Article has good explanation of one of the paths to a Star Trek Tricorder - T-Rays.
Great idea above, but how about using something similar to a Vulcan Mind-Meld for medical diagnosis? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_(Star_Trek)#Mind_melds - mind melds explained.
I'm working on something like a mind-meld for medical diagnosis, but you can do much better. Springboard off my work, please! Don't let me slow you down. Wave as you go by.
- http://doctor-within.blogspot.com/ - my humble attempts so far...
Cheers!
Disclaimer - This and all my writings are for informational use only and are not medical advice.
