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Betsukawa Corporation - 250 Hours Saved Annually with Streamlined Image Enhancement
Founded in 1952, Betsukawa Corporation has long specialized in electric power distribution equipment and services – including the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of systems such as distribution boards, control panels, and sub-distribution boards. These systems receive electricity from power companies, adjust voltage levels, and distribute power to various facilities.
Beyond its core business, Betsukawa also delivers a wide range of urban infrastructure solutions, including facility management solutions that streamline monitoring and control for factories and buildings, production automation solutions for the manufacturing sector, energy management solutions for efficient control of lighting and HAVAC, and design and maintenance services for railway electrical systems.
To enhance operational efficiency, they implemented EIZO’s image enhancement software, VisionCore FCS. We spoke in depth with the project leads about how the software is being utilized and the tangible benefits it has delivered.
 Daichi Maekawa Corporate Planning Office, DX Promotion Team Betsukawa Corporation |
 Mitsuru Shimazu Osaka Branch, Sales Group Betsukawa Corporation |
What were the main challenges in designing the power distribution systems, and what led you to implement VisionCore FCS?
Conducting an on-site survey by taking photos.
“We’ve been in the power distribution equipment business for many years, and often handle replacement or modification projects for equipment installed 20-30 years ago. Since our designs are based on existing installations, our sales and technical staff conduct on-site surveys and take reference photos. Our designers then use these images to check cable routing, cap colors, and wire markings.”
“However, due to high-voltage environments, close-up photography is often not possible. Outdoor conditions like backlighting and shadows also result in unclear images. We used to rely on standard Windows tools for image correction – or even revisit sites to retake photos. With around 3,000 on-site surveys conducted annually, we needed a more efficient solution. That’s why we decided to implement EIZO’s image optimization software, VisionCore FCS.”
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Image Optimization Software: VisionCore FCS This software uses EIZO’s proprietary image optimization technology to identify and enhance hard-to-see areas in captured video or still images, making them clearer and easier to interpret. It features a watch folder function that continuously monitors user-specified folders. When a file is added, the software automatically performs encoding and image enhancement, then saves the processed file to a designated folder or FTP server. |
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How are you using VisionCore FCS?
“To integrate the new software without disrupting our existing workflow, we developed an in-house loader tool. This tool automatically copies photo files to the VisionCore FCS watch folder, processes them, and returns the enhanced images to the original folder – allowing our staff to continue saving files to the company’s internal file server as usual.”
“This ensures that all images are enhanced automatically, without requiring any changes with how employees work. The original and enhanced images are stored together, making them easy to compare and use.”
What has been the impact of the implementation, and how has it been received within the company?
“The feedback from our design team has been very positive. We’ve received comments like, ‘The photos are much easier to see, and the automatic processing is a huge help.’ Although VisionCore FCS was only recently introduced, we estimated the potential time savings based on the number of projects, frequency of unclear images, and average correction time. The result: approximately 250 hours saved annually.”
Wiring that was difficult to see due to shadows has been made clearer and easier to distinguish with VisionCore FCS.
What was the deciding factor in choosing VisionCore FCS?
1. Fast, Automatic Enhancement of Photo Batches
“The watch folder function was a major advantage – it continuously monitors the server and automatically enhances batches of photos. The software’s flexibility also made the integration with our internal systems seamless. We tested everything during the free trial, which gave us the confidence to move forward.”
2. Cost-Effectiveness One-Time Purchase
“In an age where most services rely an ongoing subscriptions, EIZO’s VisionCore FCS stood out with its one-time purchase model. This made it a highly cost-effective solution for us.”
What is your outlook for the future, and what are your expectations for EIZO moving forward?
“We’re exploring ways to expand the use of VisionCore FCS into other areas of our business, such as surveillance systems and nighttime railway operations, to deliver even greater value to our customers. As part of our DX (Digital Transformation) Promotion Team, we’re also working on digitizing design drawings. Currently, we’re considering implementing touch panel monitors that allow users to annotate digital drawings as easily as writing on paper during review sessions. We look forward to EIZO continuing to provide innovative and versatile visual solutions that support our evolving needs.”
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