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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2009
Wynne Hsu, Singapore, SG;
Mong LI Lee, Singapore, SG;
Tien Yin Wong, Singapore, SG;
National University of Singapore, Crescent, SG;
Abstract
A platform is proposed for automated analysis of retinal images, for obtaining from them information characterizing retinal blood vessels which may be useful in forming a diagnosis of a medical condition. A first aspect of the invention proposes that a plurality of characteristics of the retina are extracted, in order to provide data which is useful for enabling an evaluation of cardiovascular risk prediction, or even diagnosis of a cardiovascular condition. A second aspect uses fractal analysis of retinal images to provide vascular disease risk prediction, such as, but not limited to, diabetes and hypertension.