Ear scanning study: color and skin tone effects
This study tests how different background colors and skin tones affect the accuracy of scanning ears. It may help improve scanning technology for people with various skin types.
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Who can take part
- Your skin type must be one of three specific types: I, III, or VI on the Fitzpatrick scale (a way to classify skin color).
- Your ears must be intact (no missing parts or major injuries).
- You must not have recent sunburns or tans on your ears.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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