We now have for distribution a software version for Silicon Graphics Workstations (using SGI libraries) for 8-16 bit graytone, 24-bit RGB color (both as TIFF), and unlimited image sizes. Since differential hysteresis processing is very computer intensive, we are developing an option for networking several SGI workstation for image processing through distributed computing. A single SGI Indigo2 will need ca. 15 min. for a 8-16 bit 1Kx1K image, graytone or color. Smaller images require fractional time (256x256 24-bit Color Tiff less than a min.).

The software is described at: http://panda.uchc.edu/htklaus/DHP-Img.html; graytone applications are at: http://panda.uchc.edu/htklaus/Microsc-Img.html; 24-bit color application are at: http://panda.uchc.edu/htklaus/Color/Color-Intro.html.

If you like to use this software please use the form provided at http://panda.uchc.edu/htklaus/DHP-Img.html (if you do not have web access please let me know by return email). You will need a SGI workstation, you must work at an academic institution, and you will have to sign an University license for non-distribution and non-commercial use, because my University patented the technology. However, the processing results--I am sure--will be an adequate reimbursement for the licensing inconvenience.

Also, we are putting the software on the web for unrestricted interactive image processing (will be available in a few months).

Klaus-Ruediger Peters, Ph.D.
Peters@BSAC.UCHC.EDU