Development of the "Image Processing Basic Blockset," a Simulink block product for simple image processing

What led to the introduction of the service?

The client was considering building a proprietary image processing system of their own using MATLAB® and Simulink®. However, developing a system based on MATLAB® code would have required a lot of person-hours to develop the recognition algorithm, which is a prerequisite for image processing, so they looked into ways to make it simpler.

Issues before introduction

In introducing the image processing system, the client was worried about reducing the development hours as much as possible while implementing the basic functions related to image processing.

Examples of use after introduction

We proposed the client to introduce a set of blocks that could be used in a block diagram using MATLAB® and Simulink®, instead of one based on MATLAB® code. Using that blockset, we developed applications that utilize images from in-vehicle cameras, an automated visual inspection system for factory production lines using image processing technology, and an object detection system for surveillance cameras.

Effectiveness and achieved results

The introduction of the Image Processing Basic Blockset has greatly reduced development costs. Through the Image Processing Toolbox, the client was able to create complex recognition algorithms quickly and intuitively by simply running process of the blockset. This made it easy for them to develop the system in-house.