Feasibility of RGB sensors for probable detection of Jaundice

Abstract

Jaundice is a dangerous disease, can cause significant damage, and requires invasive testing. The primary way to identify jaundice is to assess serum bilirubin, usually done by drawing blood. The project aimed to detect possible yellow color differences in the skin using an RGB sensor. An Arduino Micro, a 16x2 LCD, and a TCS34725 RGB sensor were used to build a detection system. The sensor evaluated colors printed on paper, including distinct shades of yellow and varied skin tone hues. The results were converted to decimal numbers for use in Excel, where a one-way ANOVA was conducted, and line graphs were created.A tool was created using the TCS34725 sensor to test on actual skin. Two varieties of yellow color were placed on the skin, and measurements were made to test if the sensor could detect variations on the skin. The results showed that adding yellow to skin tone significantly altered the intensity of the green and blue channels, leading to a warmer and darker color. The deeper yellow hue has higher red and green values but lower blue values, determining the final color's balance of red, green, and blue.