VicSnap 10: Enhanced Remote Control App for Digital Image Correlation Systems

Elevate your digital image correlation (DIC) workflows with VicSnap 10, the latest iteration of Correlated Solutions’ innovative mobile app for remote camera control and image acquisition. Integrated seamlessly with VIC-3D and VIC-2D systems, VicSnap 10 transforms setup and calibration into a wireless, intuitive process using iOS or Android devices. Ideal for materials testing, structural analysis, and research labs, this version builds on prior releases with refined connectivity and performance optimizations, ensuring high-fidelity speckle pattern imaging for precise strain measurements.

Key New Features in VicSnap 10

VicSnap 10 introduces targeted enhancements for faster setups and reduced downtime in non-destructive testing environments. Released alongside VIC-3D 10 updates, it leverages improved WiFi protocols for stable multi-device control, making it essential for collaborative experiments involving stereo camera arrays.

• Multi-System Detection and Control: Effortlessly identify and manage up to multiple VIC-Snap acquisition systems from a single device. Switch between setups without reconnection, streamlining workflows in large-scale full-field strain analysis.
• Advanced Pinch-to-Zoom and Full-Screen Modes: Double-tap for immersive viewing of live feeds, with pinch gestures for precise focusing on regions of interest. Down-samples high-res images (e.g., 16MP) to minimize bandwidth while preserving detail for on-the-go adjustments.
• Real-Time Exposure and Histogram Controls: Dynamically adjust camera exposure with live grayscale histograms to optimize lighting for speckle patterns. Prevents over/underexposure, crucial for accurate displacement measurement in varying lab conditions.
• Automated Image Acquisition with Crosshairs: Trigger calibration and test images via one-tap, featuring toggleable crosshairs for perfect stereo alignment. Automatic file naming ensures organized data export to VIC software for one-click analysis.
• Area-of-Interest Cropping: Transmit only cropped image sections to devices, eliminating down-sampling artifacts and accelerating previews—ideal for focusing on high-strain zones without full-frame lag.