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Abstract

A passive thermographic analytical apparatus for determining the presence of cancer includes a left and right breast scanner array, each of which includes a matrix of infra-red energy sensors and reflectors mounted in a close spaced array for producing a pattern of temperature measurements. The arrays are mounted within an adjustable support to permit spatial positioning and alignment of the arrays. Each sensor produces an analog voltage proportional to the body temperature. The sensor output voltages are sequentially read and converted into appropriate digital form for storage in a RAM memory of a microprocessor, which includes a pattern recognition program to directly create an automated diagnosis of the radiation pattern from which the normality or abnormality of the breasts can be diagnosed. The various parameters are reduced to a multiple digit number which is displayed. The number is encoded to a particular condition.

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