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

J 2025

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

BERNARD, Vladan; Erik STAFFA; Jana POKORNÁ a Adam ŠIMO

Základní údaje

Originální název

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

Autoři

BERNARD, Vladan; Erik STAFFA; Jana POKORNÁ a Adam ŠIMO

Vydání

MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING, HEIDELBERG, SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2025, 0140-0118

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Stát vydavatele

Německo

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

URL

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 2.600 v roce 2023

Organizační jednotka

Lékařská fakulta

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4

UT WoS

001459753500001

EID Scopus

2-s2.0-105001930028

Klíčová slova anglicky

Infrared thermography; Smartphone-based thermal imaging; Temperature stability; Surface temperature accuracy; Spatial uniformity

Štítky

14110511

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 14. 4. 2025 10:57, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

Anotace

V originále

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.

Návaznosti

MUNI/A/1390/2022, interní kód MU

Název: Dynamická termografie jako nástroj pro sledování zpracování emocí a jejich vztah k míře interoceptivního uvědomění u osob s medicínsky nevysvětlitelnými symptomy

Investor: Masarykova univerzita, Dynamická termografie jako nástroj pro sledování zpracování emocí a jejich vztah k míře interoceptivního uvědomění u osob s medicínsky nevysvětlitelnými symptomy

Citovat

BERNARD, Vladan; Erik STAFFA; Jana POKORNÁ a Adam ŠIMO. Assessing detector stability and image quality of thermal cameras on smartphones for medical applications: a comparative study. MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2025, 9 s. ISSN 0140-0118. Dostupné z: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4.

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N2  - 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.
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BERNARD, Vladan; Erik STAFFA; Jana POKORNÁ a Adam ŠIMO. Assessing detector stability and image quality of thermal cameras on smartphones for medical applications: a comparative study. \textit{MEDICAL \&{} BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING \&{} COMPUTING}. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2025, 9 s. ISSN~0140-0118. Dostupné z: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-025-03348-4.

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