http://www.definiens.com Definiens is the No. 1 Enterprise Image Intelligence company. We support customers in automated image analysis and image interpretation on every scale, from microscopic cell structures to satellite images. en-en Copyright 1994-2007 Definiens AG. All rights reserved. definiens.com definiens.com 5 http://www.definiens.com/proimages/logo.gif http://www.definiens.com Understanding Images: Definiens is the No. 1 Enterprise Image Intelligence company. We support customers in automated image analysis and image interpretation on every scale, from microscopic cell structures to satellite images. http://www.definiens.com/overview_39_1_0.html http://www.definiens.com/overview_39_1_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens was founded in 1994 by Professor Gerd Binnig, the 1986 Physics Nobel Laureate. Today, customers around the world use Definiens' technology to maximize the value of images and thereby enabling better decisions. http://www.definiens.com/company_40_1_3.html http://www.definiens.com/company_40_1_3.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The members of the Board: Prof. Owe Bicker MD PhD, Prof. Dr. Gerd Binnig, Christian Claussen, Roland Dennert, Werner Dreesbach, Stefan Fischer http://www.definiens.com/directors_1_1_3.html http://www.definiens.com/directors_1_1_3.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The Definiens management team: Thomas P. Heydler - Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dr. Gerd Binnig - Founder and Head of Research, Peter Rau - Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Wolfgang Rencken - Executive Vice President, Technology and Products, David Bennett - Vice President, Global Field Operations, Rene Hermes - Vice President, Marketing, Joel Campbell - Vice President and General Manager of the Americas, David Fullerton - Vice President Professional Services http://www.definiens.com/management_2_1_3.html http://www.definiens.com/management_2_1_3.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The Definiens investors are TVM Capital and Cipio Partners http://www.definiens.com/investors_3_1_3.html http://www.definiens.com/investors_3_1_3.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Cognition Network Technology: Definiens revolutionary, patented Definiens Cognition Network Technology is the basis of the companys world leadership of the field of digital image analysis. http://www.definiens.com/technology_41_1_4.html http://www.definiens.com/technology_41_1_4.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Join Definiens: Definiens is growing! We're always looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals with experience in Enterprise Image Intelligence, life sciences, geospatial intelligence, and IT. http://www.definiens.com/careers_42_1_5.html http://www.definiens.com/careers_42_1_5.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Contact Definiens at our worldwide locations http://www.definiens.com/contact-us_43_1_6.html http://www.definiens.com/contact-us_43_1_6.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The two underlying principles of Definiens Cognition Network Technology are that it is context-specific and object-oriented. The technology identifies objects (rather than just examining individual pixels) and then makes inferences about those objects by looking at them in context. http://www.definiens.com/principles_4_1_4.html http://www.definiens.com/principles_4_1_4.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite enables unrivalled image processing across a huge range of applications. Be it a single user performing basic viewing and analysis tasks, semi-automated click-and-classify object detection and extraction, or lights-out automated high volume batch processing, it is the world's leading solution for every image anlysis task. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-enterprise-image-intelligence%E2%84%A2-suite_44_7_0.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-enterprise-image-intelligence%E2%84%A2-suite_44_7_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT At the heart of the Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite is the Definiens eCognition Server which enables organizations to deploy powerful image analysis applications in a high-performance computing environment. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-ecognition%E2%84%A2-server_6_7_8.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-ecognition%E2%84%A2-server_6_7_8.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT A powerful integrated development environment (IDE), Definiens Developer is designed to facilitate the rapid development of image analysis applications. Developers enjoy unrestricted access to Definiens Cognition Network Languages full functionality, as well as development and workflow tools enabling rapid development of new applications. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-developer_7_7_8.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-developer_7_7_8.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Architect enables users to build powerful image analysis applications using a convenient, highly flexible environment for creating new analysis procedures. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-architect_8_7_8.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-architect_8_7_8.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT A powerful data processing application that runs on the Definiens eCognition Server, Definiens Analyst enables users to control, manage and analyze even very large datasets. This powerful interpretive instrument provides easy-to-use workflow tools for importing, manipulating, navigating, reviewing and validating datasets. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-analyst_9_7_8.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-analyst_9_7_8.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Viewer enables users and managers to review the results of every image analysis conducted via the Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite. This powerful interpretive instrument provides easy-to-use workflow tools for importing, manipulating, navigating, reviewing, validating and exporting the results of analyses. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-viewer_10_7_8.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-viewer_10_7_8.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Professional brings the power of Definiens' object-oriented and context-enabled image analysis to the desktop. The award-winning Definiens Professional provides an entry-level desktop product to the Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite. It supports all relevant applications such as mapping, change detection, target recognition and object detection for natural resource management, infrastructure planning as well as defense and security. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-professional_11_7_8.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-professional_11_7_8.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens provides the world's leading solution for fast, accurate and reliable geospatial information extraction from any kind of remote sensing imagery. Our customers can generate, with minimum manual intervention, extremely accurate GIS-ready information. http://www.definiens.com/earth-sciences-applications_45_7_9.html http://www.definiens.com/earth-sciences-applications_45_7_9.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Civil and defense organizations rely on accurate, timely information on shipping activity in harbors, at borders and in coastal waters. High-resolution, remotely-sensed data is a key source of information for maritime security because it helps to recognize and monitor vessels without relying on cooperative identification systems. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-mare_12_7_9.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-mare_12_7_9.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT ccurate, up-to-date maps are critical for maneuvers and for navigating unfamiliar terrain. In many cases, operations take place in areas with no more than coarse, outdated cartographic information. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-wafe_13_7_9.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-wafe_13_7_9.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Cognition Network Technology surpasses every other automated image analysis system delivering deeper insights, faster results and better decisions. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-benefits_14_7_9.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-benefits_14_7_9.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens has over six years of experience working with customers in Life Sciences. Our unique blend of technology, products and domain knowledge has enabled our customers to solve a vast array of image analysis problems at all stages of the drug development lifecycle. http://www.definiens.com/life-sciences-applications_46_7_10.html http://www.definiens.com/life-sciences-applications_46_7_10.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT High content screening and high-content analysis are essential to the future of drug development. At the same time, technologies such as automated microscopy are generating vast quantities of image data containing a wealth of information. This information is often critical in making an informed decision in the course of the development of a new drug. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-cellenger%C2%AE_47_7_10.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-cellenger%C2%AE_47_7_10.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens TissueBase for histopathology enables automated digital pathology. In the development of a potential new drug, the most expensive task in its safety assessment is the screening of tissue slides. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-tissuebase_48_7_10.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-tissuebase_48_7_10.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens has the expertise required to optimize the performance of its technology for any customer in its key markets of Life Sciences, Earth Observation and Geo-Intelligence. Definiens joins forces with customers and partners in the spirit of genuine partnerships to enable them to harness the full power of the Definiens Cognition Network Technology for the benefit of their businesses. http://www.definiens.com/services_63_11_0.html http://www.definiens.com/services_63_11_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens’ consulting expertise significantly accelerates the implementation and increase the return on investment in the technology. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-consulting-services_50_11_12.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-consulting-services_50_11_12.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Get the most of your investment in Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite with our Training Services.The Definiens Training Team has developed hands-on curriculums for earth and life sciences customers. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-training-services_51_11_13.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-training-services_51_11_13.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Training In-Company will benefit your business by ensuring learning continuity during and after your training. http://www.definiens.com/in-company-training_15_11_13.html http://www.definiens.com/in-company-training_15_11_13.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Earth Sciences: Registering for Training Courses http://www.definiens.com/training-course-schedule_9_11_13_2.html http://www.definiens.com/training-course-schedule_9_11_13_2.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Life Sciences: Registering for Training Courses http://www.definiens.com/training-course-schedule_8_11_13_3.html http://www.definiens.com/training-course-schedule_8_11_13_3.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens Support is dedicated to helping customers swiftly resolve service issues. Product experts with profound experience in helping customers optimize their integration environment are available to share best practices. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-support-services_52_11_14.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-support-services_52_11_14.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens support frequently asked questions http://www.definiens.com/faqs_11_14_2.html http://www.definiens.com/faqs_11_14_2.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Contact our support staff by submitting the form. http://www.definiens.com/support-contact_11_14_3.html http://www.definiens.com/support-contact_11_14_3.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT You are not alone! Definiens offers more than a technology platform. We work alongside customers to achieve their goals. http://www.definiens.com/customers_53_15_0.html http://www.definiens.com/customers_53_15_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The image analysis challenge: Image analysis and information extraction is the primary bottleneck in most areas of geo-intelligence and remote sensing. It remains largely a manual task, conducted by experts. http://www.definiens.com/earth-sciences_54_15_16.html http://www.definiens.com/earth-sciences_54_15_16.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Customers in more than 100 countries rely on Definiens technology for advanced image intelligence. http://www.definiens.com/case-studies_20_15_16.html http://www.definiens.com/case-studies_20_15_16.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT We are committed to supporting the rapidly growing community using the Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite. http://www.definiens.com/user-community_21_15_16.html http://www.definiens.com/user-community_21_15_16.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT mage analysis is fundamental to every stage of the drug development cycle. The task falls largely to experts in a specific therapeutic area who draw on their experience, but the process is slow and, to a considerable degree, subjective. For many years, there has been a great need for an effective automated image analysis solution. http://www.definiens.com/life-sciences_55_15_17.html http://www.definiens.com/life-sciences_55_15_17.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The majority of leading pharmaceutical companies in the world already use Definiens' technology. Here are some examples of how Definiens has solved challenging image analysis tasks and enabled better decisions. http://www.definiens.com/case-studies_22_15_17.html http://www.definiens.com/case-studies_22_15_17.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT This section showcases applications built by our team and clients around the world. Histopathology Applications; Cell Based Assays http://www.definiens.com/image-gallery_23_15_17.html http://www.definiens.com/image-gallery_23_15_17.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT This section helps to share knowledge and information within the user, partner, academia and developer community to benefit from each other's experience in using Definiens Enterprise Image Intelligence Suite and Definiens Cognition Network Technology. http://www.definiens.com/user-community_24_15_17.html http://www.definiens.com/user-community_24_15_17.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT We believe that new technologies (especially ones that require new ways of thinking) need to be introduced to future professionals at educational institutions. http://www.definiens.com/centers-of-excellence_56_15_18.html http://www.definiens.com/centers-of-excellence_56_15_18.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The annual eCognition User Meetings started in 2000 and, in a few years, they have grown considerably both in content and the number of delegates. Users from all over the world gather to share their experiences and knowledge. http://www.definiens.com/user-meetings_15_19.html http://www.definiens.com/user-meetings_15_19.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Partnerships are essential for market enhancement, and critical for delivering value to our customers. That’s why long-term strategic business partnerships are central to our market strategy. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-partner-evolve-program_58_20_0.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-partner-evolve-program_58_20_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT To guarantee a successful partnership and the best support for partners the Definiens Partner Evolve Program considers the different business orientations of potential partners and groups them within the following partner categories. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-partner-categories_59_20_22.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-partner-categories_59_20_22.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Reference to our current partners in Life Sciences and reference to our current partners in Earth Sciences. http://www.definiens.com/definiens-current-partners_60_20_23.html http://www.definiens.com/definiens-current-partners_60_20_23.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens' current partners in life sciences: Evotec Technologies, P.A.L.M. Microlaser Technologies, S.CO LifeScience, Beecher Instruments, CTC Laboratory Systems Corporation http://www.definiens.com/partners_2_20_23_1.html http://www.definiens.com/partners_2_20_23_1.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Definiens' current partners in Earth sciences: Lockheed Martin , USA, PCI Geomatics, Canada, Beijing Space Eye Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., ImageONE Co., Ltd., Japan, Space Imaging, USA, GTT Netcorp, Mexico, Sinclair Knight Merz, Australia, DATA+, Russia, Geosystems, Germany, Brock and Michelsen, Denmark, Geosystems Polska, JEODIJITAL, Turkey, G.I.M.-Geographic Information Management NV, Belgium, http://www.definiens.com/partners_1_20_23_2.html http://www.definiens.com/partners_1_20_23_2.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Here you can find documents that will give you more details about our technology, our products and our services. http://www.definiens.com/resources_61_24_0.html http://www.definiens.com/resources_61_24_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Here you can find earth sciences documents, brochures, white papers, case studies, scientific papers and posters as well as an image gallery and data sheets, technical and application notes that will give you more details about our technology, our products and our services. http://www.definiens.com/brochures_67_24_25.html http://www.definiens.com/brochures_67_24_25.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Here you can find earth sciences documents, brochures, white papers, case studies, scientific papers and posters as well as an image gallery and data sheets, technical and application notes that will give you more details about our technology, our products and our services. http://www.definiens.com/brochures_34_24_26.html http://www.definiens.com/brochures_34_24_26.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Welcome to Definiens Press and Event Center: Press and Media Relations http://www.definiens.com/news_62_27_0.html http://www.definiens.com/news_62_27_0.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT Read through our news releases below for the latest corporate, financial and product news. http://www.definiens.com/press-releases_27_30_1.html http://www.definiens.com/press-releases_27_30_1.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:44:11 GMT The image analysis community is full of untold stories. 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