A region of interest (often abbreviated ROI) are samples within a data set identified for a particular purpose.

For the purpose of a calibration, we are creating boundaries, so the system can focus on a particular area of the camera view.

Adjust camera dialog

See here how to handle the camera settings within VIOSO Core:

The main feature of this window is the camera view screen. The goal is to make sure that the image resembles reality as much as possible.

(The green bar at the bottom of the window is not a loading bar. It is a progress bar for the calibration as a whole)

It is important that the camera is placed in a way that allows it to capture all or most of your projection surface.

Tip: When possible, have your camera placed directly in front of your projection surface.

Select the type of video file your camera is recording. This depends on the camera you are using and your setup.

Camera options

If you would like to improve the quality of the picture on screen, click on the ‘Options’ button. A dialog with the settings of your camera will appear. You can modify the settings there until the image on screen is acceptable and as close to reality as possible. Try to change the parameters for exposure, brightness, etc.

Check all tabs to make sure that all of the automatic features of the camera are unmarked (OFF).

If you have a VIOSO Calibration kit (IDS camera), click here for a more detailed explanation.

Once you are satisfied with the result, click ‘Ok’.

Drawing a Region of interest (ROI)

Masking Tools

	Straight pen tool- Make straight lines to select your region of interest. Once you have selected the desired area, double click on the screen and this will snap your mask closed. Another way to do this is once you have three lines made, hold the ALT key and point your keyboard to the desired closing location. Close the gap and your mask will be closed.
	Free-hand draw tool- Allows you free range to draw the mask on your screen. Double click on screen near where you started drawing the mask and the trace will snap shut.
	Bucket tool- Mark the area outside your region of interest. Once you apply it, the area selected will show inverted colors.
	Erase/ Cross tool- Erase/undo the mask (will affect both the bucket tool selection and the drawn lines).
	Grid- Shows a grid on the screen to help you center your projection surface to the camera view.
	Circle grid- Displays a circle in the middle of the screen that will allow you to center your projection.

Region of interest mask

With the help of the masking tools, create a region of interest mask by selecting the desired scan area (your projection surface).

Once you have selected the area of your projection, take the bucket tool and use it OUTSIDE the region of interest.

The colors on the camera view will change to look something like this:

• Save mask button- Click here once you are satisfied with the mask you have created. It’s recommended to save your mask, especially if you have a fixed setup as you can load a mask instead of re-creating one. The mask will be saved as an image file.
• Load mask button- If  you already have mask saved, click here to upload your mask file.

Always verify that your mask fits your projection area. If the projectors or camera have been moved, the mask might not fit anymore.

When is this step important?

When you are working in less than perfect ambient conditions. For example: lights, reflections, or if there is something in the camera view that will disturb the scan. By masking the Region Of Interest (ROI), the scan will be more efficient and precise.

Make sure you select the area where you want to project–leaving disturbances outside the mask. This step is not an exercise in precision.

Example:

By excluding the spaces where we may have ambient disturbances that cannot be avoided (if you are able to move the source of light, we recommend doing so), it will make it easier for the system to concentrate on the area you want to focus (your projection surface).

Is it important to do this every time I do a calibration?

It is not crucial if there are no light disturbances and the ambient conditions are optimal, but it is recommended as the scan will be more effective and precise.

If you have a fixed setup, you should save the mask once you have created it. Doing this will save you time when creating a new calibration.

Click ‘Next’.

Region of interest mask video tutorial  (Example WIP)

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