Software performs calculations after the capturing of the images, and a new image with the full depth of focus is created
Kane Computing announces the release of a new version of DeltaPix's DpxView Pro software, which includes capability for extended focus and extended exposure.
The extended focus software works in the way that a number of images with different levels of focus are captured.
If for example the object of interest has a depth of 1mm and the depth of focus of the optics of the microscope or macro lens is 0.25mm, four images must be captured.
After capturing of the images, the extended focus calculation is activated, and a new image with the full depth of focus is calculated.
The software also compensates for change of the optical angle when the focus is changed in a stereo microscope.
The extended exposure works almost in the same way.
If the object of interest has points or areas which have differences in light level, which exceeds the dynamic range of the camera (or the eye), a number of images can be captured, each having different exposure or light level.
Afterwards these images are combined to form a single image, where all parts are correctly exposed.
As with the rest of the software, the intention is to make it easy and simple to use, without sacrificing the quality of the final images.
These new functions are an extension to the DpxView Pro and can be added separately or in combination.
In all, this gives three new software combinations: DpxView Pro EF (extended focus), DpxView Pro EE (extended exposure), and DpxView Pro EF EE (extended focus and exposure).
All versions need a dongle, except for the full DpxView Pro EF EE, which can also be used with a license key for a specific camera.
Extended focus and extended exposure for DPXView PRO software.
Kane Computing (KCL) has been providing image processing, DSP and high performance computing products for use in industry, education and research since 1987.
KCL started life as Sension Advanced Computing, designing, manufacturing and supplying parallel processing products based around the Inmos transputer.
In 1995 it became part of Kane International and subsequently changed its name to Kane Computing.
In October 2001 Kane Computing became an independent company.
KCL is a member of TI (Texas Instruments) third party network and is now regarded as the primary source of fully supported development tools for Texas Instruments series of DSPs in the United Kingdom.
KCL provides a whole range of products based around Texas Instrument's TMS320 range of DSPs.
This includes starter kits, development systems, application boards and emulators.
KCL has a policy of continual improvement and operates its business in accordance with the requirements of ISO9001:2000.
DeltaPix was established by Niels Munk and Steen Orsted in July 2001 with funding from the Danish venture company CAT (Center for Advanced Technology).
DeltaPix has developed a cost effective and competitive front edge digital camera for use on microscopes, the Infinity X camera.
This camera includes the state-of-the-art DeltaVu technology invented by DeltaPix, and DeltaPix's own comprehensive software package enabling the microscopes to catch, store, manipulate and analyse images from the camera.
To supplement this advanced camera, DeltaPix also has a number of standard cameras, DP200, DP252 and DP300, which offers complementing features and price levels to that of the Infinity X.
Common for all cameras, are ease-of-use, comfort and flexibility in daily operation assured through the use of standard C-mount interface for flexible attachment to the microscopes and standard USB2.0 high-speed interface to the attached computer for fast and reliable data communication.
Furthermore, operation of the product is either through an intuitive stand-alone user through the standard Twain driver or with the help of a comprehensive SDK.
DeltaPix are constantly improving the technology and the products to be able to continuously introduce new innovative products and services.
