How Can I Take Images With My Camera?

In addition to offering imaging capabilities through the connected mobile app, DermEngine is compatible with many standalone cameras for your convenience. Currently, this can be done via two methods:
(To learn about other methods for adding images to DermEngine click here)

Camera With WiFi Capabilities

If your camera has WiFi capabilities you can add the images directly to your computer. From here, DermSync will automatically add them to your Quick Snap folder on DermEngine. To assign your images follow the steps below:

1. Configure your camera to sync images to your computer.
2. Install DermSync following the instructions provided. Be sure to set up the folder as the same one used in Step 1 of these instructions. 
3. Once you have completed the DermSync Installation and Quick Snap Integration, images taken on the camera will be transferred to your computer and DermSync will sync to the Quick Snap page on your DermEngine account.
4. On DermEngine, click the Patients button from the top menu bar then select an existing patient.
   
5. Select the spot that you would like to assign an image to by clicking it on the 3D Body Map or in the Spot List.
   
6. Click the Upload Image button.
   
7. Click the From Quick Snap tab, then select the image(s) you would like to assign to that spot. When clicking an image you will have the option of labeling it as an dermoscopic or overview image. When ready, click Add.
   

Camera Connected To Computer

If you have a wired or wireless camera that is recognized by your Operating System (e.g. Windows) as a camera, you can directly take photos on the DermEngine web app. 

1. Click the Patients button from the top menu bar, then select a patient.
   
2. Locate to spot you wish to add images to from the Spot List on the left side. To learn how to add a spot, click here.
   
3. Click the Upload Image button.
   
4. Select the From Camera tab. Choose which camera you would like to use from your computer. If you see a notification to grant access to DermEngine to your camera, you need to approve it. Click Capture to take an image and then click Add.