Connect with LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2; Complete imaging DLL to integrate bitonal, grayscale and color images into OS/2 applications.CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 1995--LEAD announced today the release of LEADTOOLS DLL (1) See data link layer. (2) (Dynamic Link Library) An executable program module in Windows that performs one or more functions at runtime. DLLs are not launched by the user; they are called for by an executable program or by other DLLs. for OS/2. Offering a complete imaging solution for easy compression, file format support, conversion and image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished , the new LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2 contains color, grayscale In computing, a grayscale or greyscale digital image is an image in which the value of each pixel is a single sample. Displayed images of this sort are typically composed of shades of gray, varying from black at the weakest intensity to white at the strongest, though in and bitonal technology for the most comprehensive solution available. The LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2, which is based on the company's now well-known proprietary implementation of compression technology, CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information (LEAD's bitmap format), features enhanced image processing features which results in a wider range of development opportunities for the imaging market. The CMP technology allows for better quality images, with smaller file size and faster decompression. "In the burgeoning market of 32-bit applications, we are extremely excited about the release of LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2, said Joe Polizzi, Developer Relationship Manager, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . "LEADTOOLS fills a niche in the OS/2 market and gives developers a comprehensive imaging and compression solution for their development efforts." "LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2 is a direct response to the requests of the market for an advanced 32-bit imaging and compression toolkit," said Rich Little, president at LEAD. "Coupled with the power of a 32-bit operating system and LEAD's mature code, LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2 gives developers an excellent environment to produce a comprehensive imaging application for their customers requirements." LEADTOOLS OS/2 is a Dynamic Link Library A set of program routines that can be called at runtime as needed. See DLL. dynamic link library - Dynamically Linked Library that supports OS/2 version 2.1+plus OS/2 Warp. LEADTOOLS can be used to enhance applications such as image databases, printing and drawing programs, video production systems, FAX systems, and systems for transmitting high quality images using phone lines and networks. LEADTOOLS OS/2 lets the user convert to and from a wide variety of image file formats Image file formats provide a standardized method of organizing and storing image data. This article deals with digital image formats used to store photographic and other image information. including OS/2's native BMP (1) (BitMaP) Also known as a "bump" file, it is the native, bitmapped graphics format in Windows. A BMP can be saved in several color options: 1-, 4-, 8- and 24-bit color provide 2, 16, 256 and 16,000,000 colors respectively. BMP files use the .BMP or . formats, copy and paste To copy files from one location to another or to copy text and images from one document to another. All modern operating systems and applications have a copy and paste capability that is typically selected from an Edit menu. See cut and paste and Win Copy between windows. with the clipboard and print. LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2 includes advanced image processing capabilities such as: rotate, flip, brightness, contrast, invert in·vert v. 1. To turn inside out or upside down. 2. To reverse the position, order, or condition of. 3. To subject to inversion. n. Something inverted. colors, change hue and saturation, sharpen or blur, posterize, mosaic, emboss, average filter, median filter, intensity detect, detect edges & lines, user defined spatial or binary filters, create an optimized, fixed or user-defined palette, zoom, paint effects and many other image processing functions. LEADTOOLS DLL for OS/2 other features include: - Video device support - LEADTOOLS contains the logic to support different modes - Compression and file format support - Environment integration - High-level and low-level functions - High-performance for hi color and true color - Extensive code examples - Complete documentation on-line for quick reference LEADTOOLS can be used as a Windows DLL (3.x, WIN32s, WIN95, NT) for Microsoft C compiler and Borland compilers and any language which supports the calling of a DLL. LEADTOOLS also supports VBX (Visual Basic EXtension) A component software technology from Microsoft that enabled a Visual Basic (Windows) program to add functionality by calling ready-made software modules. which can be used with Visual Basic or Visual C++ Custom Control and any language which supports a VBX, Paradox, or OS/2 C-Set. The toolkits start at $495 with no royalties or license fees required. (There are licensing fees associated with the LEADTOOLS Express versions.) The products are available directly from LEAD Technologies as well as through authorized distributors and resellers. LEAD Technologies, Inc. is an industry-leader in the field of compression, image compression and image processing technology, licensing technology to thousands of developers, software publishers and OEMs, including Corel Corporation for use in CorelDRAW products and Inset Systems for use in HiJaak. Other OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and clients include AT&T, Canon, Delrina, Intel, Kodak, Martin Marietta, Olympus, Prodigy, Reuters, Rockwell, Sharp Electronics, 3M, Upjohn and Xerox. LEAD's products include LEADVIEW 3 for Windows, an image management tool aimed at end-users. LEADTOOLS, a family of imaging software development toolkits and TripleSpace, a data compression technology aimed at OEMs. Founded in 1990, LEAD is the market leader and supplier of imaging and compression technology products. LEAD can be contacted for sales at 1-800-637-1844 -0- LEAD, LEADVIEW and LEADTOOLS are registered trademarks of LEAD Technologies, Inc. TripleSpace is a trademark of LEAD Technologies. OS/2 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks, trade names or service marks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: LEAD Technologies, Inc., Charlotte Deborah Bourgeois, 704/332-5532, ext. 1235 |
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