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VayTek offers Advanced Image Processing Systems, including both hardware and software for:

• Microscopy
• Industrial Inspection
• Medical Imaging
• Quality Control
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Deconvolution of Confocal Images
• 3D Volume Visualization and Measurement

VayTek, Inc.
505 N. 3rd St.
Suite 200
Fairfield, IA 52556

Tel 641-472-2227
Fax 641-472-8131
Email vaytek@vaytek.com

Raw Image  Deconvolved Image

In many cases, state-of-the-art deconvolution algorithms can equal or augment the capabilities of a scanning confocal microscope. This image of a computer chip was deconvolved using VayTek's MicroTome software.

The word "deconvolve" means to untangle or unwind. A deconvolution algorithm is a systematic procedure for removing noise or haze from an image. Digital Deconvolution, uses software to remove out-of-focus haze from microscope images. For many applications, the results are comparable to those produced by much more expensive scanning confocal microscopes. The digital deconvolution approach offers more flexibility and a wider range of applications.

Digital Deconvolution Microscopy consists of four separate steps:

• Data acquisition (see Data Acquisition Issues)
• Haze removal or deconvolution
• 2D image analysis
• 3D reconstruction (see VoxBlast)
• For more, fundamental information see our FAQ

VayTek provides a variety of software and hardware packages that address the issues for each step of the process.

MicroTome for Windows and MicroTome Power Mac, address each step separately and give the user the most power and the most flexibility in data acquisition, deconvolution and post-processing.

Proteus is the high-end, high-tolerance system incorporating the most accurate cameras, algorithms and electronics to produce highly detailed images. Because Proteus uses a cooled CCD camera it can capture images that are dimmer than those typically seen on a scanning confocal microscope.

Customers who purchase MicroTome often need additional programs and/or hardware for data acquisition, (see VolumeScan) and post-processing. VayTek also offers data acquisition packages and turnkey systems that include a computer, camera, frame-grabber board, stage stepper motor, and all the software necessary to control the hardware, deconvolve the images, and then process them.

Each of these products is described in detail. VayTek personnel are available for consultation on system integration and will work with you to retrofit your current system with VayTek's digital imaging technology.

Contact us at vaytek@vaytek.com or call 641-472-2227


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