What's new in Aurora Imaging Library 11

Aurora Imaging Library 11 includes new functionalities, performance optimizations, and general improvements, such as:

The ability to work with side-by-side installations of version 10.7 and version 11 on the same computer.
Introduction of Aurora Imaging Object Library, an object-oriented API available in C++, C#, and Python. This first phase includes a basic subset of modules, with more modules available in future releases.
Introducing multi-band image buffer support, which is particularly useful for deep learning classification and segmentation. [Image: whatsnew_multiband_buffers.png]
An overall product rebranding consistent with Zebra machine vision products.
A code conversion utility, sourceconverter, that upgrades your code to reflect the rebranding and automates the transition from version 10.7 to version 11. See Converting your source code.
New examples and many more additions and improvements to discover.

Within specific modules, added and improved functionality includes:

Magm (Advanced Geometric Matcher):
- Support for model extraction from a rotated image region.
- For single-definition models:
  - Pyramid calculation support to decrease search time.
  - Polarity support to help filter unwanted occurrences. [Image: whatsnew_agm.png]
Mcal (calibration):
- 3D robotics calibration with the Zhang model and specifying a pose when copying results.
Mdlocr (Deep Learning OCR):
- Enhanced accuracy with our new fine-tuning feature, allowing you to adjust the reading context for improved results.
- Introducing a new model that balances accuracy and speed, supports applications with highly variable character heights, and also offers fine-tuning. [Image: whatsnew_finetuning.png]
Mim (image processing):
- Unwarping an image along a path, creating a Gabor filter and its Hilbert transform, and performing morphological transformations using a circular shape. [Image: whatsnew_mimunwarpalongpath.png]
M3ddisp and M3dgra (3D display and 3D graphics):
- Picking 3D graphics in a rectangular region, picking a face from a 3D box, interactive editing of plane graphics, and using a 2D graphics list as a heads-up display (HUD) in a 3D display.
M3dmod (3D model finder):
- An additional new mode for featureless planar object detection, support for determining optimum grip regions, and weighted model point assignments for identifying prime occurrences. [Image: whatsnew_3dmod_planar_object.png]
M3dmeas (3D measurement):
- Support for ridge transitions, pair marking of transitions, and projection angle.

Aurora Imaging Library updates, such as new or modified systems, drivers, features, tools, and add-ons, are available for download. Be sure to check for these, as they can expand the library's capabilities, and improve the development and execution of your applications.

Note: The Aurora Imaging Library release notes, accessible from Aurora Imaging Control Center and/or the Zebra Aurora Imaging Library product support webpages (for example, zebra.com/ail-info), can provide additional documentation, such as new or modified features, systems, and products.