Machine vision content collections: USB 3.0, medical imaging, and smart cameras

Often times when a number of articles are written on the same key industry topics on Vision Systems Design, we compile these and put them into downloadable digests. Three recent content collections that we’ve put together include articles on USB 3.0, medical imaging, and smart cameras.

The first and most recent of these digests, "Vision systems target scientific applications," is a collection of articles on medical and scientific imaging systems. In order to meet the demands of these systems, developers are using high-performance off-the-shelf cameras, processors, and robotic systems in these applications. Examples include the use of high dynamic range cameras for fluorescence microscopy, industrial robots with custom-built grippers for stem cell analysis, and portable devices for the development of imaging systems for the visually impaired.

View the scientific imaging digest here.

Another recent collection of editorial content on a hot button issue, "USB 3.0 Vision targets machine vision applications," takes a look at some trends and applications involving USB 3.0 cameras. With a maximum throughput of over 10 times than USB 2.0, the USB 3.0 Vision standard supports device discovery, device control, event handling, and streaming data mechanisms making it suitable for machine vision applications, the USB 3.0 Vision standard has already been endorsed by numerous camera manufacturers.

View the USB 3.0 digest here.

Published earlier this year was the digest "Getting smart about smart cameras," which focused on the increasing adoption of and applications involving smart cameras. By integrating lenses, sensors, processors, camera-to-computer interfaces, and imaging software; smart cameras can replace PC systems that rely on separate camera, frame grabber, PC, and software components. This digest contains articles that look at some current smart cameras and how they are used in applications, including the inspection of electrical tape to checking beverage containers.

View the smart cameras digest here.

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