Skin melanin analysis system MSI

skin pigmentation

Multispectral imaging (MSI) is a form of imaging that captures data at different frequencies across the electromagnetic spectrum. These frequencies can include wavelengths not visible to the human eye. MSI was originally developed for defense satellite imaging and is now being applied to such varied applications as archeology, forensics, and medical imaging. Verisante has licensed the exclusive worldwide rights to a rapid MSI imaging system. The camera takes images of 18 different narrow band wavelengths of light in one third of a second to capture high definition multispectral images. From these multispectral images, unique information can be extracted about tissue oxygenation ratios, hemoglobin levels, melanin levels, scatter size, and other parameters which make the device useful to assist in oral and skin cancer detection applications.