Image Capture, Archiving & Reporting

Just need to take calibrated images, then MetPrep are able to offer
two great software versions from Soft Imaging Systems Ltd.
AnalySIS Five and a4i docu are both supported products from the
Olympus group of companies.

Digital Imaging.

analySIS Five. 

 

    The analySIS Five suite of programs offers a modular solution to all your laboratory requirements. All metallurgical reporting features are available through the software modules.
    Standard measurement and reporting are the entry level.

 

Database.

 

AnalySIS Five database

 

    Store all of your necessary images with reports & results sheets quickly and easily.
    The STAR structured database allows the complete management of projects, image files & results, including statistics.
    Preparation of images for backing up, or transferring data to other storage media is simple. The process includes CD verification.

Reporting.

 

AnalySIS Five Report Writer

 

    Report writing has been simplified to use a template based system, where image and database information are automatically placed into reports using Drag & Drop technology.
    Measurement results and graphs are treated in exactly the same manner.
    Areas of interest can be highlighted using the digital zoom feature.
    The report is also compatible with Microsoft Word.
    The emailing of images and results etc is also controlled with AnalySIS.

Cameras.

 

AnalySIS Five Camera Integration.

 

    The latest firewire technology is fully integrated with the software platform, which means that live images are shown in the program.
    Entry level cameras at 1024 x 768 pixel resolution upto 12.7 megapixel cameras are included in the range.
    Both CMOS and CCD and Peltier Cooled solutions are available.
    We are also able to integrate any video cameras that you may still wish to use.

Measurement.

 

AnalySIS Five Measurement.

 

    A full range of measurement features and tools are included with AnalySIS docu.
    They include point counts, line measurement, angles, object data is also included so that any 2D feature can be reported..
    Area percentage measurements of upto 6 phases on B&W and colour images is also included.
     

Multiple Image Alignment and Extended Focal Imaging.

 

AnalySIS Five mia & efi.

 

    Need to combine images, Analysis Five is able to combine individual images to create a larger mosiac or panorama.
    Images are easily stitched together in an X-Y orientation.
    Similarly a focus reconstruction is also possible in the Z direction.

The a4i portfolio consists of:

a4i docu.

 

 

a4i docu database and start

 

    a4i docu is the database engine that controls all of your image requirements. Live images are presented within the software, and directly captured using your specified file format into your database location, in a calibrated format.
    Need to compare images, a4i docu has a great image comparator enabling comparison of both live and stored
    images.

Image Source- control software for digital, analogue & firewire cameras.

 

 

a4i Image Source

 

  • Image acquisition from digital or analogue 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 (eg sharpness filter, image integration).
  • Saving of profiles for several camera settings.
  • Integrated calibration measurement: automatic storing of image calibration in the database

Word Report - report generation using Microsoft Word.

 

 

Report Generator

 

  • Automatic report generation using Microsoft Word.
  • Utilization of customized document templates.
  • Using images and field contents from the database.
  • Image output using standard magnification & scale bar.
  • Manual insertion of individual images directly from the archive.
  • Significant time savings by automation of report generation.

Procollage - Image Table Tool

 

 

Procollage

 

  • Interactive or automatic generation of report documents from images & texts in the database.
  • Utilization of document templates.
  • Image output using standard magnification & 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.
  • TWAIN interface.
  • Direct image import on file level.
 

Smart data formats

   
  • Space saving file formats with links to 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 formats
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    Email

       
  • Direct sending of documents via e-mail from Procollage.
  • COSS.

     

     

    Visual comparison of live images with standard images.

     

    • Interactive determination of characteristic structure values by comparison of the live image with standard images.
    • Use of standard comparison charts.
    • Creation of customized comparison charts.
    • Automatic adjustment of live image display to ensure identical magnification levels

    IMES - Interactive measurement & annotation.

     

     

    Measurement

     

    • Measuring of distances, freehand lines, parallel lines, angles, circles and polygons.
    • Line intercept measurement.
    • Weld 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 marco measurements.
    • Export of measurement results to Microsoft Excel.

    ProHV

     

     

    Pro HV 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 tables and all testing conditions.
    • Additional processing of measurement values in Microsoft Excel.
    • Automatic application of 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.
    • Combination of panorama and focus modes.
    • Apllication 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.
     

    Depth of Focus.

       
    • 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.

    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 organisation.
    • Different permissions for projects, images.
    • Unlimited number of users.
    • Efficient communication with the users and clients.
    • Read access to record and files:
      * Independent of time & place.
      * Download of image and document files directly by user.
      * No additional data management by the user.
    • View and download of the file at full resolution or at reduced quality according to users permissions.

    Floating Licence.

     

     

    Software controlled licence management.

     

    • Individual release and dynamic assignment of available software licences in th network.
    • Cost reductions by intelligent licence management.
    • Easy set up to allow all operators freedom to work at their own desks without the expense of individual licence costs.
    • The easy way to write reports at your own desk.

    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.

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