Computer aided techniques to support speckle laser experimental setup and online vision

Abstract

The use of dynamic speckle laser, also called biospeckle laser (BSL), presents a series of challenges to its adoption, as it is the case for its use in real time, and when ones desires to adjust the experimental setup. The technical analysis of the BSL adopted in real time has reduced spatial resolution of the captured image, while the adjustment of preparing an experiment still demands the trial of a specialist. In this work two approaches have been proposed to improve the efficiency of BSL real-time adjustments to support the experimental setup. The use of the method known as Motion History Image (MHI) was carry out over a series of BSL images. The MHI was the basis for the implementation of a graphical interface for real-time identification of areas of activity, and then delimiting the regions of interest. The results showed that the MHI was effective in the reproduction of the activities of speckle patterns in real time without reducing image resolution, and as an instrument for delimit of regions of activity, supporting the analyst in the choice of lighting adjustments and image assembling.