Multi-spectral imaging system for mobile devices

A system for collecting multispectral images with a mobile device having a camera, the system comprising:

• one or more light modules configured to emit electromagnetic energy onto an object, wherein the one or more light modules are spaced away from the mobile device and the camera, wherein each light module is configured to sequentially emit a plurality of different bands of wavelengths, wherein the plurality of different bands of wavelengths are in the UV spectrum, the IR spectrum and the visible spectrum;
• a controller operatively coupled to the light modules and the mobile device, the controller being configured to control the mobile device and the light modules to capture first and second images of the object, wherein the first and second images contain the plurality of different bands of wavelengths;
• a processor operatively coupled to the controller and configured to form a combined image from first and second images;
• a support structure for mounting and supporting the controller, the mobile device and the light modules, the support structure comprising first and second extension arms rotatably coupled to the support structure between an open position and a folded position, wherein the extension arms are substantially parallel to each other in the folded position;
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• a coupling device for coupling the mobile device to the controller or the support structure, wherein the coupling device rotatably and slidably couples the mobile device to the controller or support structure such that the mobile device is movable towards and away from the light modules.