Silver Spring, Maryland – January 30, 2006 - Media Cybernetics announces the release of Image-Pro Plus Version 6.0 scientific image processing and analysis software.  This major version release of Image-Pro Plus includes a number of new image analysis tools along with support for powerful Windows® XP x64 operating systems.

Support for Windows XP x64 and New File Formats  

Image-Pro Plus Version 6.0 supports the new, high-performance Windows XP x64 operating system from Microsoft.  The Windows XP x64 operating system is the latest in technical computing – supporting 128 GB of RAM and 16 terabytes of virtual memory address space.  Image-Pro Plus Version 6.0 also includes support for new file formats including read/write support for JPEG2000 and read support for EXIF JPEG files.

Streamlined Image Acquisition Tools

Accurate analysis must start with a quality image.  Image-Pro Plus Version 6.0 provides a streamlined acquisition interface that makes it simple to capture great images.  This new version release also includes a dynamic auto-range feature for optimized image views as well as user-defined live scaling for low-light acquisition. 

3D Imaging Functionality

Image-Pro Plus Version 6.0 provides sophisticated tools for exploring images in three dimensions.  The software includes voxel-based 3D filters for use with 3D volumetric, time-lapse and other 3D image sets.  A built-in OpenGL 3D viewer allows for interactive 3D volume rendering.

Enhanced Analysis Features

A number of advanced image analysis tools are included in Image-Pro Plus Version 6.0.  New analysis features include color management tools for achieving true color fidelity for your entire imaging system, the ability to classify over 100,000 objects per image frame, and tools to export data via DDE to statistical programs like Origin® and Microsoft® Excel. 

About Image-Pro Plus

Used by researchers worldwide, Image-Pro Plus combines the latest tools for scientific and industrial image analysis into one intuitive software package.  Reflecting over 20 years of development, evolution, and user feedback, Image-Pro Plus has the tools needed to easily capture, enhance, process, measure, and analyze images. 

About Media Cybernetics

Founded in 1981, Media Cybernetics develops image informatics solutions to automate research, development, and quality control processes in life science and industry. The company’s products simplify and enhance image-based data collection and analysis to increase the accuracy and productivity of its customers. Image-Pro Plus is the image analysis software used daily by thousands of researchers and engineers in medicine, science, and industry.