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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2017
Bluedrop Medical Limited, Galway, IE;
BLUEDROP MEDICAL LIMITED, Galway, IE;
Abstract
A skin inspection device for identifying abnormalities. The device comprises a transparent panel having an inspection area. An array of temperature sensors are provided on the transparent panel to record the temperature of an area of skin of a target. One or more image capture devices are provided for capturing an image of the area of skin of a target located in the inspection area. The captured image and recorded temperature being analysed to identify abnormalities in the area of skin of the target. A processor is operably coupled to the one or more image capture devices and the array of temperature sensors for controlling operations thereof. The processor is operable to generate indicia indicative of the emergence of ulcers and/or other skin abnormalities.