title: Automation of the analysis of cell images.
abstract: This paper reviews the advances made in automated cytology during the past three decades, with particular attention to the development of white blood cell image differentiation equipment. The currently available commercial systems for white blood cell recognition are described in detail.
mesh_terms: D001322:Autoanalysis; D002875:Chromosomes; D003201:Computers; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006405:Hematology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008853:Microscopy; D013690:Television; D014626:Vaginal Smears