Imagine Vision+

Imagine Vision+ software revolutionizes AI Computer Vision development by addressing the pervasive challenge of manually coding image processing functions, a global issue impacting millions of developers and organizations across industries. By providing a user-friendly, web-based, no-code platform, Imagine Vision+ streamlines the development process, lowers the entry barrier, and accelerates experimentation and deployment of AI models. This solution directly tackles constraints such as tight project timelines, complexity in AI development, limited expertise, hardware limitations, collaboration challenges, and a lack of access to advanced technologies. Moreover, the platform fosters innovation and collaboration within the AI community, empowering users and contribute to the growth of the AI ecosystem. With its cloud-based infrastructure, Imagine Vision+ eliminates hardware constraints and enables seamless collaboration among geographically dispersed teams, driving efficiency, growth, and excellence in AI Computer Vision development globally.

Imagine Vision+ software is a user-friendly online platform designed to simplify and accelerate the development of AI Computer Vision applications from end to end. It allows users, both technical and non-technical, to create robust AI and computer vision detection systems without the need for manual coding. The software offers a range of pre-built functions and tools for image processing, data annotation, model development, evaluation, comparison, prediction, and deployment. Users can access these functionalities through a simple web interface, where they can easily drag and drop components to build and customize their vision solutions. Underneath the hood, Imagine Vision+ leverages cutting-edge AI algorithms and cloud-based infrastructure to provide fast and efficient processing power. By removing the complexities of coding and providing an intuitive interface, Imagine Vision+ empowers users to focus on developing sophisticated machine vision models and achieving continuous improvement in AI performance.

Imagine Vision+ software serves a diverse range of users, including AI developers, computer vision engineers, students, researchers, and professionals across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and more. The solution targets individuals and organizations who seek to leverage AI Computer Vision technology but face challenges such as limited expertise, time constraints, and complex development processes. 

The target population includes:
1. AI Developers and Engineers: These individuals often face the daunting task of manually coding image processing functions, which can be time-consuming and hinder experimentation and innovation. Imagine Vision+ provides them with a user-friendly platform that streamlines the development process, enabling them to focus on building sophisticated machine vision models without being bogged down by coding complexities.

2. Non-technical Users and Newcomers: Many individuals outside the technical domain, such as business stakeholders, managers, and entrepreneurs, may have valuable insights and ideas for AI Computer Vision applications but lack the technical expertise to implement them. Imagine Vision+ empowers these users by offering a no-code platform that allows them to easily create vision detection systems without requiring programming knowledge.

3. Students and Researchers: The next generation of AI practitioners and researchers can benefit from Imagine Vision+'s educational resources, tutorials, and training programs. By providing a user-friendly environment for learning and experimentation, the solution enables students and researchers to gain hands-on experience in AI Computer Vision and contribute to advancements in the field.

4. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): SMEs often have limited resources and may not have access to specialized AI expertise or infrastructure. Imagine Vision+ levels the playing field by providing an affordable and accessible platform for developing AI Computer Vision solutions. This allows SMEs to harness the power of AI technology to enhance their operations, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

By catering to the needs of these diverse user groups, Imagine Vision+ has the potential to significantly impact their lives in several ways:
- Increased Efficiency : Users can develop AI Computer Vision applications more efficiently and rapidly, saving time and resources.
- Improved Accessibility: The no-code platform lowers the entry barrier for non-technical users and newcomers, enabling them to participate in AI development and innovation.
- Enhanced Innovation: The streamlined development process encourages experimentation and innovation, leading to the creation of more sophisticated and impactful AI solutions.
- Empowerment: Users gain the tools and resources they need to unlock the full potential of AI Computer Vision technology, empowering them to address real-world challenges and drive transformative outcomes in their respective fields.

Overall, Imagine Vision+ software aims to democratize AI Computer Vision development, making it accessible to a broader audience and empowering users to create meaningful solutions that positively impact their lives and the world around them.

Our team is uniquely positioned to deliver Imagine Vision+ solutions stems from our direct experience encountering the similar challenges in the past. As a company greatly dealing with customized projects, coding from scratch is time consuming which requires a significant amount of effort and manpower. Considering the project size, complexity and available resources, a customized project typically takes 5 to 6 months from data collection and augmentation, AI model training, fine tuning to deployment. We intimately understand the pressing challenges faced by being a leading player in the industry for years. Our team have actively solicits and incorporates community feedback into the design and implementation of our solution, ensuring that Imagine Vision+ addresses real-world needs effectively. By prioritizing collaboration and co-creation, we ensure that our solution resonates with the target audience and drives meaningful impact to the industry of AI and computer vision. 

In the pilot stage, significant progress has been made. We have successfully completed the image processing within the computer vision module, encompassing tasks such as object detection and recognition, image filtering and transformation, image segmentation, and feature detection and description. We are currently actively engaged in the development of the deep learning model training portion. In terms of initial traction, we have pre-released our beta version of Imagine Vision+ to students, as a fruitful collaboratopn with several higher learning institutions like Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore, Tunku Abdul Rahmah University of Mangeemnt and Technology (TAR UMT) and many more.  Users are granted with exclusive access to the beta version of Imagine Vision+ for free, fostering private and public partnership and user base expansion. To date, 250 users have onboarded to Imagine Vision+, indicating promising early adoption and interest in our platform. 

To overcome in terms of scaling our impact and reaching a broader audience, market barrier is recognized as one of the main challenges. As Imagine Vision+ is set to officially launch by July 2024, there is a focus on expanding market outreach and branding to effectively market and position Imagine Vision+ for success, particularly in entering international markets. Additionally, we are interested to explore innovative business model and get tap to technical expert in providing  valuable advisory to differentiate our offerings from the competitors. Through the programme, we also looking to connect  with potential partners or investors who can provide financial support to further develop and scale our solution.  Leveraging the network and resources provided, we hope these barriers can be properly addressed and accelerate the adoption and impact of Imagine Vision+ in driving innovation and accessibility to the market in need.

Imagine Vision+'s innovation lies in its transformative approach to AI Computer Vision development. By providing a no-code platform, it democratizes access to this field, allowing both technical and non-technical users to create robust vision detection systems without extensive programming knowledge. This not only removes barriers to entry but also fosters creativity, diversity and innovation by enabling a broader range of individuals and organizations to participate. Moreover, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for every stage of development, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency. Its user-friendly interface ensures ease of use, while cloud-based infrastructure provides scalability and cost-effectiveness. Engaging with the AI and computer vision communities, Imagine Vision+ continuously evolves through feedback and collaboration, driving broader positive impacts by empowering users to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. Ultimately, by democratizing AI Computer Vision development and fostering inclusivity and diversity, Imagine Vision+ has the potential to catalyze significant changes in the market landscape, fueling economic growth and driving positive transformation in the AI industry.

Imagine Vision+ has provided an ideal space for all individuals to get access to AI at no cost.  Leveraging the full potential of Imagine Vision+,  users are given an equal chance to explore, build, and develop their own AI model for a variety of purposes, fulfilling their use case and application. In addition, by hosting programs like training, seminars, and workshops, users can deepen their knowledge of AI, gain practical experience, and cultivate their interest in the AI industry. The exposure given can enhance their key competencies in AI and technical literacy, preparing them as a future-ready workforce to meet the demand of the current talent pool and bridging the expectation gap between employer and employee.  

An interesting study shown that workers who acquire AI expertise could see their paychecks jump by 35% or more, depending on their departments with IT (47%) and sales and marketing (48%) seeing the highest bumps.The survey was conducted on 3,297 employees and 1,340 organizations in the United States (US) across industries by Access Partnership and Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Amazon Web Services, 2023). An article recently posted on Nexford University has discovered the top 10 highest-paying Artificial Intelligence (AI) jobs in 2024 alongside with average annual salary for each respective title (Rostron. 2024):

- Machine learning engineer ( $109,143)

- AI engineer ($160,757.)

- Data scientiest ($65,674.)

- Computer vision engineer ($168,803.)

- Natural Language Processing Engineer ( $86,193)

- Deep Learning Engineer ( $141,435)

- AI Research Scientist ($115,443)

- AI Business development manager ($196,491)

- AI Product Manager $128,091.

- AI Consultant ($124,843)

The development of Imagine Vision+ has significantly contributed to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its comprehensive functions can provide enhanced access to quality education (SDG 4) through its user-friendly interface and no-code environment which provides an equal opportunity for both technical and non-technical individuals to learn and pick up skills relevant to AI and computer vision. User adoption rate is being applied to assess the communities that have been positively impacted by the platform. Secondly, by enabling efficient model development and deployment, the platform promotes innovation in technology and infrastructure (SDG 9), outlining the proportion of total employment as the measurable indicator after enrolling in training provided/ utilizing Imagine Vision+. 

Imagine Vision+ is a no-code AI computer vision platform that enables users to develop AI solutions quickly and easily. Leveraging the power of Computer Vision (CV) libraries like OpenCV for tasks such as image pre-processing, feature extraction, and object manipulation, users can efficiently perform image analysis without delving into the complexities of code.

On the machine learning (ML) front, Imagine Vision+ integrates with advanced deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. This allows the platform to train high-performance models for various computer vision tasks. Users can benefit from these frameworks' capabilities without the need to write complex deep-learning code themselves.

Through Imagine Vision+, users can easily perform the end-to-end steps of obtaining high-performance AI models, such as data acquisition, image processing, annotation, augmentation, model training, model export, and the analysis and fine-tuning of the models, all on one platform that is accessible through the web, providing convenience and efficiency. This integration eliminates the need to switch between multiple platforms or applications, streamlining the workflow, saving valuable time, and, most importantly, removing the need for users to have any high-processing devices or supercomputers to develop AI solutions.

Led by a project leader, Imagine Vision+ was co-created by 5 team members working as full-timers with 100% commitment to the project itself. From software developer, web developer, and quality assurance engineer to database administrator and cloud engineer, all involved team members have been given clearly-defined roles and responsibilities. Each contributes their efforts respectively to the development and growth of the project.

The solution team has been working on Standard Vision since 2021.

In Imagine AI, we recognize the importance of building an equitable and inclusive culture with a great team from difference backgrounds and experiences. Women represents more than 70% of the leadership roles in managing and overseeing key business functions, spreading across business development, AI, software, project management, and finance. On top of that, the majority of our employees are Malay (60%), followed by Chinese (25%), Indian (10%), and 5% of minorities from Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. From foundation, and diploma to bachelor degrees, master and PhD, we welcome people of all ages to be part of Imagineers (Imagine AI’s staff), empowering people to contribute their skills and expertise to the well-being of the company. On top of the general employee benefits and perks, we adopt a supportive culture where flexible schedules and working from home are highly encouraging for all levels of staff. 

As an open-minded entity, we love to hear from employees on how they feel. An interactive feedback tool is provided for employees to freely voice out their thoughts and feelings anonymously without the fear of being judged. In addition, all employees are also regularly invited for 1 on 1 meeting sessions with our top management, enabling them to improve their morale, well-being, and motivation along the way. In addition, we also provide a clear and well-structured career path and self progression opportunity for all with specific KPIs and appraisals for each division. Employees are welcome to propose the courses and training that they are interested with, allowing them to always stay up-to-date on the in-demand skills and knowledge, thus keeping them staying ahead of the future talent needs.

Here is the Social Business Model Canvas for Imagine Vision+:

1. Recurring software subscription model:

A recurring software subscription model will be implemented, where users will be charged a fixed price either on a monthly or yearly basis, providing a predictable revenue stream and fostering customer loyalty through continuous value delivery.

2. Training & Courses:

Instead of selling software alone, Imagine Vision+ can be bundled with on-demand training courses, equipping users with the knowledge and skills to fully leverage the comprehensive functions of Imagine Vision+. The training can be sold as per headcount or per sessions.  

3. Venture Capital:

Venture capitalists provide funding for rapid growth, product development, and market expansion, often requiring equity and meeting investor growth, and position companies for success in competitive markets.

4. Grant:

Actively seeking funding from grant opportunity from government and private sectors is crucial for getting financial support, validation, resources, and opportunities for growth and success. Successfully obtaining grants can drive innovation and strategic initiatives. 

5. Service Contact:

Service contracts enable businesses to generate revenue by collaborating with private entities or clients to create customized projects, fostering collaboration and deepening client relationships, thereby positioning the business for future success.