Image Background Subtraction

The ImageBackgroundSubtraction device can subtract a background image from the incoming one. Its settings are described in the Input to the Device section.

Input to the Device

Property key Description
disable
Disable background subtraction.
imageFilename
The full filename to the background image.
File format must be ‘npy’, ‘raw’ or TIFF.

Commands

Slot key Description
resetBackgroundImage
Reset background image.
save
Save to file the current image.
load
Load a background image from file.
useAsBackgroundImage
Use the current image as background image.
reset
Reset error count.

Output of the Device

Property key Description
frameRate
The rate of incoming images. It is refreshed once per
second.
errorCount
Number of errors.
ppOutput
The output channel for GUI and pipelines.
The background subtracted imaged can be found in
data.image.
daqOutput
The output channel for DAQ - with reshaped image.