Cell Counting       

The Cell Counting Tool allows you to identify and count cells (or blobs) based on a region of interest.  A blob is a isolated part of an image defined by a given threshold.  Blobs can be judged based on area, perimeter, shape, location, color intensity, width, height, etc.  Technically a blob is a point with extra data included that a typical point does not have.  Consequently, a set of blobs can be passed to other tools as a set of points, one point for each blob.  

Practical uses for Cell Counting

--Determine the location of a part for calibration or to decide the presence or absence of a part or parts.
--Ensure that a part is manufactured correctly by analyzing its size, shape, and morphological characteristics.
--Create a set of points for the purpose of analysis.

Select the Cell Counting Tool and a blue region of interest will appear on your image in the image viewer.  You can adjust the ROI Entity by right-clicking and making the necessary adjustments.  Right-click the Cell Counting button and edit box shown below will appear.  The Parameters tab allows you to modify the parameters used to analyze the blobs.



The Results tab will allow you to modify the attributes of the individual blobs and determine how the results will be displayed.



The Save Options tab allows you to select the variables you would like saved and displayed on the Image Characteristic Report. 



To view the Image Characteristic Report, select the Report button from the Run Toolbar.