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The UpDown Reader software allows for the efficient processing of 50% von Frey thresholds based on the up-down method for 2 species (mouse, rat) and 2 forms of stimulus (plantar, visceral). Templates for each species are provided along with the application.
Given a PDF input, the software identifies and extracts the grid of von Frey assessment tables, recognizes the handwritten sequences entered in each of them, and computes the 50% response thresholds according to the selected species and stimulus. The computed values for each animal is reported on the interface; the output can be saved to a csv file.
Video demo of the app: https://youtu.be/8FoewC7IAUk
** For Windows users:
1. Install GhostScript.
2. Install ImageMagick.
** When prompted to select additional extensions to install, ensure that the Legacy Utility convert is selected.
3. To launch the software, double click the executable file provided as part of the software
Web app: https://updownreader.herokuapp.com
Features
- Localization and recognition of handwritten symbols
- Automatic computation of 50% von Frey thresholds based on the up-down method
- Ability to save output to csv file
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