Invention:
This skin cancer detection invention works by illuminating the area in question and imaging it in several different spectral bands. The sampled bands are compared to a normal sample by a unique method. Normal and abnormal areas are then displayed in appropriate colors.
Background:
The standard testing and removal procedure for skin cancer is called the Mohs technique. This entails taking a thin slice of skin from the top and staining it in order to analyze it under a microscope. This process can take multiple hours wasting time and giving anxiety to the patient as they wait for their results.
This method and device would be completely non-invasive, and the medical technician would hold the camera with the LED light ring around the periphery of the lens, about 12-18 inches away from the patient. This method allows for the picture taken by the camera to be quickly transferred to a computer, where the patients skin can be quickly and accurately analyzed.
Applications:
- Skin cancer testing
- Skin cancer imaging
Advantages:
- Ease of use
- Non-invasive
- Faster results
