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DigPro - Digital Image Analysis Systems          
            Products Contact IPS Support and Services

 

The DigPro series is a combination of imaging equipment developed by leading manufacturers such as - Media Cybernetics, Optronics Engineering and Sony Corporation.

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DigPro 17xx systems consist of two models that will satisfy a range of bright-field microscopy applications from determining cellular structure and size to measuring a manufactured part for correct tolerances. The DigPro 1700 contains a single chip, color, digital camera for applications using low magnification, while the DigPro 1702 utilizes a three chip, color, digital camera for higher magnifications, tighter tolerances and digital photography.

DigPro 18xx systems consist of two models that will satisfy a range of Fluorescence and low-light Fluorescence applications. The DigPro 1800 contains an integrating single chip, color, digital camera for applications requiring low light, while the DigPro 1802 utilizes a thermally cooled, integrating, three chip, color, digital camera for extremely low light and fluorescence applications.

DigPro is a complete image analysis system built with industry leading components. This series addresses the seven steps of image analysis - Capture, Process, Measure, Analyze, Archive, Communicate and Customize.

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DigPro is a complete image analysis system built with industry leading components. This series addresses the seven steps of image analysis - Capture, Process, Measure, Analyze, Archive, Communicate and Customize.

Capture images from the video camera that meets your application.

Process images to guarantee high quality, accuracy and reproducible results. Use equalization, background subtraction, correction and field flattening to enhance color, brightness and contrast.

Measure simple geometric objects or complex structure-function relationships. Absolute spatial calibration, closely coupled with the image acquisition device, guarantees the most accurate measurement data. Add density calibration to complete the data collection capabilities.

Analyze, test, compare and visualize your data for maximum results. Collect and visualize your data using scattergrams, histograms, line profiles, and pseudo-color. For convenient archiving, documentation and further statistical analysis, send the results directly to Excel or other Windows based spreadsheets via DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange).

Archive your images along with textual information for easier retrieval. Use our search engine to locate field specific data relating to your images.

Communicate information and images with your colleagues with the built-in internet and report generation tools.

Customize application specific routines or create macros to automate functions with AutoPro, the built-in macro language.

Included with VidPro is Tele-Support. This allows us to diagnose potential system problems from our facility and provide a solution immediately.

 

DigPro System Configurations

 

Camera

Software

Computer

DigPro 1700
Parts and Pricing

bulletMonochrome, single chip CCD
bulletFour filter wheel positions (RG B and Clear)
bullet1000 x 800 resolution
bullet2000 x 1600 interpolated
bulletMonochrome and color acquisition
bullet2 lux sensitivity
bulletImage-Pro
bulletTele-Support
bulletWindows 98 or NT
bulletLatest Pentium processor
bullet8Mb VGA card
bullet64Mb of RAM
bullet4Gb hard drive
bullet105 Mb removable drive
bulletCD-ROM
bullet17" display
bulletMid-Tower chassis
bulletMore info...

DigPro 1702
Parts and Pricing

bulletColor, 3 chip CCD
bullet2560 x 2048 resolution
bullet5 lux sensitivity
bullet9 image memories
bulletReal-time video output
bulletMore info...
bulletLatest Pentium processor
bullet16Mb VGA card
bullet256Mb of RAM
bullet13Gb hard drive
bullet105Mb removable disk
bulletCD-ROM
bullet19" display
bulletMid-Tower chassis
bulletMore info...

DigPro 1800
Parts and Pricing

bulletColor, single chip CCD
bulletBayer filter on CCD
bullet1390 x 1040 resolution, 4.65 micron pixels
bulletUp to 36 bits/pixel
bulletThermally Cooled
bulletMonochrome and color acquisition
bulletAuto white balance
bulletMore info...

DigPro 1802
Parts and Pricing

bulletMono, single chip CCD
bulletFive filter wheel positions (RGB, IR, and Clear)
bullet1280 x 1024 resolution
bulletReal-time image display
bulletThermoelectric cooling -40°C ambient temp.
bulletMonochrome and color acquisition
bullet1/10,000 of a second to 8 minutes exposure time
bulletMore info...
bulletImage-Pro
bulletTele-Support
bulletWindows 98 or 2000

 

Software Features

Acquisition

bulletAbility to acquire, create, and playback a sequence (stack) of images
bulletSequencer playback options include the ability to apply filters or operations individually or globally to frames in a sequence
bulletRead files from camera, scanner, disk, or CD-ROM
bulletCapture multiple images after user-specified time delay
bulletSupport for 24,36, and 48 bit color; 8, 12, and 16 bit gray scale input devices

Enhancement

bulletNew Rank and Branch/End Point filters
bulletEnhance color and contrast using equalization, gamma correction, contouring, thresholding, and background subtraction
bulletFilter dialogs include filter descriptions and preview windows
bulletUse Top-hat, Well, hi-pass, low-pass, Sobel, edge detection, Laplace, Roberts, erosion, dilation, opening, closing, thinning, watershed, and user-defined kernals
bulletUser-selectable kernel shapes and sizes for morphological filters
bulletCustom kernel editor

Calibration

bulletImproved recall method for spatial calibration
bulletWork with intensity or spatial measurements
bulletCreate and display spatial calibration markers
bulletPre-defined spatial calibration units available
bulletSave and recall all calibrations

Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)

bulletCreate forward inverse transforms
bulletEdit spectrum including low-pass, high-pass, unsharpen, spike cut, and spike boost
bulletSave and re-load data

Color Channel Processing

bulletExtract red, green, and blue, or hue, saturation, and intensity channels for processing
bulletColor processing tools to extract and merge multiple color channels simultaneously
bulletUse color information to separate objects from background
bulletSegment based on color channel histogram or color cube
bulletPseudocolor tool allows setting color spreads (ranges)
bulletSupport for 24,36, and 48 bit color; 8, 12, and 16 bit gray scale input devices

Operations/Process

bulletGrid making toolkit
bulletRestricted dilation feature
bulletPerform special (bi-linear scale, decimation, rotate, warp, transpose, reflect) logical arithmetic, image alignment, and background correction operations
bulletImage registration

Counting and Sizing

bulletCount and size objects automatically
bulletMeasure areas, perimeters, lengths, roundness, major and minor axes, aspects, angles, centroid, holes, population density - over 30 measurements
bulletSet ranges for measurements to filter unwanted objects
bulletGroup objects in classes based on measurements
bulletWatershed, Auto-Split, and Cluster analysis tools to resolve clustered objects
bulletUse colors to separate and measure objects in color images
bulletExport measurements to statistical and spreadsheet packages via DDE
bulletDisplay measurements as histograms, and scatter-grams
bulletAuto Threshold
bulletOption to manually tag, count, and classify objects

Measurement

bulletWeighted centroid, clumpiness, heterogeneity, min/max density, dendrite length, end point, fractal dimension, margination, and additional perimeter measurements
bulletPass/Fail routines can be recorded in a macro and played back when needed
bulletMetrology tools measure features such as best-fit line, arc, and circle
bulletMeasure lengths, areas, perimeters, and angles
bulletAutomatically outline objects with Auto-Trace feature
bulletQuickly calculate max, min, and average thickness between lines
bulletCaliper tool for edge detection and measurement

Analysis

bulletSurface Plot displays image intensity values in a 3D plot
bulletData Collector collects data from multiple images and various tools
bulletCalculate straight line, circle, irregular line, or area histograms
bulletNew thickness measurement options
bulletPercent area of multiple threshold levels
bulletDisplay data or histograms
bulletDefine and manage multiple areas of interest in a single image
bulletCalculate statistics
bulletAnalyze RGB, HIS, HSV, or YIQ content of color images
bulletCombine image with background protection for precise intensity or optical density measurements
bulletBackground corrected line profiles
bulletOutput intensity map in ASCII format

Image Annotation

bulletNon-destructive image annotation
bulletAdd text, simple graphics, and arrows
bulletModify palette or colors

Image Database

bulletProvides an efficient method of organizing, storing, and retrieving images
bulletPerform SQL multi-parameter searches
bulletEasily analyze and store images directly from ImagePro Plus
bulletCreate user-defined image information fields
bulletDisplay a single image at a time or display multiple images in Gallery view
bulletDisplay image information in either Single Image or Gallery view
bulletArrange data and images together in easy-to-use Folders
bulletDistribute data to other ImagePro Plus users
bulletTransfer images and information between Folders
bulletTag images for transfer, updating, or deletion
bulletUse Batch Processing feature to apply ImagePro macros to sets of tagged images
bulletLocate images through keyword searches or by viewing a thumbnail gallery
bulletPrint full size images or entire image galleries from inside the database

Report Generator

bulletSelf-prompting fields and drop down selection boxes
bulletCreate customized reports with images, data, and text
bulletFormat images, data, and text to user specifications
bulletCreate and save report templates

Internet Support (requires an Internet connection)

bulletCompose and send email messages with built-in email client
bulletReview information and images over the Internet with built-in IRC (Internet Relay Chat)
bulletSend or receive files with built-in FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Printing and Publishing

bulletMosaic printing feature prints frames from a sequence or montage of single images
bulletOutput high quality gray scale and color images to Windows printers
bulletComplete control of image position on page
bulletPrint titles to make poster size prints
bulletUse Test Strip feature to select best output
bulletUse Screen Capture feature to capture an individual window, a user-defined area, or entire screen to an image file

Macro Creation (Auto-Pro)

bulletIPBASIC macro language engine with debugger, full editor, and dialog builder
bulletRecord sessions and play them back in Basic syntax
bulletAssign scripts to files and function keys
bulletAdd Basic loops and conditionals
bulletIntegrate and customize macros with Visual Basic or Visual C++

Image and Data File Format Support

bulletRead and write files in TIFF, JPG, BMP, CUT, EPS, HDF, Photo CD, PCT, PCX, TGA, and FLAT (Binary)
bulletRead and write AVI files
bulletConvert files to and from the above formats
bulletSupports 1, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 32 bit floating point images
bulletJPEG, LZW, RLE compression supported
bulletBatch convert files
bulletOutput data files to ASCII, WK1, or XLS as input for spreadsheets
bulletTransfer images, data graphs, and data files via DDE or Clipboard

Large Images

bulletMake best use of memory to create space for images larger than display resolution up to 64 MB
bulletStore images on capture boards or in memory

Scanner Support

bulletAll TWAIN supported devices

All imaging systems purchased from IPS carry a one year warranty on parts. 

Remember .... If you have an image processing application, think Image Processing Solutions.

 

For further information, or a product demonstration, please feel free to contact IPS.

 

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