PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14 is here to optimize your workflow. This firmware update tackles core system processes and allows the user to adjust the logging level, resulting in a 15% boost in real-time performance stability for smoother, more predictable operation. 

Key Updates:

• Improved real-time performance
• More stable and predictable scanning performance
• Improved RGB data acquisition
• More granular data for internal diagnostics 

We Opened Your Options: You Control Your Logs

Eliminate performance bottlenecks and unlock peak efficiency with the PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14 firmware update. By introducing a number of tweaks and empowering users to selectively disable non-essential logging functions like temperature monitoring and diagnostic tracking, we’ve dramatically reduced data processing delays.

The result? Unwavering frame rates and lightning-fast responsiveness, crucial for high-speed industrial applications. Imagine a robotic pick-and-place system, or a conveyor-based inspection line, operating with unparalleled consistency. 

For instance, frame rates inconsistencies could hamper the tracking of fast-moving objects like timber logs. Now, with optimized data streams, AI-powered motion systems make faster, more accurate decisions. Minimize production delays and maximize throughput, PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14 delivers the precision your high-speed operations demand. 

15% More Stable Real-Time Processing: Direct Impact On Industries

Imagine the impact of consistent, high-speed data acquisition on automated assembly lines. In industries such as automotive manufacturing or electronics assembly, the reduced frame rate fluctuations mean fewer errors and increased throughput. Robotic pick-and-place systems, crucial for packaging and material handling, can now operate with greater reliability, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.

In the logistics sector, the ability to track and manage fast-moving objects with unwavering accuracy is equally critical. For instance, high-speed sorting systems in distribution centers, reliant on precise object recognition and tracking, benefit immensely from the stable data streams provided by PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14. 

This translates to faster package processing, reduced sorting errors, and ultimately, a more streamlined supply chain. Furthermore, the enhanced stability is vital for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) navigating dynamic warehouse environments. With more reliable data, AGVs can make faster, more accurate decisions, improving navigation and reducing the risk of collisions.

AI-Ready RGB Acquisition: More Accurate Colorful Point Clouds  

The integration of the RGB camera into our MotionCam-3D product line has expanded the capabilities of our 3D sensors, enabling new applications across industries like medical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and logistics. These sectors leverage the RGB data captured by our technology for their AI processing needs, benefiting from the high-accuracy point clouds our devices provide.

With Firmware 1.14, we’ve made significant enhancements to the RGB acquisition pipeline, improving speed and stability while offering users the option for higher resolution RGB 3D scans with minimal performance impact. This advancement is particularly beneficial for high-demand applications requiring sharper textures, such as text or QR code recognition. 

Furthermore, our new approach to RGB data acquisition eliminates previous limitations, ensuring that no black areas disrupt the accuracy of AI processing. After selecting a specific FoV (Field of View), users now get a texture from an image as sharp as 8 Mpix.

Additionally, the introduction of the 2D Region of Interest (ROI) feature allows for tailored data capture, optimizing efficiency by ensuring only relevant data is processed and transmitted. This ensures that our devices maintain unparalleled performance, adapting to the specific needs of diverse applications.

Insight-Driven Support: Faster Troubleshooting, Reduced Downtime

While you experience the streamlined performance of PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14, our support team gains a powerful advantage behind the scenes. The integrated sensor diagnostics, monitoring temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions, provide invaluable insights during troubleshooting. 

This means faster, more accurate diagnoses and reduced downtime. When you encounter a challenge, our support specialists can leverage this detailed internal data to pinpoint the root cause quickly, often eliminating the need for extensive on-site investigations. 

This leads to shorter response times, more effective solutions, and ultimately, a smoother, more productive experience. We’re not just improving your system’s performance; we’re empowering our support team to deliver a superior level of assistance. 

Orthogonal Camera Mode

This mode, referred to as “MarkerOrthoCamera,” reprojects 3D data, including the associated depth map. The reprojection simulates the data as if it were captured by an orthogonal (or telecentric) camera. This simulated camera is positioned perpendicular to a designated marker board within the scene.

A primary application of this mode is obtaining a depth map relative to the marker’s coordinate system (marker space). This representation can be particularly useful for distinguishing differences in z-height among various elements present in the scene.

Conceptually, unlike a standard perspective camera that captures a scene from a single viewpoint, the orthogonal camera mode represents the scene as if captured uniformly across a plane parallel to the marker board.

Simply put, you can imagine that instead of having a camera capturing the scene from one single point, the camera captures the scene as if it was a plane parallel to the scene.

Custom Camera Mode

We’re introducing a new “Custom Camera” mode, which reprojects the 3D data into the perspective of a custom external camera.This external camera can be, for instance, a high-quality color camera, a special multi-spectral camera, or an infrared camera.

This new mode can prove essential in a number of applications. Just imagine you need to handle hot metal parts and need to pick only the ones that have already cooled down. You can install an additional infrared camera to check for the metal temperature in a single setup. 

GUI Updates: Enhanced Coordinate Control & Visualization

• New Coordinate Setting: You’ll find a new scanning setting under “Coordinate Settings” called “Camera Space.” This gives you two options: “PrimaryCamera” and “ColorCamera.” This allows you to choose which camera’s coordinate system is used for the 3D data.

• Transformation Matrix Visibility: Now, you can easily view the transformation matrices directly within the visualization pane on the right side of PhoXi Control, or access them through the API. This provides greater transparency and control over your data.

• 3D Data Overlay: A new checkbox in the Visualization pane lets you overlay the valid 3D data directly onto the texture. This allows for quick visual verification of data accuracy and alignment.
• The Network Discovery view now includes a “Pin Device” feature, accessible via right-click.

Finally, we introduce enhanced device information in Network Discovery (including the FIle Cameras). Added a new “Configuration” field, detailing hardware specifications of the Photoneo devices running firmware 1.14. and higher.

You can now check:

• Laser Color (Red/Blue)
• Laser Class (LC2/LC3)
• Device model (Color/Alpha)
• Current Laser Interlock activation status. 
• Support for GigE-V

It is also reflected in pho::api::PhoXiDeviceInformation in PhoXi API, with the specifications stored in the Features attribute and verifiable via the CheckFeature() function.

Fast Forward

PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14 update provides notable improvements to system performance and support capabilities. For comprehensive technical information and implementation guidance, please refer to the official documentation. For detailed specifications, consult the PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14 technical documentation.