ORLEV Scientific Computing, LTD.
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Contents
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1 Introduction
2 Warnings
3 Features
4 IPS Demonstration Instructions (Installation, Execution and Evaluation)
5 Future Versions
6 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer


Introduction
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This is the README file for the IPS demonstration program. 

Read this file completely and follow the instructions for installation and
evaluation of this program. For more information on image processing and
the use of this program, please refer to the help file and included 
tutorial.

USE OF THIS PROGRAM IMPLIES THAT YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF LICENSE AND THAT 
YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

Introductory Special! One free software update with purchase of the 
complete IPS system. This offer valid for a limited time only.

Warnings
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This program is a SCIENTIFIC image processing program and, as such, does
NOT support color image processing. It is recommended that only 8-bit gray-
scale images be used for processing. Reading in 24-bit color images will
produce an image of only the red, green, or blue hues of that image
(choose in the format option in File/Open). If a 8-bit color image is 
opened, use the View/Palette/Convert to Gray option to change the image to 
gray-scale.

This demonstration program is a beta version. This means that some of the 
bugs have not been ironed out yet. We would appreciate your input if you 
find any unknown bugs. I will include any known bugs in future versions 
of the demo program.
The commercial version will be as bug-free as possible!

Features
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The program works with 256 x 256 images of 8 bit depth. Several images may 
be processed simultaneously. Any image file in standard TIFF, GIF, or 
Windows (BMP) format can be used as input. Arbitrary image formats are
also supported including interleave support. After processing, the results 
can also be stored in one of these formats. 
Practically, the whole set of operations enhancing the visual quality of 
images is realized in this program.
* The program can perform a wide variety of contrast enhancement 
  operations: negative, linear and logarithmic normalization, 
  equalization, thresholding, and conversion according to arbitrary 
  brightness conversion table (Look up table).
* Included are a large set of digital filters including: median, average, 
  digital spot filter, filter of overshoots within the window, and 
  thresholds and substitution criteria given by the user.
* Slide window operations are supported by several types of differential 
  filters including: 
  convolution by a 3x3 window, equalization, normalization, smoothing, 
  gradient analysis, and laplacian operations.
* Our comprehensive, object analysis functions include useful functions 
  such as: 
  connect objects, isolines and contour maps, morphology operations, and 
  statistical object analysis (nearest circle, nearest ellipse, 
  complexity factor, etc.)
Other operations include plotting and analyzing the image brightness 
profile along any straight line specified. Statistical analysis includes 
calculation of the histogram and histogram statistics. All operations can 
be carried out optionally for the whole image or over any arbitrary 
rectangular region of interest.


IPS Demonstration Instructions 
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Installation:
1) Copy the file IPSDEMO.ZIP to a new directory.
2) Unzip the file.
3) Read this file completely.
4) Add a Program Item in the program manager for the program called 
   IPSDEMO.EXE in the above mentioned directory. Make sure to set this
   directory as the Working Directory in the Program Item Properties.

Execution:
1) Run the demonstration program.
2) Open an image to process.
3) Perform the desired processing functions.
4) This demonstration version doesn't allow printing or saving of the 
   processed images. Some functions are only allowed to be performed a 
   single time (after they have been performed they are excluded from the
   menu). The complete version allows unlimited execution of all functions. 
   This IPS demonstration works on 256x256 images only, and 

Evaluation:
1) After the 30 day trial period, decide if you wish to purchase the 
   complete version of the IPS program. This purchase includes the latest
   version, a user manual, and a discount coupon for your next update.
2) Print the order form from the help file and send ORLEV your complete 
   address along with your payment. The program will be sent to you within 
   2 days of receipt of payment.
3) Dealer inquiries welcome.


Future Versions
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Future versions will include (possibly available at this time):
1) Annotation and text overlays.
2) Complete script file support for automated processing.
3) Arbitrary image size support.
4) Complete 24 bit image support.
5) Improved User Interface with complete object oriented approach.
6) New and improved filters and spatial operators.
7) User definable object recognition parameters.
8) More read/write file format capabilities. 
9) More elaborate transformation functions including Geometric 
   Transformations.


Limited Warranty and Evaluation Agreement
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THIS PROGRAM IS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE WHATSOEVER AS 
TO THE ACCURACY OF RESULTS, COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PROGRAMS, OR THE 
SUITABILITY OF THE PROGRAM FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. USE THIS PROGRAM AT 
YOUR OWN RISK! ORLEV SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING, LTD. <ORLEV>, THEIR DISTRIBUTORS, 
RETAILERS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES OR ANYBODY  ELSE OPERATING ON THEIR 
BEHALF, CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR 
MISUSE OF THIS PROGRAM. ORLEV DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO 
COMPUTER, FILES, OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT. IF THE PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE THE 
USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED  INCLUDING PAYING FOR 
REPAIRS, SERVICING AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ORLEV WILL 
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS 
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, ETC. CAUSED BY THE USE OR 
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SATISFIED HE MUST RETURN THE COMPLETE PACKAGE INCLUDING ALL PRINTED 
MATERIALS TO ORLEV IN RESALEABLE FORM TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND. IN NO CASE 
SHALL THIS REFUND BE MORE THAN THE ACTUAL PRICE PAID FOR THE PACKAGE AS 
APPEARING ON THE PURCHASERS INVOICE.
Furthermore:

1) This is a demonstration program only. This program is not free software 
   and not public domain software. Use of the program after a 30 day trial 
   period requires purchasing of the complete package from ORLEV.
2) It is forbidden to incorporate this program into any other commercial 
   package without ORLEV's written approval or to distribute it in 
   conjunction with any other commercial or non-commercial product without 
   a specific license from ORLEV.
3) Do not modify, decompile, disassemble, or change in any way or by any 
   form of reverse engineering.
4) It is permitted to distribute this demonstration program, but only as 
   the complete set of all files provided by ORLEV, including this 
   disclaimer, and it is forbidden to resell or charge for this 
   demonstration program or any part of it in any way.

USE OF THIS PROGRAM IMPLIES THAT YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF LICENSE AND THAT 
YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

