Determination of chromophore distribution in skin by spectral imaging

Inga Saknite (Corresponding Author), Marta Lange, Dainis Jakovels, Janis Spigulis

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Abstract

Possibilities to determine chromophore distribution in skin by spectral imaging were explored. Simple RGB sensor devices were used for image acquisition. Totally 200 images of 40 different bruises of 20 people were obtained in order to map chromophores bilirubin and haemoglobin. Possibilities to detect water in vitro and in vivo were estimated by using silicon photodetectors and narrow band LEDs. The results show that it is possible to obtain bilirubin and haemoglobin distribution maps and observe changes of chromophore parameter values over time by using a simple RGB imaging device. Water in vitro was detected by using differences in absorption at 450 nm and 950 nm, and 650 nm and 950 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Processes in Organic Materials and Nanostructures
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9780819491916
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Optical Processes in Organic Materials and Nanostructures - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 12 Aug 201215 Aug 2012
https://lirias.kuleuven.be/1139243?limo=0

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8474
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceConference on Optical Processes in Organic Materials and Nanostructures
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period12/08/1215/08/12
Internet address

Keywords*

  • Bilirubin
  • Diffuse reflectance
  • Haemoglobin
  • RGB imaging
  • Skin chromophore
  • Spectral imaging
  • Water

Field of Science*

  • 1.3 Physical sciences
  • 2.6 Medical engineering

Publication Type*

  • 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

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