In this study, an embedded character recognition processing platform based on ARM Cortex-A9 is set up. The method of cross compiling OpenCV, Qt, BootLoader in the Linux operating system and transplanting the related drive to the embedded platform are studied. Based on the classical algorithm, the image character segmentation and recognition processing is realized by using the OpenCV library function. At last, the development program is transplanted on the embedded platform and the experiment is carried out. The results show that the image character can be segmented and recognized well.