algorithmically. Informatics solutions benefit microscopy projects of all scales,
from modest projects involving only dozens of images to high-throughput screens
with multiple experiments and collaborators.
18.1.1 Open Microscopy Environment
The open microscopy environment (OME) is a publicly available, open-source
informatics platform for scientific images [2]. It has been in release since 2001
[3, 4] and is the most high-profile and full-featured system of its kind. We cite
OME throughout this chapter as an example for illustrating concepts.
18.1.2 Image Management in
Other Fields
Image management software is being developed for applications besides micros-
copy. For example, Apple and Google market, respectively, the iPhoto and
Picassa programs for