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.
305 West Lowe Ave.
Fairfield, IA
Tel 641-472-2227
Fax 641-472-8131
Email vaytek@vaytek.com

Sending Files

Evaluation, deconvolution and/or 3D reconstruction of selected data sets is a free service for our customers. With this service you can upload your image files or data sets and VayTek's technical staff will process them.

(The instructions below are for uploading only. For information on downloadable files, see our Free Demo website page.)

Uploading a file for evaluation:
After you have saved your image file or data set, you can upload it to our FTP site. The steps for using this service are as follows:

If possible, save your images in TIFF format. If you use the TIFF format, please send the images uncompressed.
Use a unique name for your files, observing the eight-maximum-characters naming convention with the name followed by a dot (period) and the three-character file format extension. For example, your file may be named something like "myneuron.tif" or "eggfocus.jpg".
Use the FTP sending instructions below
Enter the unique name for your file.
Send us an email message to vaytek@vaytek.com, noting that your file has been uploaded. We will retrieve the image or images promptly and process them.

Include the following in your email message:

Specify "Deconvolution" or "3D Reconstruction" or both
Include all relevant details about your data
Give us the time and date of your upload.
Tell us what you are trying to see.
Tell us what you are trying to accomplish.
Tell us the numerical aperture of the lens.
Tell us the emission wavelength of light.
Tell us the index of immersion oil.
Tell us the distance between slices (dz in microns).
Tell us the microns per pixel along the X and Y axes (dx and dy)
For 3D Reconstructions, tell us the distance between pixels in the XY plane (the calibrated distance between pixels in a captured image)
For 3D Reconstructions, tell us the image dimensions in pixels (for example: 512 x 512)

FTP Sending Instructions:

Anonymous FTP uploads have been discontinued due to hacker activity. Users who wish to upload files for evaluation, deconvolution and/or 3-D reconstruction must first obtain from VayTek the correct URL, a User ID and a password. For this access information, please call us at 641-472-2227, or email your request to us, or send your request by fax to 641-472-8131.

Once you have accessed the server, create a folder using your last name as a filename identifier.
Deposit your images in the folder you've created.
Send us an email message once the images have been sent. NOTE: In the email, tell us as much as you can about your data and what it is you are trying to see or to accomplish. See the list above.

Our email address is vaytek@vaytek.com. We will retrieve the images promptly and process them.

Please note: If you have any questions about these instructions, feel free to contact us for help at 641-472-2227 or at vaytek@vaytek.com. Thank you for your interest in VayTek systems and software.

FTP SHAREWARE: All about FTP

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. FTP is used to transfer (copy) files to and from your computer and another computer on the Internet. If you do not have an FTP software package installed, you will need to download a copy and install it.

There are different FTP software packages available for different types of computers. Here are some websites that allow you to download FTP software. Please note this is only a partial list, you may find other sources on the Net for FTP software:

For Windows:
- WS_FTP: http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WS_FTP/index.html
- CuteFTP: http://www.globalscape.com/
- FTPPro98: http://www.ftppro.com/
- FTP Voyger: http://www.ftpvoyager.com/
For Macintosh:
- Fetch: http://www.dartmouth.edu/pages/softdev/fetch.html

Web-based computer linkup tools allow VayTek's tech support to view the customer's screen, and if needed, reverse the link so the customer can view the tech support screen. Customer's must call VayTek first to set up the service. Call 641-472-2227.