Skin Pore Analysis Using Optical Coherence Tomography Depth Slicing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bioanalysis systems lack the capability to accurately identify the position and type of pore parts in the skin of a living body using two-dimensional data with different depths, which limits their effectiveness in skin analysis and diagnostics.
Innovation Solution
A bioanalysis system comprising an acquisition unit for obtaining two-dimensional data, a position identification unit to locate pore parts, an extraction unit to measure their diameters, and a type identification unit to classify the pore parts based on their diameters, utilizing optical coherence tomography and threshold settings to differentiate between pores and sweat glands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If optical coherence tomography is used to obtain two-dimensional data of skin, then depth information can be acquired, but the ability to accurately identify and classify pore parts is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the skin depth into multiple two-dimensional data layers and processes each layer separately to identify pore parts. By dividing the three-dimensional skin structure into multiple 2D slices at different depths, the system can accurately locate and classify pore parts in each layer, resolving the contradiction between obtaining depth information and achieving accurate pore identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms three-dimensional skin data into multiple two-dimensional data representations, analyzing pore structures from different depth perspectives. This dimensional transformation allows the system to maintain comprehensive depth information while applying 2D image processing techniques for precise pore part identification and classification.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple two-dimensional data with different depths are obtained, then comprehensive skin analysis is enabled, but the complexity of processing and analyzing the data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complex three-dimensional skin analysis task into multiple simpler two-dimensional analysis tasks. Each 2D data layer is processed independently using standardized analysis procedures, which reduces the overall processing complexity compared to handling a single complex 3D dataset, while still providing comprehensive skin analysis coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates multiple two-dimensional copies or slices of the skin structure at different depths. Each copy can be analyzed using the same processing algorithms, allowing for versatile skin analysis without requiring complex specialized processing for each depth level, thus reducing processing complexity while maintaining analytical comprehensiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise identification and classification of pore parts, allowing for targeted processes and improved skin analysis, including the ability to distinguish between pores and sweat glands, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing optical coherence tomography and threshold settings to differentiate between pores and sweat glands
Data Source
AI summary
A bioanalysis system includes: an acquisition unit that obtains a plurality of two-dimensional data with different depths in a skin of a living body; a position identification unit that identifies a position of a pore part in the skin of the living body from at least one of the plurality of two-dimensional data; an extraction unit that extracts a diameter of the pore part from each of the plurality of two-dimensional data; and a type identification unit that identifies a type of the pore part, on the basis of the diameter of the pore part. According to such a bioanalysis system, it is possible to properly identify the position and the type of the pore part in the skin of the living body.