The document describes eCognition 8.64, a new version that provides native 64-bit support for large scale image analysis. Key advantages include being able to generate billions of image objects and segment very large image mosaics in high detail by fully leveraging state-of-the-art hardware. The update also offers better usability with no need for complex tiling/stitching and the ability to generate unlimited image objects. It further prepares users for large, high resolution datasets by allowing analysis of combinations of datasets. All users with a valid maintenance contract as of December 2010 are eligible for the free update, which is available for both 64-bit and 32-bit environments.

1. eCognition 8.64 Highlights

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Presenting eCognition 8.64
eCognition 8.64 opens new
production possibilities for large
scale image analysis with native
64-bit support
Release Date:
December 2010
Who‘s eligible?
All users with a valid maintenance
contract as of December 2010

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eCognition Suite 8.64
eCognition 8.64 Advantages:
Improved large area production
 Generate billions of image objects
 Segment entire image mosaics in high detail
 Fully leverage your state of the art hardware
Better usability
 No complex tiling and stitching routines
 No need to closely monitor the number of
image objects in a project
Future ready
 Be ready for large scale very high resolution
datasets
 Effectively leverage combinations of high
resolution datasets

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eCognition 8.64: Large Area Production
 Generate billions of image objects
 Leveraging 64-bit technology,
eCognition can generate billions of
image objects.
 Segment entire image mosaics in
high detail
 Easily segment images of more than
50.000 by 50.000 pixels in size
 Fully leverage your state of the art
hardware
 Realize massive performance gains by
leveraging state of the art computing
environments
Comparison of the image size hat can be
segmented in 32-bit versus 64- bit
5.000 x 5.000 pixel
50.000 x 50.000 pixel

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eCognition 8.64: Better Usability
 No complex tiling and stitching
routines
 Working directly on large scene
alleviates the need to implement tiling
and stitching routines, eliminating tiling
effects completely
 No need to closely monitor the
number of image objects in a project
 Users are now free to generate as
many image objects as needed.

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eCognition 8.64: Future Ready
 Be ready for large scale very high
resolution datasets
 Work on increasingly high resolution
data generated by new sensor
technology
 Fully exploit the detail contained in
high resolution data
 Effectively leverage combinations of
high resolution datasets
 Load and analyze combinations of very
high resolution datasets
8 cm GSD Optical
20 cm GSD LiDAR

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How Will You Get eCognition 8.64 ?
(and other frequently asked questions)

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FAQ
Q: How will I get eCognition 8.64?
A: All users with a maintenance contract valid on December 2010 are entitled to eCognition 8.64 at no charge. The
eCognition license team automatically sent out licenses for all eligible customers via email. eCognition 8.64 is
available for download since December
New customers should contact eCognition sales at www.eCognition.com
Q: Can I run eCognition 8.64 on a 32-bit operating system?
A: eCognition Developer 8.64 will come in two editions a native 64-bit one and a 32-bit one. To run eCognition 8.64
on a 32-bit environment simply use the 32-bit edition. However, this will not allow you to benefit from the 64-bit
editions advantages and therefore you will not be able to generate billions of objects.
Q: Will eCognition Developer 8 still run if I install eCognition 8.64?
A: eCognition Developer 8 will also run on the new eCognition 8.64 license therefore you can switch between
version 8 and 8.64 any time.
Q: Will eCognition Developer 8 rule sets run on eCognition 8.64?
A: eCognition 8.64 is downward compatible, this means you can run all Developer 8 rule sets. eCognition 8.64 rule
sets will not work on Developer 8 however.
Q: Is there a trial version for eCognition 8.64
A: Yes, can find a trial version for eCognition 8.64 at http://www.ecognition.com/products/trial-software
Note: *eCognition® Server is not included with trial software download package. eCognition Developer trial version allows non time limited full
software access with the following restrictions: Disabled, in this demo: export functions, saving of rule sets, workspace environment. Projects saved in
the trial version cannot be opened in a fully-licensed version of eCognition Developer.