A vision system is a computer-based system designed to aid in a decision support role by making use of imaging techniques to solve problems. Versatile camera systems are able to help in numerous areas of industry, construction, security and rescue. A vision system makes use of complex algorithms to analyze an image and then assists the user in making a decision based on the output generated by the program.

The main vision systems applications developed by EVS are ForestWatch and CityWatch used for forest fire and urban fire detection respectively; these are being used extensively in the field and are tried and trusted.

Another application is in the timber industry for the analysis of logs. By using 3D laser profiling a computer works out the best way to cut the log so that the amount of timber obtained from any one log is maximized.

One type of vision system uses the principle of time-lapsed video. An example of this was for the construction of a new pier at Durban Harbour. A camera was placed to look at strategic points and the camera would track the construction. Foremen and executives could monitor the project progress of individual contractors.

Not all systems require a complex camera system to work. The sugar milling industry of South Africa uses a simple vision system to analyze the size of sugar crystals. A camera on the end of a microscope is used to capture images which are analyzed by a computer. The output is used in calibrating their equipment.

Opportunities to solve your problems using vision techniques are endless. Don't hesitate to contact us and find out just how we can help you.