Zone dwell time and entry count
Time spent in each defined zone, number of entries, and latency to first entry — reported per zone per subject.
CSV
← Capabilities
Zone and Spatial Analysis
Configurable spatial analysis across any arena layout
Define zones as grids, quadrants, or custom polygons — then extract dwell time, entry counts, and transition matrices automatically.
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Arena types supported
Custom
Polygon zone definitions
N×M
Configurable grid analysis
Per-frame
Zone assignment resolution
The problem
Fixed zone definitions limit experimental flexibility
Most tracking tools provide only preset zone layouts — center/periphery for open field, left/right for place preference. Custom zone shapes require manual post-processing or are not supported.
- Predefined zones cannot match non-standard arena configurations
- Grid-based analysis requires exporting raw data and scripting
- Zone transition analysis is not available without custom code
The solution
Any zone layout defined within the interface
ConductVision supports configurable grids (any row/column count), quadrant detection, and custom polygon regions of interest — all defined in the GUI and applied to frame-level data.
- Draw custom polygon zones directly on the arena image
- Grid analysis with configurable row and column counts
- Automatic transition matrix between all defined zones
Endpoints
Spatial metrics computed per zone with frame-level resolution.
Spatial heatmaps
Position density maps showing occupancy distribution across the arena. Exportable as images or raw density matrices.
PNGCSV
Zone transition matrix
Frequency and probability of transitions between all zone pairs. Reveals spatial preferences and sequential patterns in exploration.
CSVJSON
Applications
Spatial analysis is fundamental to most behavioral paradigms.
Thigmotaxis and center avoidance
Quantify center vs. periphery time as an anxiety-related measure. Grid analysis reveals spatial patterns beyond the simple center/edge dichotomy.
Measures
- Center time ratio
- Thigmotaxis index
- Grid cell occupancy
Compartment preference scores
Define drug-paired and vehicle-paired compartments with precise polygon boundaries. Automatically compute preference scores across conditioning and test sessions.
Measures
- Preference score
- Compartment dwell time
- Transition frequency
Quadrant analysis and platform proximity
Standard quadrant occupancy analysis during probe trials. Configure platform zone radius to measure proximity and crossing count.
Measures
- Target quadrant time
- Platform crossings
- Proximity to platform
Arm-specific occupancy
Define open arms, closed arms, and center zone. Extract time, entries, and head-dip events per zone for anxiety-related behavioral profiling.
Measures
- Open arm time
- Closed arm entries
- Center zone latency
Compared to typical systems
How ConductVision differs
| Feature | ConductVision | Typical systems |
|---|---|---|
| Zone types | Grid, quadrant, custom polygon | Preset center/periphery only |
| Grid flexibility | Any N×M configuration | Fixed grid sizes |
| Transition matrix | Automatic, all zone pairs | Manual post-processing |
| Heatmap export | Built-in, per-session | Requires external tools |
| Zone resolution | Per-frame assignment | Time-binned |
Related capabilities
Precision Tracking
High-resolution 30 fps tracking that captures sub-second behavioral events conventional systems miss.
Social Interaction
Continuous automated scoring of all pairwise social interactions — approach, contact, following, avoidance — for up to 4 animals.
Data Export and Analysis
Standard CSV/JSON export compatible with any statistical software or analysis pipeline.
Define your zones and start extracting spatial data
Download the trial, draw your zones on any arena image, and export occupancy data immediately.
