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Mobile Image Recognition

We develop customized image recognition solutions for mobile data capture. In many cases, data or measured variables are available visually and can be captured or measured by camera. By applying advanced technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), classic image processing, text recognition (OCR) or augmented reality (AR), we make visual data digitally usable to enhance your processes. In this way, we turn the smartphone camera into a mobile scanner and the smartphone into a mobile measuring instrument.


You can find our solutions for capturing energy and consumption data at »pixometer.io.


Utilizing Smartphones for Quality Assurance and Measurements

Data capture and inspection outside of automated production can benefit from mobile image recognition. It can be helpful in maintenance, for selected measurements in production, process and machine control, for efficient assistance of manual processes, process simplification and digitalization.


Camera-based data capture

  • Identification via barcodes, QR code, NFC, Bluetooth
  • Reading of meter displays, gauges and other measuring devices
  • OCR of IBAN, serial numbers etc.
  • Object detection, object identification
  • Document scan
  • Photo documentation

Camera-based measurements

  • Color measurement: color balance, hue, brightness, contrasts
  • Length, distance, area, size measurements
  • Texture analysis, structure analysis
  • Presence or absence control
  • Counting of objects
  • Feature extraction, identification, differentiation
  • Sensor fusion of camera and other sensors

Mobile data capture ecosystem

  • Efficient interaction through intuitive user interfaces
  • Data aggregation of image data, manual entries, time stamps, GPS, picture proof, user ID
  • Aggregation of data from various users in different locations
  • Assignment of acquisition tasks
  • Separation of data capture and data synchronization
  • Overview in dashboards and evaluation

Value for our clients

Deep knowledge of the possibilities (and limitations) of mobile image recognition.

Solutions that are tailored for your processes.

User interfaces that empower the user and support them in their tasks.

Offline-first: Processing and data storage on the mobile device. This allows for immediate user feedback and ensures reliable functionality not requiring network connection.

Our solutions support your data acquisition outside of automated production.

We consider the data acquisition process as a whole: the capture situation, the measurement object, algorithms, user interface, and the user.

How we work

Agile

We analyze and optimize your processes – preferably in agile projects. We approach the complete solution in manageable sprints. Each step is planned based on the knowledge of the previous step and with your involvement.

Tailored

We develop solutions for iOS and Android that for your processes.
This can result in a scan module for your existing app, or a data specialized capture app, or a full data capture solution including task delegation, data analysis, business logic and dashboards.

User-centered

We focus on user interaction and empowerment. The combination of image recognition with tailored user interfaces ensures the quality of the acquired data and efficiency of the acquisition process.

From the idea to the full solution

Concept

  • Feasibility studies
  • Analysis and evaluation of existing solutions
  • Technical feasibility
  • Assessment of legal and regulatory context

Prototype

  • Integration into existing processes
  • Usability
  • Collaboration in research and development projects
  • Patents and auditing

Solution

  • Customized solution
  • Connection to existing infrastructure
  • Operation of your own cloud
  • Data security
  • Documentations and tests

Projects

Products & selected projects

pixometer SDK: plugin for scanning meters

pixometer SDK: plugin for scanning meters

Chef

By integrating pixometer SDK
, your app will be able to read meters (power, gas, water, heat, operating hours) via smartphone camera. The technology is available as a software module for iOS and Android as well as Cordova, Titanium and Xamarin. Find more details in the
 

pixometer SDK brochure
 or contact us
.
Product video: MIA Meter Reader App

pixometer cloud solution for collecting meter readings

pixometer cloud solution for collecting meter readings

Chef

pixometer is the lean cloud solution (iOS, Android) for simplified collection, management, and billing of consumption data. It is an all-in-one software-as-a-service solution for utilities and meter reading services, energy managers, landlords and housing administrations.
Try pixometer for free
.

pixometer App Get it on Google Play

Aareal Meter for Housing Companies & utilities

Aareal Meter for Housing Companies & utilities

Chef


Aareal Meter is the new platform for meter reading for the energy and housing industry as well as caretakers and meter reading service providers commissioned by them. Aareal Meter consists of an order portal and a meter reading app.

Software development for a medical device

Software development for a medical device

Chef

ODI Medical
 develops a highly innovative tool for medical diagnosis — and we create the acquisition software and the backend for it. The development is set up such that it will stand in a later audit for approval for medical device.

pixiban: the IBAN scanner

pixiban: the IBAN scanner

Chef

pixiban scans IBANs via smartphone camera. No need to retype 20-30 digits or letters.

Just scan and paste.

pixiban App

Intensive care documentation

Intensive care documentation

Chef

In a joint project with the RWTH Aachen hospital and Philips Healthcare, we will develop an app for support and quality assurance in the intensive care documentation.This three-year project is funded in the programme Leitmarkt­wettbewerb.NRW Gesundheit.

Module for scanning manometer

Module for scanning manometer

Chef

Even mostly automated businesses, not every measuring point is digitalized – if it does not pay off. For a big player in the chemical industry, we have developed a scan module prototype for a more efficient collection and documentation of manometer readings.

Mobile warehouse management App

Mobile warehouse management App

Chef

Customers of aescoLOGIC use the m.o.p.s inventory management App developed by us for easily ordering medical supplies. They can scan QR codes or just take a picture of the product – either directly in their warehouse or conveniently wherever they go. Furthermore, aescoLOGIC employees use the app on mobile devices with integrated hardware scanners for keeping the warehouses of their clients stocked.

Scan 2 KEM – App for Energy Management

Scan 2 KEM – App for Energy Management

Chef

The new App Scan 2 KEM supports the municipal energy management of networks BW / EnBW: Meter readers of municipalities simply scan relevant meter readings monthly via app. Data collected this way is directly transferred to the municipal energy data system.

Trade Fair App<br />
»SOPHOS Interactive«

Trade Fair App
»SOPHOS Interactive«

Chef

Together with WAVELINE-MAR.COM, we created a multimedia app for the interactive trade fair presence of SOPHOS TECHNOLOGY. Visitors can watch product videos on a provided tablet. They select the product by pointing the tablet camera at the respective icon at the stand.

About us

We are a team of 15 experts: Skilled engineers and computer scientists, renowned business professionals and senior app and backend developers. We bring the necessary expertise for innovative, digital solutions – plus a lot of creativity and enthusiasm. We can live these out in a relaxed atmosphere on three floors in our office near Neumarkt in Cologne.

The photo top center shows a part of the pixolus team on an terrace of the Dorint Hotel in Cologne – with a spectacular view of Cologne Cathedral in the background – at the first pixolus User Day in November 2022.
The photo bellow center shows pixolus founder team. From left to right: Dipl.-Ing. Marco Lierfeld, Dr.-Ing. Steffen Kamp, Dr. Mark Asbach, Dr. Barbara Krausz, Dr. Stefan Krausz, Dr.-Ing. Markus Beermann.

References

StrabagaescoLOGICSOPHOSODI-MEDICAL
RheinEnergie AGStadtwerke MünchenGelsenwasserWestnetz
Netz HalleNetze BWStadtwerke Kaiserslauternyello kWhapp
Meine Süwag Kunden-App der Süwag EnergieAareal Meter by Aareal BankEnBW

Contact

pixolus GmbH
Große Brinkgasse 2b
D-50672 Köln
+49 221 949992-0

info@pixolus.de

Tel. +49 221 949992 0

pixolus GmbH
Eupener Straße 165
50933 Cologne, Germany

Tel. +49 221 949992 0