It's reported that 1% of the world's popular has epilepsy, with almost 30% of those people unable to respond to medical treatment, however devices like the Epihunter make it easier to track any sudden changes, especially when it comes to small children.
The device works by connecting to a slim headset with a smartphone through an accompanying app. Whenever the headset detects what's called absence seizures, which are otherwise almost impossible for others to notice, it sends an alert and logs the data. By notifying the parent or teacher of the seizure, Epihunter allows them to properly respond, and to be aware of any changes that they'd like to communicate to their doctor. The data taken from the device can also be viewed on a web platform.
Epihunter is currently being promoted on Indiegogo, where it has reached nearly half its funding goal so far.
Epilepsy-Tracking Devices
Epihunter Tracks Episode Frequency and Alerts Caretakers of Changes
Trend Themes
1. Epilepsy-tracking Devices - Epilepsy-tracking devices like Epihunter make it easier to track and respond to sudden changes in patients' conditions.
2. Connected Headsets - Connected headsets, like the one used by Epihunter, enable real-time monitoring and alerts for absence seizures.
3. Web Platform Data Analysis - Web platforms that analyze data from epilepsy-tracking devices offer valuable insights for doctors and caregivers.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of epilepsy-tracking devices to improve patient care and treatment.
2. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can capitalize on the growing demand for connected headsets that track and monitor medical conditions.
3. Data Analysis - The data analysis industry can provide advanced analytics solutions for the vast amount of data generated by epilepsy-tracking devices and web platforms.