# Getting Started

Cognex® VisionPro Deep Learning software provides a collection of machine vision tools which tackle different hard-to-program challenges through the use of deep learning..

Deep learning technology uses neural networks which mimic human intelligence to distinguish anomalies, parts, and characters while tolerating natural variations in complex patterns. Deep learning offers an advantage over traditional machine vision approaches, which struggle to appreciate variability and deviation between very visually similar parts.

The Cognex deep learning-based algorithms are optimized for real-world industrial image analysis, requiring vastly smaller image sets and shorter training and validation periods. Choose between Red Analyze, Green Classify, Blue Locate, and Blue Read tools to solve your highly supervised to completely unsupervised applications.

Locates features | The Blue Locate tool finds complex features and objects by learning from annotated images. Self-learning algorithms locate parts, count translucent glass medical vials on a tray, and perform quality control checks on kits and packages.
Detects anomalies and aesthetic defects | The Red Analyze tool segments defects or other regions of interest simply by learning the varying appearance of the targeted zone. The tool identifies scratches on complex surfaces, incomplete or improper assemblies, and even weaving problems on textiles simply by learning the normal appearance of an object including its significant but tolerable variations.
Classifies objects or scenes | The Green Classify separates different classes based on a collection of labeled images. By training on acceptable tolerances, the tool identifies products based on their packaging, classifies the quality of welding seams and separates acceptable or unacceptable anomalies.
Reads text and characters | The Blue Read tool deciphers badly deformed, skewed, and poorly etched codes using optical character recognition (OCR). The pre-trained font library identifies most text without additional programming or font training for fast, easy implementation. This robust tool can be retrained to adjust to specific OCR application requirements—no vision expertise required.

Cognex VisionPro Deep Learning allows technicians to train a neural network model in minutes, based only on a small sample image set. Once the application is configured, VisionPro Deep Learning delivers fast, accurate results and saves images for process control.

Note:

The VisionPro, Designer and VisionPro Deep Learning software require that a valid Cognex Security Dongle be installed directly to PCs running the software during all phases of operation (programming, processing, training, testing, etc.). Any attempts to temporarily remove, substitute, or share a Cognex Security Dongle may cause your system to operate incorrectly, and may result in the loss of data.