aquinto a4i Docu applications for imaging - Excel Technologies, Inc.

aquinto a4i Docu
Digital image management and documentation
applications for imaging
Image Acquisition
Management
Processing
Analysis
Documentation
Presentation
Communication
Security

Image Acquisition
Management
All images and other data of a project
at a glance
Easy sorting of data using Drag & Drop
Fast navigation between the database
projects in the Image Manager
Simple creation of new projects and
fast access to existing projects in the
Project Manager
Grouping by any data field using
Drag & Drop
Powerful filter functions applicable to
all data fields
Management
Convenient, projectoriented
management
Easy storage of
images and other
relevant data within
the project
Individual customization
of data storage
by free selection of
data field names and
positions
Powerful search functions
at the touch of
a button
Utilization of value
lists for data entry
and search
Auto-complete
feature for values
during data entry
Easy image acquisition at the
touch of a button
Image optimization on the live image
Visual search for data using the
thumbnail image preview
Direct access to the corresponding
images and projects
Image Acquisition
Powerful device
management for
image acquisition
Wide variety of
image sources: digital
and analog cameras,
SEM, digital photo
cameras
TWAIN interface
Import and export of
images of common
file formats
Automatic copying of
calibration values
according to the selected
magnification

Processing
Analysis
Optional display of a 3D surface
model of the specimen
Combination of several images with
different focal planes to generate one
sharp image
Automatic angle change compensation
for stereo microscopy
Automatic combination of four individual
images to create a high-resolution
image of the complete welding seam
The acquired images can be immediately analyzed using the analysis modules. All results are copied into the
database:
Processing
Extensive image optimization
features
Rotating, mirroring
and clipping of images
Labeling and adding
of arrows and scale
bar
Creation of highresolution
panorama
images from any
number of individual
images
Creation of images
with extended depth
of focus by combining
several images
with different focal
planes
Analysis
Live image comparison
and comparison with
standard image charts
Interactive measurement
of distances,
circles, angles, etc.
Convenient microhardness
testing
system
Link to dedicated
applications for
measurements in
materials testing labs
Determination of
phase fractions, particle
sizes, grain sizes,
coating thickness,
dendrite arm spacing,
etc.
Evaluation of cast iron
with nodular graphite
Copying of measurement
results into the
image and/or the
archive
Example:
Standards-compliant measurement of porosity
in welding seams
Example:
Interactive measurement of hardness impacts
according to Vickers, Knoop, Brinell with automatic
creation of hardness curves

Documentation
Presentation
Efficient reporting at the touch of a
button using Microsoft Word
Automatic integration of images
and text elements from the database in
the report, based on customized
document templates
Easy generation and management of
reports
Selection of report templates and
images of the current project or of all
projects using the Report Manager
Documentation
Report generation
using Microsoft Word
or the image table
tool ProCollage
Utilization of
customized document
templates
Combination of
images and other
information from the
database in the
reports
Extensive feature set
in the image table
tool ProCollage
Significant time
savings by automated
report generation
Storage of complete
reports in the archive
Extended functionality of the image
table tool ProCollage:
Display of images using standard
magnification
Adjustment of magnification level when
scaling an image
Image labeling using lines, arrows and
text
Presentation
Presentation of the
results of your work in
high-quality reports
Protection of reports
by saving of completed
documents in
read-only, unchangeable
formats
Export of reports to
PDF format
Digital detail zoom and image linking feature

Communication
Security
Access to images and data depending
on user-specific access permissions
User-specific access permissions for
projects, images and download of files
.
Effective prevention of data access by
unauthorized persons
Image acquisition stations
and other workstations in
the network access a
common, shared database
NetView – worldwide read-only access to
images and data using a web browser.
The archive does not have to be installed
on the PC.
Communication
Networking capability
of the database
Access of all users to
a common, shared
database
Distribution of
images and reports in
the archive
Direct sending of
reports by e-mail
from ProCollage
Freely distributable
viewer application for
ProCollage reports
Sending of reports as
PDF files
Read-only access to
database via web
browsers from PCs
without a4i Docu
Database can be
linked to SQL and
Oracle
Intelligent floating
license management
for flexible use of
software licenses in
the network
Security
Different permissions
can be assigned for
access to projects,
images and other
files
Management of
individual access permissions
for users by
the network administrator
of the user's
organization
Modification of
system settings by
authorized users only

Modularity
Flexibility
Archive Basic database package
Management of projects, image files, results
reports (ProCollage, MS Word) and all other
file types:
• Customizable data fields
• Freely definable group view of project data
• Value lists for all data fields
• Search by combination of any data fields
using wildcards and Boolean operations
• Visual search using thumbnail image
preview
Data storage:
• Storage of data records in MS Access 2000
compatible database
• Optional data storage on Microsoft SQL
Server or Oracle Enterprise Server
• Free definition of storage media and
storage organization
Image acquisition:
• Interface to various live integrated
cameras
• Import of images from files
• TWAIN interface
• Interface for automatic image acquisition
from third-party applications (e.g. SEM
control software)
Image processing functions:
• Automatic or visual histogram optimization
for brightness, contrast enhancement and
color correction
• Rotating, mirroring and clipping of images
• Powerful integrated image viewer
• Image comparison feature
• Dynamic link to image processing
applications for further modifications
ImageSource Control software for digital and analog cameras
Image acquisition from digital and analog
cameras at the touch of a button
Integration of the live image with focus
indicator into the application's user interface
Control of all camera parameters (brightness,
contrast, exposure time etc.)
Automatic histogram optimization and white
balancing
Application of filters and optimization functions
during image acquisition (e.g. sharpness
filter, image integration)
Saving of profiles for several camera settings
Integrated calibration management:
automatic storing of image calibration in the
database
WordReport Report generation using Microsoft Word
Automatic report generation using Microsoft
Word
Utilization of customized document
templates
Using images and field contents from the
database
Image output using standard magnification
and scale bar
Manual insertion of individual images directly
from the archive
Significant time savings by automation of
report generation
ProCollage Image table tool
Interactive or automatic generation of report
documents from images and texts in the
database
Utilization of document templates
Image output using standard magnification
and scale bar
Automatic adjustment of magnification value
when scaling images
Various annotation functions, using lines,
arrows, text
Digital detail zoom and image linking feature
Reversible scaling, moving, copying, rotating,
optimizing and clipping of images in the
document
Fast processing speed by using preview images
TWAIN interface
Direct image import on file level
Integrated powerful text editor, free formatting
of text, table function
Various smart data formats:
• Space-saving file format with links to the
original images
• Storage with embedded images using
selectable compression levels
• Freely distributable viewer application for
easy distribution of documents
• Distribution of files as executables (report
including viewer application)
• Export to PDF format
Direct sending of documents via e-mail from
ProCollage
Automated management of generated documents
using the archive module
COSS Visual comparison of live image with standard images
Interactive determination of characteristic
structure values by comparison of the live
image with standard images
Usage of standard comparison charts
Creation of customized comparison charts
Automatic adjustment of live image display
to ensure identical magnification levels

IMES Interactive measurement and annotation
Measuring of distances, freehand lines, parallel
lines, angles, circles and polygons
Line intercept measurement
Welding seam measurement
Coating thickness determination using the
dome grinding method
Documentation of measured values in the
image
Annotation with text and arrows
Interactive calibration for macro measurements
Automatic addition of measurement results
to the archive
Export of measurement results to Microsoft
Excel
ProHV Hardness testing system
Interactive measurement of hardness indents
displayed on the computer monitor
Several measurement methods according to
Vickers, Knoop, Brinell hardness
Optional display of results in Rockwell-C units
Management of testing procedures and measurement
results
Display of several hardness curves in one
chart
Automatic creation of hardness reports
containing charts, value table and all testing
conditions
Additional processing of measurement values
in Microsoft Excel
Automatic application of the border distance
from a digital micrometer (optional)
Video adaptations available for all common
hardness testing devices (optional)
PanoFocus Panorama image and depth of focus tool
Composition of panorama images from any
number of individual images
Blending techniques and reference point
methods
Automatic fine-positioning by the computer
Creation of images with extended depth of
focus by interactive combination of images
with different focal planes
Automatic angle change compensation for
stereo microscopes
Generation of 3D models using the data
collected with the focus module
Combination of panorama and focus modes
Application to images existing in the
database and to live images
Optional sizing and rotating of individual
images
Semi-automatic mode
Saving of the resulting image with
user-defined resolution
NetView a4i Docu in web browser applications
Read-only-access to the data in the archive
using a standard web browser from within an
intranet or the internet
Emulation of the well-proven user interface
of a4i Docu in the web browser window
Management of access permissions by the
network administrator of the user´s
organization
Different permissions for projects, images
and file download
Unlimited number of users
Efficient communication with users and
clients
Read access to records and files:
• Independent of time and place
• Download of image and document files
directly by the user
• No additional data management by the
user
View and download of the file at full
resolution or at reduced quality according to
the user's permissions
SQL-Master Support for database servers
New installation or conversion of an a4i
archive on a database server
Support for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle
Enterprise Server
FloatingLicense Software controlled license management
Individual release and dynamic assignment of
available software licenses in the network
Cost reduction by intelligent license management
aquinto, a4i, the aquinto logo und the a4i logo are trademarks of aquinto AG.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

aquinto a4i Docu
Digital image management and documentation
Applications for archiving and documentation
Simple stand-alone solutions
Inexpensive systems for multiple workstations
Fully networked laboratory with integration into intranet
and internet
Professional approach
Central management of image files and all project-related
data
Intuitive, easy-to-learn operation
Fast information exchange
Advantages
Documentation solution includes state-of-the-art analysis at
the touch of a button – a new product quality
Significant streamlining of workflows in testing laboratories
Quality control with well-founded certification for suppliers
and clients
Excel Technologies, Inc.
www.extec.com
Phone & Fax: P: (860) 741-3435
Phone & Fax: F: (860) 745-7212
E-Mail: xlinfo@extec.com
Internet: www.extec.com
99 Phoenix Avenue
Enfield, CT
06082
PO Box 1258
Enfield, CT
06083-1258