Many image data like virtual slides come along with metadata, and in many cases the availability of specific metadata is crucial for the image analysis process.
 

Metadata

Many image formats include metadata or come with separate metadata files that provide additional information. Metadata usually depends on the image reader or camera and the original settings. Definiens Developer XD allows using this metadata information in your image analysis solution by providing them as variables.

Metadata can be defined via the Customized Import dialog box when batch importing large amounts of image data. This dialog box comprises a separate Metadata tab that enables the direct import of metadata into the projects to be created. Once a metadata conversion has been defined, values are directly accessible to be used in rule set development and for any image analysis.