A New System For Optomanual Semiautomatic Quantitative Image Analysis
H.P. Rohr · Proceedings annual meeting Electron Microscopy Society of America · 1977
Today, in image analysis the broadest possible rationalization and economization have become desirable. Basically, there are two approaches for image analysis: The image analysis through the so-called scanning methods which are usually performed without the human eye and the systems of optical semiautomatic analysis completely relying on the human eye. The new MOP AM 01 opto-manual system (fig.) represents one of the very promising approaches in this field. The instrument consists of an electronic counting and storing unit, which incorporates a microprocessor and a keyboard for choice of measuring parameters, well designed for easy use. Using the MOP AM 01 there are three possibilities of image analysis: the manual point counting, the opto-manual point counting and the measurement of absolute areas and/or length (size distribution analysis included). To determine a point density for the calculation of the corresponding volume density the intercepts lying within the structure are scanned with the light pen.