Leica LAS ANALYSIS, LAS IMAGE, APPLICATION SUITE IMAGE User Manual

LAS Image Analysis

Automatic Analysis of Multiple Image Features

Meaningful Results

LAS Image Analysis is a sophisticated software module that automatically performs feature detection, measurement and the evaluation of multiple image features. In conjunction with the Leica digital camera and microscope control, LAS can be used in a diverse range of imaging fields. With it’s Sequence Panel, LAS Image Analysis guides you through the set up process to simplify the procedure of acquiring meaningful data and once established, these settings can be used repetitively for future analyses.

LAS provides you with all you need to acquire a high quality image of a specimen. Images can be acquired individually or by automatically scanning a specimen using the optional LAS MultiStep module. Images can then be processed by LAS Image Analysis to enhance the edges of features so that they are accurately measured. By simply using the thresholding functions, you can specify the minimum and maximum gray scale values or the hue saturation and intensity levels of a colour image to identify the required image detail, prior to measurement.

If some minor debris is still visible after thresholding, then binary processing may be employed to improve the image. A selection of binary processing operations are provided and these can be tested interactively to ensure that the image is optimised appropriately. Once you have selected a method that is suitable, the conditions can be stored for use with further images. LAS Image Analysis also provides manual ‘image editing’ for the occasions when a more hands on approach is preferable. This allows you to indicate regions suitable for analysis or to identify the features to be measured and remain in complete control of the specimen.

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