The road to CytoCamTools V4

Evaluation of V1 and V2.

The development of a reliable automatic analysis tool has proven to be a challenge.CCTools V1 was a first attempt, which provided a vessel detection algorithm which was based on the Frangi algorithm. It did not do a bad job, but this was to a large degree dependent on the proper setting of a parameter for each video, which did not, of course, fullfill the requirement of “fully automatic”. V1 could also be improved in terms of stability and usability.The batch analysis facility was very neat and proved to be a great productivity tool but it was certainly not bullet-proof.CCTools V2 offered a better stability of the software; there were no more crashes.V2 also featured a new visual style of the User Interface. However, the quality of the detection was disappointing. Too many vessels were not detected.It was decided to freeze the development and to rethink the road map.

First release of Analysis Manager V3

The current work is focused on development of a new Analysis Manager with a new detection algorithm combined with a batch analysis facility.
The batch facility (AM V3 R1) is expected for general availability at the of 2018. Selected users will be invited to participate in a Beta program in Q4 2018..

The Bed-side Manager.

This new application will provide the functionality to capture videos and quickly review all videos which have been made as part of the same Measurement (time point). It will be possible to interactively assign scores to each video, representing the condition of the microcirculation.

V4

V4 will be an evolution of V3 , maintaining the compatibility of the database.
It is being investigated how the Analysis functionality can be improved.