Portable Heart Motion Monitor

Abstract

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a device to monitor the heart using radiofrequency signals to improve the detection and diagnosis of various cardiovascular conditions. The device can integrate with existing mobile products, which is particularly helpful for older adults and those with limited access to adequate medical facilities.

Full Description

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 600,000 deaths and significantly contributing to healthcare costs. Over 28 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease, contributing to more than $30 billion in healthcare-related expenses. The emergence of wearable devices (e.g., smartphones & watches) and biosensors have led to new non-invasive tools for the early detection of many diseases. However, the early detection and subsequent treatment of various conditions in the heart, like irregular heartbeat, is challenging with current technologies. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a mobile device for detecting irregular heartbeat. The device is positioned on the sternum and emits radio frequency (RF) signals that are reflected off the heart and analyzed by the device. A microprocessor in the device can then determine if the user is

Applications

• Early detection of adverse heart-related cardiovascular conditions.

Features/Benefits

• A non-invasive wearable device for alerting the onset of a potentially severe cardiovascular event. 
• Transmits data to the user’s smartphone device and medical provider. 
• Facilitates early treatment of heart conditions, preventing life-threatening conditions like a heart attack.

Patent Status

Other Information

Note: While this invention is available for individual licensing, it is designed to work synergistically with two other related inventions. Licensing all three together is recommended for optimal functionality and integration.

2018-059 https://techtransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu/NCD/33690.html

2020-038 https://techtransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu/NCD/33691.html