@inproceedings{843b1145699c411684f4ef6f72eaa1e4,
title = "Interpretation of urine dipstick results based on color similarity using linear interpolation curve fitting",
abstract = "Automation of urine dipstick reagent results interpretation is influenced by color space selection and the method to determine color similarity between a tested color and the target color chart. Color similarity among colors can be evaluated by calculating their Euclidean distance in a color space; however it only calculates the distances between a tested color and a series of target color in a color chart, producing a stepwise quantification. It is not suitable if a value between two target colors should be estimated, producing a smoother quantification. This research enhances the method for urine dipstick color interpretation. A stepwise linear interpolation algorithm in CIELAB color space is used. It produces smoother quantification and a possibility to verify whether the tested reagent is belong to the certain color chart or not. A formula resulted from our algorithm can be easily implemented for interpreting the score of the tested reagent. The result of this automation method is evaluated by comparing the result with a visual interpretation and color interpretation by using Euclidean distance only. The result shows a promising method in an automation process for dipstick urinalysis.",
keywords = "Color Similarity, Color Space, Linear Interpolation Curve Fitting, Urinalysis",
author = "Shanty, {Ratna Nur Tiara} and {Hari Ginardi}, {R. V.} and Riyanarto Sarno",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1109/CyberneticsCom.2013.6865777",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781467360531",
series = "Proceeding - IEEE CYBERNETICSCOM 2013: IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Cybernetics",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "36--39",
booktitle = "Proceeding - IEEE CYBERNETICSCOM 2013",
address = "United States",
note = "2nd IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Cybernetics, IEEE CYBERNETICSCOM 2013 ; Conference date: 03-12-2013 Through 04-12-2013",
}