PathoCam is a manual scanning software designed for histopathology applications, enabling the acquisition of whole slide images. It integrates seamlessly with the CancerCenter.ai cloud platform, facilitating quick image viewing, report generation, and AI-based analysis. As an alternative to expensive automatic scanners, PathoCam offers a cost-effective and user-friendly solution. The imaging process relies on the Alvium 1800 U-511c camera, known for its high-quality performance.

Affordable Solution for Efficient and Accurate Diagnosis

In histopathology, collaboration with specialists and automated image analysis are crucial for accurate diagnosis. However, small laboratories often face budget constraints when investing in whole-slide imaging scanners. This limitation necessitated a manual scanning solution that could stitch together images from a microscope camera without compromising quality or speed. Finding an affordable, high-resolution camera capable of handling fast-moving samples was a key challenge addressed by PathoCam.

Capture, View, and Analyze Images in One System

PathoCam is engineered to generate digital whole slide images by stitching multiple images captured via a microscope camera. The solution leverages the Alvium 1800 U-511c camera from Allied Vision, equipped with a Sony IMX547 sensor and offering a resolution of 5.1 MP. This camera ensures high-quality imaging while remaining cost-effective. PathoCam integrates with the CancerCenter.ai cloud platform, allowing for rapid image sharing, report generation, and AI-driven analysis.

The process involves capturing multiple images of a tissue sample at varying magnifications and positions using the Alvium 1800 U-511c camera. These images are then stitched together to form a comprehensive digital whole slide image. The resulting images are uploaded to CancerCenter.ai, where specialists can view them quickly, generate reports, and utilize AI tools for automated analysis.

Precise, Collaborative, and Cost-Effective

The integration of PathoCam with the CancerCenter.ai platform delivers multiple benefits:

  1. Cost-Effectiveness: It provides an affordable solution for digital whole slide imaging, making advanced technology accessible to laboratories with limited budgets.
  2. Collaboration: The cloud-based platform enables remote consultations, accelerating diagnosis and research through seamless collaboration.
  3. Enhanced Analysis: AI tools integrated into the platform improve the accuracy and efficiency of image analysis, detecting subtle patterns that may escape human observation.

Finally, this integration streamlines the entire imaging process, reducing the time and resources required for analysis while maintaining high precision.

High-Quality Images at Reasonable Costs

The Alvium 1800 U-511c camera is central to PathoCam’s success, delivering superior imaging capabilities without excessive costs. Its short exposure time and global shutter are ideal for capturing images of moving tissue samples, ensuring clarity even with rapid movements. The high resolution guarantees that the resulting digital slides are detailed and sharp, enhancing the performance of AI analysis tools on the CancerCenter.ai platform.

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  • Affordability: PathoCam requires only a microscope and a dedicated camera—approximately 50 times cheaper than a whole-slide scanner.
  • Efficiency: The solution integrates with the CancerCenter.ai cloud platform, enabling quick case sharing with specialists without physical slide transfers.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 16:14:14