Abstract: A computer-based system enables the creation of a time series based sequence of observations of a selected object. Each observation consists of a predefined, fixed set of standardized object views from which metadata about the visual data can be automatically determined and associated with the views. A set of standardized views and associated metadata, captured in an observation at a point in time, enables comparison of changes to a specific object over time on a view-by-view basis, or changes to a specific object over time in comparison to second reference object of the same type as the first object on a view-by-view basis. Metadata about the object in the domain are organized and made available in the domain specific processing system to support visual search, retrieval, analysis, and decision making by users within the domain.

Abstract: A system and method for documentation and analysis of dermatological aspects of a human body. The system has a predetermined arrangement of at least three image sensors selected from visible light sensors, ultraviolet (UV) light sensors, infrared (IR) sensors. Each of the image sensors has an effective normalized focal length of from about 8 to about 28 millimeters, an aperture stepped-down to at least f/4 or higher F-stop, and a shutter exposure length of no longer than about 125 milliseconds. Output from the image sensors provide a single relatively high resolution image of a skin surface of the human body obtained from a distance of at least about 0.1 meters. A data collection and processing system is integrated with the image sensors to provide storage, analysis, and output of in-situ dermatological information to a system operator.