Basic Image Acquisition Software

For simple image acquisition tasks within life science research, Olympus has introduced two basic packages to its cell imaging software family. The cell^A provides an entry level package for this Windows-based family, whereas the cell^B incorporates all control and processing functions of the cell^A with further archiving and reporting functions. As cell family members, both packages are fully upgradeable to higher software versions. The cell^A is the basis of the family. This provides direct control of digital cameras and motorised microscopes with excellent image acquisition in all life science related applications. Its Multiple ViewPort Manager provides a well-structured, user-definable display for each image, as well as the ability to synchronise multiple images. cell^A also offers a large selection of import file formats and various image-annotation options.