Methods And Apparatus For Identifying Skin Features Of Interest
Patent No. EP3270770 (titled "Methods And Apparatus For Identifying Skin Features Of Interest") was filed by Canfield Scientific on Mar 18, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 30, 2025.
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A method and apparatus for efficient skin examination through automated feature detection and visualization. The method analyzes images of the patient's skin and generates a grid of tiles representing each feature, where each tile corresponds to a specific attribute (e.g., size, shape, color). These tiles are then arranged in a grid pattern based on their attributes, allowing for simultaneous comparison of multiple features without visual clutter. The grid is displayed on a display device, enabling rapid identification and analysis of skin features across the patient's body.
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EP3270770
- Application Number
- EP16713697A
- Filing Date
- Mar 18, 2016
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Mar 28, 2025
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 2025
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