Assessing detector stability and image quality of thermal cameras on smartphones for medical applications: a comparative study

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4" target="_blank" >https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4" target="_blank" >10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Assessing detector stability and image quality of thermal cameras on smartphones for medical applications: a comparative study

Original language description

Introduction Infrared thermography (IRT) has gained significant interest in medical applications for its potential in diagnosing various conditions. Smartphone-based IRT modules offer portability and affordability, leading to increased utilization in medical settings. However, differences in performance among these modules raise questions about their reliability for medical use. Materials and methods This study compared three smartphone-based IRT modules (SmartIRT-Hikmicro, FLIR One Pro, and Seek Thermal CompactPRO-which, according to their datasheets, exhibit comparable quality and parameters. Temperature stability, surface temperature of the body, and spatial uniformity of provided images were assessed using calibrated black body measurements and surface temperature monitoring. Results The Hikmicro module exhibited the most stable temperature readings, while FLIR One Pro showed the highest temperature increase over time. Seek Thermal CompactPRO demonstrated relatively better spatial uniformity. However, discrepancies in image resolution were noted, with FLIR One and Seek modules modifying image sizes through post-processing algorithms. Conclusion While SmartIRT modules offer affordability and portability, their performance varies significantly. Temporal stability emerges as a critical factor, with the Hikmicro module demonstrating leadership in this aspect. Careful consideration and validation are necessary when selecting and utilizing SmartIRT modules for medical applications.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

30401 - Health-related biotechnology

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING

ISSN

0140-0118

e-ISSN

1741-0444

Volume of the periodical

63

Issue of the periodical within the volume

9

Country of publishing house

DE - GERMANY

Number of pages

9

Pages from-to

2707-2715

UT code for WoS article

001459753500001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105001930028