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Media Cybernetics Announces Acquisition of AutoQuant Assets

Silver Spring, Maryland – May 1, 2006 - Media Cybernetics Inc., the leading scientific image analysis software provider is pleased to announce their acquisition of the assets of AutoQuant of Troy, NY. AutoQuant specializes in image restoration, visualization, and analysis software products for life science microscopy. The company’s deconvolution algorithms have become the industry standard for quantitative microscopy.

"We've enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with AutoQuant, incorporating their excellent product line and technology into our products. Their imaging software solutions and strong intellectual property are a perfect complement to our product line," said Doug Paxson, President of Media Cybernetics.

Tim Holmes, Founder and CEO of AutoQuant, stated "The acquisition by Media Cybernetics will help to extend our ground-breaking deconvolution technology much farther into the life science microscopy market.

" The AutoQuant software product line will continue to be available via authorized reseller channels worldwide. Media Cybernetics will provide all existing AutoQuant software customers with ongoing support, maintenance and further development of the AutoQuant product line.

About Media Cybernetics
Founded in 1981, Media Cybernetics develops image informatics solutions to automate research, development, and quality control processes in life science and industry. The company’s products simplify and enhance image-based data collection and analysis to increase the accuracy and productivity of its customers. For more information about Media Cybernetics, visit www.mediacy.com.

About AutoQuant
Bringing the best in deconvolution, visualization and analysis software to life science microscopists since 1994, AutoQuant has earned its place as the leader for quantitative microscopy solutions. Offering everything from basic 2D deconvolution to live-cell 3D blind deconvolution, visualization and analysis, AutoQuant supports every level of need for life science microscopy.  


 

AutoQuant releases new product line: AutoQuant X

 

April 15, 2005

 

The latest product release from AutoQuant Imaging, AutoQuant X represents a whole new brand of products, and version X1 is scheduled for market release on April 15, 2005.

 

AutoQuant X is the culmination of more than two years of dedicated research and development efforts.  It is a very robust software package that now natively supports multi-dimensional data and includes multi-processing, multi-viewing, and multi-threading capabilities.  Hence, time-series data can be deconvolved in a single step with AutoDeblur®, and 5D data is easily viewed in the new and improved version of AutoVisualize®.

 

AutoQuant X has a redesigned GUI that offers the user a more organized and functional workspace.  It includes the following key features:

 

  • Data Manager - easily supports multiple dataset management
  • Image Display Window - centered for easy dataset viewing
  • Dialog Boxes - main functional work areas
  • Status Display Window - displays status of all active processes
  • Customized Tool Bar - for user preference

All of the above regions are dockable to the left, right or bottom of the screen to maximize image display viewing.

 

Based on the Windows platform and .NET, AutoQuant X provides the most advanced platform for processing multiDimensional data to meet the market needs today and into the future.

 


 

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. awarded Phase II SBIR Grant for 2D Deconvolution

 

December 3, 2004

 

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. has been awarded a Phase II SBIR Grant for its advances in 2D Deconvolution technology. Deconvolution is a method of image restoration in which haze and blur are “cleared up” from images by reassigning out-of-focus light back to its original location.  

 

Phase II of this grant involves creating a commercial software application which applies the technology produced in Phase I. This technology extracts all necessary image information from the image itself, saving the user valuable time usually spent entering parameters for the image and microscope.

 

Being awarded Phase II confirms the success of the initial research in this field, and helps to solidify AutoQuant’s role as an innovator in deconvolution technology.

 


 

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. awarded Phase I SBIR Grant for FRET

November 15, 2004

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. was recently awarded a Phase I SBIR Grant for Fluoresence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) research.  FRET is the study of protein-to-protein interactions by observing the direct transfer of energy from one protein molecule to another. Current optical microscopes have a resolution limit of 200 nanometers.  The FRET technique allows biologists to realize a resolution of 3 to 7 nanometers.  The dramatic increase in resolution helps biologists understand the functions of molecules by visualizing their trafficking and signaling pathways. 

 

The SBIR grant will fund research for a better method of identifying and analyzing the occurrence of FRET. Current algorithms employ simultaneous equations, which lead to less accurate results. The goal of the research is to develop a prototype software application that utilizes Maximum Likelihood Estimation, eliminating the need for simultaneous equations, from which more accurate, solid results can be attained.

 

This grant continues AutoQuant’s strong record of winning research grants, maintaining its lead in image processing for life-science microscopy.

 


 

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. Releases Version 9.3.4 of AutoDeblur/AutoVisualize Image Processing Suite

November 1st, 2004

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. released Version 9.3.4 of their AutoDeblur/AutoVisualize image processing suite. 

The new version includes powerful plug-ins such as object counting and tracking, colocalization, and channel-to-channel alignment.  View a detailed list of the new features at the Products and Features page.


AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. Releases Version 9.2 of AutoDeblur/AutoVisualize Image Processing Suite

November 6th, 2003

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. has released Version 9.2 of their AutoDeblur/AutoVisualize image processing suite.

Most notably, there are two new advanced development modules for image analysis: FRET and Ratiometrics. Researchers doing high-end protein-protein interaction and calcium and pH concentration research will find these modules indispensable in image analysis.

Gold's Method has been added to AutoQuant’s repertoire of deconvolution algorithms. They now offer all of the most popular algorithms. Gold's Method provides accurate results with very fast processing times. Also, there are calculators to help determine image spacings the level of spherical aberration present in the dataset.

Finally, new display options have been added to the Time-Series Movie Maker to enhance movie making capabilities.


AutoQuant Imaging Releases Version 9.1.0 of AutoDeblur/AutoVisualize

June 18th, 2003

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. has released Version 9.1.0 of their AutoDeblur/AutoVisualize image-processing suite.

New deconvolution features include Spherical Aberration detection and correction, 2D DIC restoration and TIRF applications as well as multi-channel compositing. Overall performance has been enhanced on all algorithms, bringing new speed as well as improved results.

Isosurface and Height Map options have been added to the 3D-Viewer which now includes advanced hardware rendering for faster and smoother rotations. Also, a Slice Synchronizer, which allows for simultaneous scrolling of datasets, and time-series movie making capabilities are now available.

Last, an AutoUpdate feature has been added, which will, on a scheduled basis, check the internet for automatic updates to the software based on a hardware dongle registry.


AutoQuant Imaging Awarded over $3 Million in new SBIR Grants

Watervliet, NY - AutoQuant Imaging, Inc. announces that it has been awarded two Phase I and three Phase II SBIR awards by the NIH for a total of over $3 million. The new grants will be used to develop software that will increase the resolution of optical microscopes, improve retinal imaging, and automate analysis of tissue cultures. These new grants underline the company's dedication to cutting edge research and product development for its customers. So far, AutoQuant Imaging has been awarded a total of nine Phase I and six Phase II grants in its successful R&D history since its start in 1994.

AutoQuant Imaging, Inc., a privately held business, develops the world's most advanced software for deconvolution and visualization of 3D light and electron microscope images. AutoQuant Imaging's products are sold through the largest international distribution network in the industry. The company will be adding to its professional staff to assist in performing the funded research.  



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