Overview

eCognition Architect enables non-technical users to configure, calibrate and execute versatile image analysis workflows. Users can configure new workflows using a library of analysis actions (‘rules’) that are part of an eCognition application or created using Architect. The workflow is then calibrated for the particular image data set using simple graphic sliders or sample-based training. These calibrated applications can be saved and submitted for batch execution using the eCognition Server.

Key Features

Easy-to-use graphic representation of the analysis workflow
Solution Builder enables new workflows to be configured easily from components
Calibration of the application to the specific image analysis conditions is easy with simple graphical controls or sample-based training
Tailored views for managing data, executing applications and viewing results
Flexible multi-dimensional data import
Batch processing with the eCognition Server
Integrated multi-dimensional data import
Sophisticated 3D visualization of results
3D and time series data views.

Key Features - eCognition multi-dimensional image analysis software

Benefits

Supports a complete range of multi-dimensional image analysis applications
Analysis workflows are easy to use, even for users with little experience
Applications can be calibrated for specific image conditions without technical knowledge
New workflows can be rapidly configured from reusable building blocks
Supports fully automated and semi-automated workflows
Batch processing with the eCognition Server increases sample sizes and speeds up results.

Main window with solution and sample data

eCognition Architect Differences

eCognition Architect provides the following additional capabilities for end-users running multidimensional image analysis applications:

Flexible import of multi-dimensional image data
New connectors
Intuitive viewer for multi-dimensional data.

Flexible Import of Multi-Dimensional Image Data

DICOM support is provided for medical imaging formats and including common modalities such as CT, MRI and PET data. Metadata is extracted from the DICOM images and can be used to control the analysis process.

A powerful generic import tool is provided to enable the import of multi-dimensional image data from a sequence of files and folders in a range of common image formats.

A fully multi-dimensional data model supports 2D, 2D time series, 3D and 3D time series data.

Intuitive Viewer for Multi-Dimensional Data

An integrated viewer enables users to examine single or multiple Architect images side by side. Three different projections of the image can be displayed – XY, XZ, and ZY. View settings can be synchronized and objects picked from these displays. Time series data can be viewed in movie mode.

Sophisticated 3D Visualization

Each eCognition client incorporates a sophisticated 3D visualization environment. This provides an intuitive environment for reviewing results and developing new image analysis applications.

Visualization functionality includes surface rendering of classified objects, object selection, OpenGL hardware acceleration, rotation, class display and transparency selection.