6 results about "Cerebral Concussions" patented technology

A system and method for detecting or verifying recovery from concussion includes a headset or head-attachable device placed against the head of a patient who has exhibited concussion. In the device is an accelerometer for detecting and measuring natural motions of the head due to blood flow in the brain. After a prescribed number of days post-concussion, when the patient returns to physical activity, the accelerometer data from natural motions are analyzed to determine whether concussion persists. Preferably a gross movement accelerometer is also included in the head-attachable device, to record gross movements of the head, so as to correlate any increase in concussion-indicating data with the return to physical activity.

An object of a system according to an embodiment is to quickly and accurately detect a concussion in contact sports and take appropriate measures thereafter.SOLUTION: A system includes an image determination unit, a medical interview collection unit, a generation unit, and a presentation unit. The image determination unit analyzes a video during a game to determine the possibility of a concussion. The medical inquiry collecting unit collects a medical inquiry result and personal information. The generation unit generates an optimal treatment protocol based on the information collected by the image determination unit and the medical inquiry collection unit. The presentation unit presents the treatment protocol generated by the generation unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A system and method for detecting or verifying recovery from concussion includes a headset or head-attachable device placed against the head of a patient who has exhibited concussion. In the device is an accelerometer for detecting and measuring natural motions of the head due to blood flow in the brain. After a prescribed number of days post-concussion, when the patient returns to physical activity, the accelerometer data from natural motions are analyzed to determine whether concussion persists. Preferably a gross movement accelerometer is also included in the head-attachable device, to record gross movements of the head, so as to correlate any increase in concussion-indicating data with the return to physical activity.

The present invention discloses a novel, passive deflection-sensitive mechanism designed for applications such as helmets. This mechanism enhances safety by allowing the movement and decoupling of specific helmet parts when applied forces exceed a predetermined threshold. The mechanism comprises an anchor socket and a deflect pin, whose extended shaft facilitates deflection and decoupling of the connected parts of a helmet under lateral forces. This decoupling reduces rotational and linear forces on the brain during impact, thereby decreasing the risk of head injury and concussion. Prototype testing with this mechanism demonstrated a significant reduction in force applied to the brain, making it a promising solution for head protection equipment. While the mechanism is frangible and absorbs only a negligible amount of energy, it contributes to force reduction by enabling part decoupling upon impact. Additionally, the mechanism is adaptable for various applications requiring movement and detachment of parts under specific conditions.

A method for detecting, diagnosing or screening for concussion in a subject includes a) tracking eye movement of at least one eye of the subject, b) analyzing eye movement of at least one eye of the subject, c) calculating a statistical test for eye movement of at least one eye of the subject as compared to a normal or mean eye movement, and d) detecting, diagnosing or screening for an impairment based on the calculated statistical test.