Embedded Vision Platform for a Wide Range of Industries

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

One of the main issues with capturing images from higher altitudes (e.g. aerial imaging) is the high likelihood of blurring. The Platform is well-equipped to handle this issue because it is capable of digital image stabilization in order to better capture information. For instance, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with the Platform can capture IR images of a farm field and then, based on a specific algorithm, determine the health of the agriculture (e.g. NDVI). This type of application allows the farmer to get information regarding areas of interest that require their attention, instead of expending far more time and effort actually looking for areas that need assistance. In the case of animals ruining crop yields, an image recognition algorithm can identify locations where animals are entering the field. This allows farmers to take preventative measures to ensure weak points such as holes in fencing or spots where birds frequent can be better protected.

Scientific Imaging

Similar image analysis can be applied in scientific imaging applications such as blood sample imaging. Instead of using rudimentary methods that involve someone counting each cell by hand, vision systems have been developed to process images and quantify cell counts automatically. Usually, this type of solution first requires capturing an image, then transferring the image to a specific computer with the appropriate software installed. This generally results in a convoluted system. However, the Ls Series can acquire a high fidelity image, use onboard denoising to increase clarity, analyze the image, and then quantify all the blood cells in the sample. Because the Platform is so flexible, it could even be adapted to better diagnose specific problems earlier in a patients history instead of relying on medical staff to detect everything themselves.

Summary

The applications that can benefit from the Ls Series Platform’s power and versatility range far beyond the few listed here. The main takeaway is that the Platform offers an array of potential use cases where application-specific vision software is needed alongside a camera system. Instead, the Platform offers a solution that meets those same requirements without all the overhead. For a versatile solution to several imaging applications, the Platform can image, analyze, and determine information based on custom software. This high level of synthesis between the different technologies enables users to remove unnecessary parts of their vision system and benefit from the new all-in-one package.

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