Image-Pro® Premier - I-cube Image Analysis and Processing
Image-Pro® Premier - I-cube Image Analysis and Processing
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INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS<strong>Image</strong>-Pro ®<strong>Premier</strong><strong>Image</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong>Starts Here
<strong>Image</strong><strong>Analysis</strong>Starts with<strong>Image</strong>-Pro ®Incorporating more than 25 years of user input, <strong>Image</strong>-Pro<strong>Premier</strong> provides intuitive tools that make it easy to capture,process, measure, analyze, <strong>and</strong> share your images <strong>and</strong>valuable data. Rely on our worldwide network of <strong>Image</strong>-Propartners, superb training tools, <strong>and</strong> technical support team tohelp you get started <strong>and</strong> keep your work moving forward. Try<strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> today <strong>and</strong> discover what makes <strong>Image</strong>-Profrom Media Cybernetics ® the leading image analysis software.Designed for applications requiring automated measurement <strong>and</strong> analysis tools:• Aerospace• Automotive Manufacturing• Ceramics• Coatings & Corrosion• Cosmetics• Failure <strong>Analysis</strong>• Forensics• Geology• Materials Science• Metallurgy• Pharmaceutical Development• Polymers• Quality Control & Assurance• Semiconductors• TextilesEasily Capture Single-Frame <strong>Image</strong>s& Time-Lapse ExperimentsSuccessful analysis begins with high-qualityimages. <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> supports anever-growing list of cameras to ensure asuperior capture experience.Live Extended Depth of Field –No Automation NeededfCapture beautifullyfocused images,regardless of depth.Fast Acquisition & Streaming to DiskAcquire rapid events or those that last forlonger periods of time. <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> isnot only able to utilize the memory (RAM)available on your computer, it can alsostream multi-gigabyte movies directly toyour hard drive.Overlay Previously Acquired <strong>Image</strong>s<strong>and</strong> Crosshair Grids on Top of YourLive <strong>Image</strong>sSee how objects have changed over time byoverlaying previously acquired images on top ofyour live preview image. Use the crosshair overlayto ensure that images are correctly aligned whilecapturing. Select from a range of patterns, colors,<strong>and</strong> sizes.www.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com
Process Process & & Analyze AnalyzeImplement sophisticated image processing <strong>and</strong> enhancementImplement functions sophisticated with two clicks image or less. <strong>Image</strong>-Pro processing <strong>Premier</strong> <strong>and</strong> enhancement makes it functions with twoclicks easy or less. to analyze <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>and</strong> reveal <strong>Premier</strong> important makes details it within easy your to analyze images. <strong>and</strong> reveal importantdetails within your images.Free OnlineTutorials <strong>and</strong>WebinarsAuto-Alignment & Extended Depth of FocusCorrect for microscope shift with post-acquisition autoalignmenttools. Extended Depth of Focus (EDF) creates afocused image from a series of images captured at differentz planes.Navigate & Edit Movies in Gallery ViewNavigate through time-lapse <strong>and</strong> image sequence fileswith the Gallery View tools.Correct for Noise &Enhance Detail with FiltersRemove background noise <strong>and</strong> reveal hidden details withan extensive set of image processing filters. Preview filterson your active image for instant results.Batch-Process Multiple <strong>Image</strong>sApply your image processing steps to all opened imagesor entire folders of images utilizing <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>’seasy-to-use Batch <strong>Processing</strong> tools.www.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com
Measure & QuantifyExtract quantifiable data from your images with a variety of measurement tools.Easily measure distances, regions, angles, <strong>and</strong> more.Free OnlineTutorials <strong>and</strong>WebinarsClassify MeasurementsUse different colors <strong>and</strong> names to classify<strong>and</strong> organize your measurements.Export Measurements to ExcelWith the click of a button, your measurement<strong>and</strong> data graphs can be exported to MicrosoftExcel for further analysis.Save Measurement OverlaysMeasurements are saved in your image’smeta data <strong>and</strong> are recalled the next timeyou open the image in <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>.Detect & Measure Distancesbetween EdgesThe Caliper/Line Profile tool automaticallydetects edges along a defined line.Measure distances between thesechanging intensity levels.Magnetic Snap MeasurementsDraw accurate line measurements every timewith the Snap Measurement tools. Simplydraw <strong>and</strong> the measurement will accuratelysnap along object edges.Particle TrackingManually or automatically followparticles as they move over time.Measure the velocity, distancetraveled, orientation of each track, <strong>and</strong>more. You can even track challengingobjects that fade out of view <strong>and</strong>move out of the image workspace.www.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com
Count & ClassifyCount <strong>and</strong> characterize objects using more than 50 manual <strong>and</strong> automatic measurementtools, including areas, perimeters, lengths, roundnesses, major <strong>and</strong> minor axes, angles,centroids, holes, <strong>and</strong> population densities.Free OnlineTutorials <strong>and</strong>WebinarsMeasure Distances between ObjectsMeasure one-to-one <strong>and</strong> one-to-manydistances between objects.Automatically Select &Classify ObjectsLocate <strong>and</strong> segment objects based on theircolor or intensity levels. Create new classesto further characterize <strong>and</strong> streamline datacollection <strong>and</strong> reporting.Segment Difficult Objects withSmart SegmentationUse Smart Segmentation to identify <strong>and</strong>segment challenging images with faintlycolored objects, textured objects, <strong>and</strong>uneven backgrounds.Analyze the SpatialDistribution of ObjectsUse the Voronoi Map feature to analyze <strong>and</strong>display the spatial distribution of objects.Sort Counted ObjectsCreate a new image displaying allcounted objects arranged by size.Measure Objectswithin ObjectsAnalyze parent/child relationshipswith tools that allow you toautomatically measure <strong>and</strong> groupobjects within objects.www.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com
Report & ShareNow that your analysis is complete,you need to be able to share yourfindings. With <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>,it’s easy to prepare your imagingresearch to share with others.Automate Your Imaging Processes<strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>’s automation tools not only save time by eliminating repetitivesteps, but more importantly, they minimize the chance of errors or inconsistencies.Annotate & Copy <strong>Image</strong>sAdd descriptive annotations to singleimages or within movie frames.Choose to save annotations asindependent overlays or as part ofthe image data. Create zoomed-incopies of your images <strong>and</strong>measurement overlays to usein print or web publications.Record Your WorkAutomate your imaging tasks withsimple macro recording tools. Play backmacros or combine multiple macros toensure accurate results every time.Graphical or Code-BasedMacro & App EditingMacros <strong>and</strong> apps are easy to edit with<strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>’s graphical drag<strong>and</strong>-dropediting interface. You can alsouse the code-based editing tools to test,edit, <strong>and</strong> debug your scripts.CreateDownloadCreate Reports in PDF,Microsoft ® Word ® ,PowerPoint ® & Excel ®Sharing your images <strong>and</strong> data issimple with easy-to-use reporttemplates. Export images, graphs, <strong>and</strong>measurements to Excel. Send singleimages or groups of images directly toPowerPoint slides.Document Your StepsUsing the Audit TrailSave <strong>and</strong> document your imageprocesses with the Audit Trail.Document entire sessions as well assteps performed on specific images.Export your audit trail as an XML file orto Microsoft Excel.ShareCreate, Download &Share Custom Apps<strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>’s custom appsallow you to easily design step-by-stepworkflows that walk you through yourimage analysis processes. Downloadapps from Media Cybernetics’ SolutionsZone website or choose to develop <strong>and</strong>package your own apps to sharewith colleagues.FREE Video Tutorialswww.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com
<strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> FeaturesCapture•••••••Single-frame & movie acquisitionStreaming to diskInstant acquisitionCrosshair grid overlayLive image comparisonLive tiling & Live EDF acquisitionTWAIN acquisitionProcess & Analyze•••••••••••••••••••Post-acquisition alignment & EDFPost-acquisition tiling<strong>Image</strong> overlay & comparison toolsFast Fourier TransformFrame averagingColor compositePseudocolor<strong>Image</strong> mathFilters – enhancement, edge, large,morphological, 3DBinary maskSequence/movie editingBitmap analysisHigh-dynamic-range processingOverlay Features ManagerBackground subtraction/correctionAuto trace <strong>and</strong> magic w<strong>and</strong>ROI inverse (donut ROI)Batch-process folders of imagesGrid toolMeasure & Quantify•••••••••••Advanced line profile analysisManual measurementsMeasure live imagesSnap-to-edge measurementsBest-fit measurementsTrack moving objectsTrack merging & fading objectsMeasure intensity over timeAuto calibrationCollect data from multiple images& image framesManually tag objectsCount & Classify•••••••••••Automatically find, count &measure objectsClassify objectsSmart SegmentationSort objectsAutomatic object splittingParent/child analysisPercent area analysisCount objects on multi-frame imageMeasure distances betweencounted objectsMeasure distance of objects fromreference objectCreate Voronoi map to measureneighboring objectsAutomate Imaging Tasks••••Automate tasks with recorded macrosMacro programming for moreadvanced usersMacro packaging for easy sharingCustom application builderReport & Share••••••View••••••AnnotateQuick save for publication & analysisExport to Excel, PowerPoint & WordCreate automatic reports (including PDF)Create snapshot of zoomed imageCreate snapshot with overlaysSurface plot view & movie creatorGallery viewLock & zoom multiple imagesFull-screen mode3D viewer & movie creatorSlicer viewSupported File FormatsDescription Extension Read WriteTIFF *.tif, *.tiff • •JPEG *.jpeg, *.jpg • •JPEG 2000 *.jp2, *.jpf • •Microsoft Windows bitmap *.bmp • •PNG file *.png • •Raw binary data file *.raw •Flat file *.flf •Flex. <strong>Image</strong> Transport System *.fts, *.fit, *.fits • •OME-TIFF *.tiff •Media Cybernetics <strong>Image</strong>-Pro sequence *.seq • •AVI movie file *.avi • •Microsoft Windows Media Video *.wmv •StreamPix sequence *.seq •Description Extension Read WriteApplied Precision ® DeltaVision ® *.dv •<strong>Image</strong> Cytometry *.ics •Media Cybernetics <strong>Image</strong>-Pro Plus set *.ips •Media Cybernetics set *.mcs • •Media Cybernetics AutoQuant ® *.deb •Micro-Manager *.metadatatext •Olympus ® FluoView ® FV1000 *.oif, *.oib •Molecular Devices ® MetaMorph ® *.nd, *.stk •Nikon ® NIS-Elements *.nd2 •Carl Zeiss ® *.lsm, *.zvi •Leica ® *.lei, *.lif •Aperio ® *.svs •BigTIFF *.btf •PerkinElmer ® *.tim •www.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com
Exceptional Service & SupportTrainingOur image analysis training courses provide valuable informationyou can apply towards your imaging work. Whether you arenew to imaging or are a more experienced imaging professional,our courses are designed to help you make optimum use of thelatest imaging software techniques.Technical SupportReceive installation <strong>and</strong> configuration troubleshootingfrom our technical support engineers via phone oremail. Purchase an <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> MaintenanceAgreement to receive a full year of technical support<strong>and</strong> software updates.Get Started with Free Video TutorialsAs an <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> user, you’ll have access to a growinglibrary of free 3- to 5-minute video tutorials. Learn timesavingtips <strong>and</strong> familiarize yourself with the wide range of analysistools available to you – without ever having to leave yourcomputer.<strong>Image</strong>-Pro Users Email ListWhen you choose <strong>Image</strong>-Pro software, you instantly joina community of image analysis professionals. Join the free<strong>Image</strong>-Pro users email list to ask questions <strong>and</strong> learn fromother users.Share Tools on the User-ContributedSolutions Zone WebsiteExplore our Solutions Zone website to find a wealth of usefulinformation about <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong>. The Solutions Zone isan easily searchable online database of macros, device drivers,plug-in modules, application programs, <strong>and</strong> developmentconsultants that support <strong>Image</strong>-Pro <strong>Premier</strong> <strong>and</strong> other MediaCybernetics software programs.System RequirementsSupported Operating Systems:Microsoft Windows XP ® SP 3 <strong>and</strong> later – 32 bitMicrosoft Windows ® 7 Professional <strong>and</strong> Ultimate – 32 <strong>and</strong> 64 bitMinimum Requirements:• Dual-core processor• 4 GB RAM• 5 GB of available hard-disk space• 1,024x768 display with 32-bit video card• DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive• Full Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 (automatically installedby application)• USB port required for hard licenses <strong>and</strong> offline license activation• Internet connection required for online servicesRecommended Requirements:• Four-or-more-core processor• 64-bit operating system• 16 GB RAM or more• 20 GB or more of available hard-disk space• 1,280x800 display with 1 GB video card• DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive• Full Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 (automatically installed byapplication)• USB port required for hard licenses <strong>and</strong> offline license activation• Internet connection required for online servicesSpecifications are subject to change. Please contact Media Cybernetics or yourlocal reseller for the latest features.FREE Video TutorialsDISTRIBUTED BY: ICUBEGlen Burnie, MD 21061 USAPh 4109875555 Fx 4109871188www.i<strong>cube</strong>inc.com | info@i<strong>cube</strong>inc.comCopyright © 2012 Media Cybernetics, Inc. All rights reserved. Media Cybernetics,the Media Cybernetics logo, AutoQuant, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Image</strong>-Pro are registered trademarksof Media Cybernetics. Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Windows, Windows XP, <strong>and</strong>Word are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States <strong>and</strong>other countries. All other br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> product names are the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners <strong>and</strong> manufacturers.
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