Rajasthan Technical University, Kota

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION

MINOR PROJECT PRESENTATION - 2023
Presented by-
Presented to- Name – Aryan(281)
Semester VIII
Mr. Janki Bhallbh Sharma Ankit(20/282)
Assistant Professor Ankit(20/281)
Gaurav(20/294)
Branch - ECE
CONTENTS

 INTRODUCTION
 DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
 HOW IDENTIFY SKIN CANCER
 REQIUREMENTS FOR
DETECTION
 HOW TO BUILD SOFTWARE
FOR DETECTION
 HOW IT USE IN SKIN CANCER
DETECTION
 BENEFITS OF DIP IN SCD
 CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION
Skin cancer is the most
common type of cancer, and
early detection is essential for
successful treatment. Skin
cancer detection is the
process of identifying
suspicious lesions on the skin
that may be cancerous. This
can be done visually by a
dermatologist or other
healthcare professional, or
using digital image processing
techniques.
SKIN CANCER

Skin cancer is the out-of-control

growth of abnormal cells in the
epidermis, the outermost skin
layer, caused by unrepaired
DNA damage that triggers
mutations. These mutations
lead the skin cells to multiply
rapidly and form malignant
tumors.
The main types of skin cancer
are:-
basal cell carcinoma(BCC),
squamous cell
carcinoma (SCC),
Melanoma and Merkel cell
carcinoma (MCC).
DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
Digital image processing (DIP) is the use of computer
algorithms to process and analyze digital images. The
goal of DIP is to enhance the quality of images, extract
meaningful information from images, and automate
image-based tasks.
DIP is used in a wide variety of applications, including:
•Medical imaging: DIP is used to process medical
images, such as X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans, to
identify diseases and abnormalities.
•Security and surveillance: DIP is used to process
security and surveillance footage to identify and track
people and objects.
•Machine vision: DIP is used in machine vision systems
to automate tasks such as quality control and
inspection.
•Consumer electronics: DIP is used in consumer
electronics devices such as smartphones, digital
cameras, and TVs to improve the quality of images and
videos.
HOW IDENTIFY SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer detection by digital
image processing is a process of
using computer algorithms to
analyze digital images of the skin
to identify potential cancerous
lesions. It involves the following
steps:

• Image preprocessing

• Lesion segmentation

• Feature extraction

• Classification
• IMAGE This step involves improving the quality of the image
PREPROCESSING:- by removing noise and artifacts, and correcting for
illumination variations.

• LESION This step involves identifying the lesion in the image

SEGMENTATION:- and separating it from the surrounding skin.

• FEATURE This step involves extracting features from the lesion

EXTRACTION:- that are relevant for cancer detection, such as its shape,
size, color, and texture.
• CLASSIFICATION:- This step involves using a machine learning algorithm to
classify the lesion as cancerous or non-cancerous based
on the extracted features.
REQIUREMENTS FOR DETECTON
The requirements for skin cancer detection by digital image processing can be divided into two
main categories:
Hardware requirements:
•A high-resolution digital camera or scanner to capture
images of skin lesions.
•A computer with sufficient processing power and memory
to run DIP algorithms.
•Software for DIP and machine learning.

Software requirements:
•Software for image preprocessing, such as noise removal
and color correction.
•Software for lesion segmentation, such as thresholding or
active contours.
•Software for feature extraction, such as the gray level co-
occurrence matrix (GLCM) or the histogram of oriented
gradients (HOG).
•Software for machine learning classification, such as
support vector machines (SVMs) or deep learning models.
• MACHINE LEARNING
Machine learning (ML) is a type of artificial
intelligence (AI) that allows software
applications to become more accurate in
predicting outcomes without being explicitly
programmed to do so. ML algorithms use
historical data as input to predict new output
values.
Machine learning is playing an increasingly
important role in skin cancer detection.
Machine learning algorithms can be trained to
identify the features of cancerous lesions in
images of the skin, and to classify lesions as
cancerous or non-cancerous with high accuracy.
• ADVANTAGES OF MACHINE LEARNING

•Reduce the workload on dermatologists:- By

automating the task of identifying and
classifying skin lesions, machine learning
systems can free up dermatologists to focus on
more complex tasks.

•Improve the patient experience:- Machine

learning-based skin cancer detection systems
can provide patients with more timely and
accurate feedback about their skin health.

•Reduce the cost of healthcare:- By improving

the efficiency of skin cancer screening and
diagnosis, machine learning systems can help to
reduce the cost of healthcare.
HOW TO BUILD SOFTWARE FOR DTETECTION

To build software in digital image processing for skin

cancer detection, you will need to:
1.Choose a programming language and development
environment.

2.Collect a dataset of skin cancer images.

3.Develop image preprocessing algorithms.

4.Develop lesion segmentation algorithms.

5.Develop feature extraction algorithms.

6.Develop a machine learning classification algorithm.

7.Train and evaluate the machine learning model.

8.Deploy the software.

HOW IT USES IN SKIN CANCER DETECTION

1.A patient takes a digital image of a suspicious lesion on

their skin.

2.The image is preprocessed to improve its quality and

remove noise.

3.The lesion is segmented from the surrounding skin.

4.Features are extracted from the lesion, such as its

shape, size, color, and texture.

5.A machine learning algorithm is used to classify the

lesion as cancerous or non-cancerous based on the
extracted features.

6.The results of the classification are presented to the

dermatologist, who makes a final diagnosis.
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BENEFITS OF DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING IN SKIN CANCER
DETECTION
• Improved accuracy: DIP-based skin cancer detection systems
can achieve high accuracy, even in cases where lesions are
difficult to identify visually. This is because DIP algorithms can
be used to extract subtle features from lesions that may not be
visible to the naked eye.
• Reduced subjectivity: DIP-based skin cancer detection systems
are less subjective than traditional methods of skin cancer
detection, such as visual inspection by dermatologists. This is
because DIP algorithms are not influenced by factors such as
fatigue or inter-observer variability.
• Increased efficiency: DIP-based skin cancer detection systems
can analyze large numbers of images quickly and efficiently,
making them ideal for mass screening.
• Improved access to care: DIP-based skin cancer detection
systems can be deployed in remote or underserved areas,
providing access to skin cancer screening and diagnosis for
patients who may not have access to a dermatologist.
CONCLUSION

Digital image processing (DIP) is a

promising technology for skin
cancer detection. It has the
potential to improve the
accuracy, efficiency, and
accessibility of skin cancer
screening and diagnosis. DIP-
based skin cancer detection
systems have been shown to
achieve high accuracy in clinical
studies, and they are being
deployed in clinical settings
around the world.
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