Smartphone Mobile Application for the Analysis of Infant Stool Color to Determine Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disease

Case ID:
C12590
Stool Color Card Smart Phone Application

JHU REF: [C12590]
 

Invention novelty: Mobile device application (app) for analyzing stool color
 

Value Proposition

Abnormalities in stool color can provide important clues regarding diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary system. Specifically, red or black stool can suggest gastrointestinal bleeding whereas pale yellow or white stool can suggest obstruction of bile excretion as seen in cholestatic dieases of the liver (e.g., biliary atresia).  This technology is a smartphone app that helps parents identify abnormalities in the color of an infant's stool that would suggest gastrointestinal bleeding or hepatobiliary obstruction. Other advantages include:
 

·         Photo capture feature for objective analysis of stool color

·         Alert notification if stool color requires medical attention
 

Technical Details

Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a diagnostic mobile phone application designed to analyze the color of an infant’s stool for clinical purposes. The app captures a photo of infant stool (including a feature to crop the photo to focus on stool), analyze stool color, and determine if the individual should consider seeking urgent medical attention.

 

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Stage of Development: Not at this time

 

Data Availability: Under CDA/NDA

 

Patent Status: Pending

 

Publication(s)/Associated Cases: Not at this time

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For Information, Contact:
Mohit Ganguly
mgangul1@jh.edu
410-614-0300
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