Development of a Mobile App to Detect Pediatric Ear Infections (CellScope OtoTM)

PI’s: Wilbur lam

The CellScope Oto(TM) device is a smartphone otoscope system that includes a simple attachment to convert a standard smartphone into a digital otoscope with data transmission capabilities. The Remotoscope thus enables diagnosis of ear infections in children. 

CellScope OtoTM is a smartphone otoscope system. A simple clip-on system converts a standard smartphone into a digital otoscope with data transmission that enables diagnosis by a remote physician. With high-quality imaging and the ubiquity of wireless communication, a smartphone otoscope presents a costeffective and medically sound solution.

CellScope OtoTM is a part of small business Cellscope, Inc. which aims to be the leader in remote diagnosis and disease monitoring using smartphone cameras.

 

Fletcher, D., Douglas, E., Sheng, A., Lam, W.A., Maamari, R, “Cellscope Apparatus and Methods for Imaging”, Patent US9325884B2.