Image Stream

Overview

The Image Stream node serves as an entry point for image data into a flow. It provides individual frames from a camera source, virtual image feeder or external connection for processing.

Use Image Stream when:

• Processing real-time camera feeds
• Processing of pre-prepared data collection

💡 Tip

Enter a custom name for this node to ensure that you pair with the appropriate device later in the setup process.

Outputs

Name	Type	Description
image	image	Individual frames received from the camera, virtual image feeder or external source.

Parameters

This node does not have any configuration parameters.

Example

Object detection on conveyor belt

A camera captures a stream of video. The Image Stream node delivers each frame to an AI model node.

Configuration:

• This node has no internal configuration parameters.

Result: The flow receives a continuous stream of image frames that are processed by following nodes.

Related links

Reference:

• Custom Image — provides a fixed image from configuration
• Image (output) — exit point for visual data from the flow (images and SVG images)
• SVG Image Input — receives SVG image (for example from different flow)