# Jaundice Detector Apps University of Washington's App Instantly Checks for Newborn Jaundice By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-08-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-jaundice References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/28/newborn-jaundice-app) & [washington.edu](http://www.washington.edu/news/2014/08/27/new-smartphone-app-can-detect-newborn-jaundice-in-minutes/) The [University of Washington](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps) is experimenting with an app that is able to detect cases of newborn jaundice in just a matter of moments. When a newborn isn't properly eliminating the bilirubin chemical, jaundice becomes very apparent by turning the skin a yellow color. Since it's easy enough to spot by eye, this app makes use of a camera's lens to give a definitive answer on whether a baby has jaundice or not. The app works alongside a color calibration card, to gauge the room's lighting conditions and the baby's skin tone. From there, it's as simple as snapping a photo of the newborn and uploading the photo to the cloud for assessment. Immediately, an algorithm gets to work to determine if a child does indeed have jaundice, which should help to [ease the minds of new parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-companion). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Newborn Jaundice Detection:** The trend of using apps and technology to instantly detect newborn jaundice offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in healthcare and infant care industries. - **Camera-based Diagnosis:** The trend of using camera lens technology and algorithms for diagnosis opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in medical imaging and telehealth industries. - **Color Calibration for Medical Assessment:** The trend of using color calibration cards to assess lighting conditions and skin tone for medical purposes presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in medical device manufacturing and digital health industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage the use of app-based jaundice detection to improve early diagnosis and treatment outcomes for newborns, leading to better overall infant care. - **Medical Imaging:** The medical imaging industry can explore the use of camera lens technology and algorithms for fast and accurate diagnosis of various medical conditions, beyond just jaundice in newborns. - **Telehealth:** The telehealth industry can integrate camera-based diagnosis technologies to enable remote healthcare assessments, allowing for convenient and efficient virtual consultations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fuelled Caregiving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanni-ai.md) - [Child-Centric Growth Measurement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-measurement-app.md) - [Plausible Abuse Assessment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assessment-app.md) - [AI Anemia Prevention Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rian-tiwari.md) - [Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearly-vision.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [24/7 Pediatric Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-pediatrics.md) - [Machine Vision Health Testing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotwell.md) - [UV Damage-Detecting Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-damagedetecting-camera.md)