Sony develops skin health diagnostics technology

Sony has developed a new technology for the use of small cameras in phones and tablets to diagnose the skin health of users.

The company says that the Smart Skin Evaluation Program , or SSKEP, can analyze the different wavelengths of light reflected from one's skin to determine texture, pigment levels and melanin. The downside is that the lower surface of the skin can also be detected through this technology.

SSKEP utilizes its CMOS image sensor technology, which is considered a leader in the camera industry, along with a new software developed to test digital image data based on pixels at one some unusual time The company also said that invisible light, including light near infrared spectroscopy, can be used to look through the surface of the skin.

According to Sony, the technology is based on a wide range of applications but does not provide specific details. In Japan, skin care products as well as analysis and treatment at the clinic. This is a booming industry, especially for female patients.

Not only that, Sony hopes to expand its use of CMOS sensors, which are already in use for the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3. The product targets more advanced sensor expansions than investing in a simple camera, capable of detecting and analyzing motion, shape and color in contexts.

In August, Sony started a new sale with a stacked image sensor that was expected to deliver better power and faster image processing.