Quantitative analysis of skin characteristics
US7894651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Skin characteristics are analyzed. A device acquires a digital image of an area of skin of a user. A processor quantitatively analyzes the digital image to determine a characteristic of all or part of the area of skin which is indicative of a skin condition of interest. Depending on the results of the quantitative analysis, the processor provides information to the user about the area of skin relative to the condition of interest. The information provided to the user is not necessarily sufficient for a definitive medical diagnosis and may include an indication to the user as to whether a knowledgeable person should evaluate the area of skin.
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