Context Based Algorithmic Framework for Identifying and Classifying Embedded Images of Follicle Units

A system for directing a follicle implantation procedure, the system comprising:

• a mobile device having stored thereon computer-usable instructions, where the mobile device is utilized to obtain a digital image of a region of interest for implantation;
• a computer readable medium having stored thereon an algorithm that, when implemented,
• a. receives the digital image from the mobile device,
• b. normalizes the region of interest in the digital image to obtain an area for analysis,
• c. enhances information of interest in the area for analysis by removing undesired information,
• d. analyzes each pixel within the area for analysis to determine those within a particular color range,
• e. records the position of each pixel within the particular color range,
• f. clusters the pixels within the particular color range based upon the recorded position of each pixel, and
• g. determines the number of follicle occurrences by utilizing the clustered pixels,
• h. generates at least one marker indicating the position for each follicle occurrence,
• i. generates at least one label for each marker that indicates a number of follicle groups within the marker, and
• j. transmits the at least one marker and the at least one label to the mobile device, such that the one or more markers and the one or more labels are used to generate a follicle implantation pattern for use during the follicle implantation procedure.

A method for conducting a hair follicle implantation procedure comprising:

• obtaining a digital image of a region of interest for implantation;
• transmitting the digital image of the region of interest to a computer with a computer readable medium having stored thereon an algorithm that, when implemented,
• a. normalizes the region of interest in the digital image to obtain an area for analysis,
• b. enhances information of interest in the area for analysis by removing undesired information,
• c. analyzes each pixel within the area for analysis to determine those within a particular color range,
• d. records the position of each pixel within the particular color range,
• e. clusters the pixels within the particular color range based upon the recorded position of each pixel,
• f. determines the number of follicle occurrences by utilizing the clustered pixels,
• g. generates at least one marker indicating the position for each follicle occurrence, and
• h. generates at least one label for each marker that indicates a number of follicle groups within the marker,
• such that the one or more markers and the one or more labels are used to generate a follicle implantation pattern for use during the follicle implantation procedure.