4. Vision tools

Vision tools use image processing algorithms [H 3 608] , [P 855] . These algorithms can be applied to two types of system:

1) programmable systems: programming in a computer language using function libraries; these systems require mastery of a development language, but can perform any function;

2) configurable systems: configuration and parameterization of treatment-specific tools via specialized software. These systems do not require in-depth computer knowledge, but are limited to the tools offered. Application development uses tools that are graphically superimposed on the image and associated with parameters to be set.

Generally speaking, application...