+        if !self.is_initialized {
+            return Err(VideoError::DeviceNotReady.into());
+        }
+
+        trace!("Pushing frame to V4L2 (placeholder): {} bytes", frame_data.len());
+
+        // TODO: Implement actual frame pushing to V4L2
+        // For now, this is a placeholder that simulates success
+        debug!("Would push frame of {} bytes to V4L2 device: {}", frame_data.len(), self.device_path);
+
+        // Update statistics
+        self.update_stats(frame_data.len());
+
+        trace!("Frame processed successfully (placeholder)");
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn get_stats(&self) -> VideoStats {
+        self.stats.lock().unwrap().clone()
+    }
+
+    fn is_ready(&self) -> bool {
+        self.is_initialized
+    }
+
+    fn shutdown(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
+        if !self.is_initialized {
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        info!("Shutting down V4L2 backend (placeholder)...");
+
+        // TODO: Implement actual V4L2 device cleanup
+        // For now, this is a placeholder that simulates success
+
+        self.is_initialized = false;
+        info!("V4L2 backend shut down successfully (placeholder)");
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl Drop for V4L2Backend {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        if self.is_initialized {
+            // Try to shutdown gracefully (synchronous)
+            let _ = self.shutdown();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// V4L2 device information (placeholder)
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct V4L2DeviceInfo {
+    pub device_path: String,
+    pub driver_name: String,
+    pub card_name: String,
+    pub bus_info: String,
+    pub capabilities: u32,
+}
+
+impl V4L2DeviceInfo {
+    /// Create new device info
+    pub fn new(device_path: String) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            device_path,
+            driver_name: "Unknown".to_string(),
+            card_name: "Unknown".to_string(),
+            bus_info: "Unknown".to_string(),
+            capabilities: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if device supports video output
+    pub fn supports_video_output(&self) -> bool {
+        // TODO: Implement capability checking
+        true
+    }
+
+    /// Check if device supports MJPEG format
+    pub fn supports_mjpeg(&self) -> bool {
+        // TODO: Implement format checking
+        true
+    }
+}
+
+/// V4L2 format information (placeholder)
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct V4L2Format {
+    pub width: u32,
+    pub height: u32,
+    pub pixel_format: u32,
+    pub field: u32,
+    pub bytes_per_line: u32,
+    pub size_image: u32,
+    pub colorspace: u32,
+}
+
+impl V4L2Format {
+    /// Create new format
+    pub fn new(width: u32, height: u32, pixel_format: u32) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            width,
+            height,
+            pixel_format,
+            field: 1, // V4L2_FIELD_NONE
+            bytes_per_line: 0,
+            size_image: width * height * 2, // Estimate for MJPEG
+            colorspace: 1, // V4L2_COLORSPACE_SMPTE170M
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get format description
+    pub fn description(&self) -> String {
+        format!("{}x{} @ {} bytes", self.width, self.height, self.size_image)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_config_default() {
+        let config = V4L2Config::default();
+        assert_eq!(config.device_path, "/dev/video10");
+        assert_eq!(config.width, 640);
+        assert_eq!(config.height, 480);
+        assert_eq!(config.fps, 30);
+        assert!(matches!(config.format, VideoFormat::MJPEG));
+        assert_eq!(config.buffer_size, 0x10000);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_backend_creation() {
+        let backend = V4L2Backend::new();
+        assert!(backend.is_ok());
+        
+        let backend = backend.unwrap();
+        assert!(!backend.is_initialized);
+        assert_eq!(backend.device_path, "/dev/video10");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_backend_with_config() {
+        let config = V4L2Config {
+            device_path: "/dev/video20".to_string(),
+            width: 1280,
+            height: 720,
+            fps: 60,
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+        
+        let backend = V4L2Backend::with_config(config);
+        assert!(backend.is_ok());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_device_info() {
+        let device_info = V4L2DeviceInfo::new("/dev/video10".to_string());
+        assert_eq!(device_info.device_path, "/dev/video10");
+        assert_eq!(device_info.driver_name, "Unknown");
+        assert!(device_info.supports_video_output());
+        assert!(device_info.supports_mjpeg());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_format() {
+        let format = V4L2Format::new(640, 480, 0x47504A4D); // MJPEG
+        assert_eq!(format.width, 640);
+        assert_eq!(format.height, 480);
+        assert_eq!(format.pixel_format, 0x47504A4D);
+        assert_eq!(format.description(), "640x480 @ 614400 bytes");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_backend_stats() {
+        let backend = V4L2Backend::new().unwrap();
+        let stats = backend.get_stats();
+        
+        assert_eq!(stats.frames_pushed, 0);
+        assert_eq!(stats.total_bytes, 0);
+        assert!(!stats.is_ready);
+        assert!(matches!(stats.backend_type, super::super::VideoBackendType::V4L2));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_v4l2_backend_ready_state() {
+        let backend = V4L2Backend::new().unwrap();
+        assert!(!backend.is_ready());
+    }
+}