Using GenICam Applications

USB3 Vision is a communication interface for vision applications based on the USB 3.0 technology. All cameras supporting USB3 Vision interact the same way with software also supporting USB3 Vision.

For more information on the standard, visit visiononline.org.

The standard defines required elements for camera identification, control, and output. It uses GenICam, a programming interface for camera attribute control. GenICam allows camera vendors to define features and attributes in an XML file stored inside the camera. The file is parsed by the host application when the camera is initially discovered. One of the key benefits of GenICam is the ability for camera vendors to introduce new camera-specific features without needing to update the host application.

Each camera attribute, such as exposure time, is controlled by a specific GenICam feature. The camera includes an XML device description file for interfacing with third-party GenICam-compliant APIs.

For more information on GenICam, visit emva.org.

Getting Started with Third-Party Applications Resources
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Getting Started with OpenCV
Getting Started with MATLAB
Getting Started with MVTec HALCON
Getting Started with Cognex VisionPro
Getting Started with Adaptive Vision
Getting Started with Matrox Imaging Library
Getting Started with Matrox Design Assistant
Getting Started with NI-MAX and LabVIEW
Getting Started with NI Vision Builder for Automatic Inspection

USB3 Vision and Third-Party Applications Resources
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Using USB3 Vision cameras with National Instruments' Acquisition Software
Using USB3 Vision cameras with A&B Software's ActiveUSB
Using USB3 Vision cameras with Matrox Imaging Library
Using USB3 Vision cameras with MVTec's Halcon software
Using USB3/USB2 cameras with Cognex VisionPro

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