iQ-Analyzer

The iQ-Analyzer is no longer available for purchase as of January 15, 2021. We now offer the iQ-Analyzer-X, the next generation of image quality testing.

The iQ-Analyzer-X introduces the next generation of image quality evaluation. In this phase of the iQ-Analyzer evolution, we made the decision to completely overhaul the entire software and essentially rebuild from scratch using only C++. As a result, we have created an exceptionally modern and advanced software that is already proving to be a game changer in the field of image quality evaluation.

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Core functionality

Supported input

Live IP camera stream via RTSP
Grayscale and RGB
8 Bit and 16 Bit
TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, BMP, PNG
Live video and video files
RAW TIFF image files
RAW image files

General features

Support for numerous test charts
Extensive TXT and XML results
PDF and PNG reports
A sophisticated multilingual graphical user interface
Command-line interface
Highly configurable analysis
Batch processing

Measurement

Numerous fast measurements on still images or video streams
Contour plot, histogram, 2D-FFT, R/G B/G, SFR (single edge), Visual Noise, Derivative
Customized measurements possible on request

Video

Frame acquisition for further analysis
Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope and Histogram for live video
Live color analysis

Modules (optional)

OECF

Camera OECF according to ISO 14524
ISO Speed according to ISO 12232
Noise (fixed pattern, visual, total and temporal) according to ISO 15739
Dynamic Range according to ISO 15739
White balance accuracy

Color

Configurable white point and adaptation
Delta E according to CIE1976, CIE1994 and CIE2000
Delta L*, Delta C*, Delta h*
Assisted visual target-actual comparison
Possible customization of reference values

Flare

Calculate image flare according to upcoming ISO 18844
Supports TE281 with 17 measuring points
2D and 3D visualization of numerical results

Resolution

MTF on sinusoidal Siemens stars according to ISO 12233
SFR on slanted edges and bi-tonal Siemens stars
Power spectrum analysis of Dead Leaves and white noise targets
Kurtosis on white noise targets
Numerous linearization options
Optional shading and distortion corrections

Shading

Shading in f-stops, L* values, Y values
Color shading based on digital numbers G-B, G-R
Color shading based on chroma C*_a,b and Delta E_a,b values according to CIE 15
Visual Noise according to ISO 15739
Signal-to-Noise in dB
Numerous visualization options
Calculation of polynomial fit for shading compensation

Distortion

TV distortion according to EBU Tech. 3249
SMIA distortion
Lens geometric distortion (LGD) according to CPIQ
Chromatic aberration
Calculation of polynomial fit for distortion compensation
Numerous visualization options

Histogram

Channel-wise histogram
Defective pixels in pixels and clusters
Flexible threshold options for defective pixels
Pixel map for defective pixels

Module 42

One-shot image quality assessment based on the TE42 test chart
Assessment of following image quality parameters from a single image:
- camera OECF
- dynamic range
- resolution
- shading
- distortion
- lateral chromatic aberration
- color reproduction
- kurtosis

UTT

Image quality assessment for archiving (e.g. scanners)
Analysis of Universal Test Targets (UTT) available from DIN A4 to DIN A0
Compliant with Metamorfoze (Netherlands' national programme for the preservation of paper heritage)
Comprehensive and customizable specifications
Assessment of following image quality parameters from a single image:
- uniformity
- banding and registration
- distortion and deviations
- resolution (via SFR and visual structures)
- dynamic range and OECF
- noise
- color reproduction and registration