Software speeds machine vision with advanced algorithms.April 8, 2005 - Vision 7.1 Development Module provides vision tools for engineers and scientists using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C/C++, or Visual Basic to create vision applications that inspect, align, identify, and measure objects. Users can access algorithms such as geometric matching, object classification, OCR, and 2D bar code readers to locate, sort, and track objects, even under poor imaging conditions. Vision Assistant lets users prototype applications before writing code.
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National Instruments Corp.
11500 North Mopac Expwy.
Austin, TX, 78759-3504
USA
National Instruments Software Speeds Machine Vision with Advanced Algorithms
Vision 7.1 Development Module Features Tools for Geometric Matching, Object Classification and 2D Bar Codes
AUSTIN, Texas - Jan. 25,2005 - National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the NI Vision 7.1 Development Module, which features hundreds of vision tools for engineers and scientists using NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C/C++ or Visual Basic to create powerful vision applications that inspect, align, identify and measure objects. With the software, engineers and scientists can access new algorithms such as geometric matching, object classification, optical character recognition (OCR) and 2D bar code readers to quickly locate, sort and track objects even under poor imaging conditions.
With geometric matching, engineers and scientists now can locate objects that are best described by edges and shapes rather than textures and shades, even when under poor lighting conditions or partially obstructed. Geometric matching also is effective at locating objects that appear to change scale. This occurs in applications such as robotic guidance and product assembly where the distance between the camera and object varies.
The Vision 7.1 Development Module also includes a suite of tools for part identification, tracking and sorting. With trainable OCR tools as well as Data Matrix and PDF 417 code readers, engineers can identify and track parts by reading information applied through ink jets, thermal transfer, laser etching or dot peen. In addition, the software features a specialized object classification tool for sorting products at high speeds or for cataloging defects such as scratches, dents and markings.
For creating applications, the Vision 7.1 Development Module includes NI Vision Assistant, which gives engineers and scientists the ability to prototype their applications before writing any code. Once they develop and benchmark a working script, Vision Assistant automatically converts the script to LabVIEW diag-ams or ready-to-run NI LabWindows/CVI, C/C++ or Visual Basic code. Engineers and scientists can run the cede by itself or add it into a larger machine vision, industrial control or data acquisition application.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (www.ni.com) is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation - a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists in industry, government and academia approach measurement and automation. Leveraging the PC and its related technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs through easy-to-integrate software, such as the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment, and modular hardware, such as PXI modules for data acquisition, instrument control and machine vision. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 3,100 employees and direct operations in 41 countries. In 2003, the company sold products to more than 25,000 companies in 90 countries. For the past five years, FORTUNE magazine named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America.
Readers may obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, by sending e-mail to nati@ni.com or by visiting www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
NI Vision 7.1 Development Module Priced from $2,595
Web: www.ni.com/vision
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