Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (20240341669). EPI-SEIZURE DEVICE FOR THE PREDICTION AND DETECTION OF TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURES simplified abstract

EPI-SEIZURE DEVICE FOR THE PREDICTION AND DETECTION OF TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURES

Organization Name

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Inventor(s)

Fawzayah Ahmed Alalaiwi of Dammam (SA)

Areej Abdulrahman Alyousef of Dammam (SA)

Maram Abdualaziz Almansour of Dammam (SA)

Munerah Abdulhakim Alsaadi of Dammam (SA)

Sarah Ali Alfares of Dammam (SA)

Lola El Sahmarany of Dammam (SA)

Maha Alshammari of Dammam (SA)

EPI-SEIZURE DEVICE FOR THE PREDICTION AND DETECTION OF TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240341669 titled 'EPI-SEIZURE DEVICE FOR THE PREDICTION AND DETECTION OF TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURES

• • Simplified Explanation:**

This patent application describes a device that can predict and monitor epileptic seizures using wearable sensors and a microcontroller.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Includes a wearable electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor to measure skin conductance.
• Utilizes a wearable respiration rate (RR) sensor to monitor breathing patterns.
• Microcontroller analyzes EDA signals to detect seizure warning signs based on skin conductance thresholds.
• Microcontroller compares respiration rate to thresholds to determine seizure state.
• Alerts caregivers through a telemedicine application on a smart device.

• • Potential Applications:**
• Monitoring and predicting epileptic seizures in patients.
• Providing real-time alerts to caregivers for timely intervention.
• Enhancing the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy.

• • Problems Solved:**
• Early detection of epileptic seizures.
• Improving response time to seizures.
• Providing peace of mind to caregivers.

• • Benefits:**
• Increased safety for individuals with epilepsy.
• Reduced risk of injury during seizures.
• Improved quality of care and support for patients.

• • Commercial Applications:**
• Title: "Innovative Epileptic Seizure Monitoring Device for Caregivers"
• Potential commercial uses in healthcare, telemedicine, and wearable technology markets.
• Market implications include improved patient outcomes and caregiver support services.

• • Questions about Epileptic Seizure Monitoring Device:**

1. How does the device differentiate between normal skin conductance fluctuations and those indicative of an epileptic seizure? 2. What are the potential limitations of using wearable sensors for predicting and monitoring epileptic seizures?

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Ongoing studies on the effectiveness of wearable sensors in predicting epileptic seizures and improving patient outcomes.

Original Abstract Submitted

a device for predicting and monitoring epileptic seizures includes a wearable electrodermal activity (eda) sensor that measures skin conductance, a wearable respiration rate (rr) sensor and a microcontroller. the microcontroller receives high-frequency phasic signals from the eda sensor and compares the phasic signals to a first skin conductance threshold value and a second skin conductance threshold value to determine when to actuate a warning of an epi-seizure condition of a patient. when a warning alarm is generated, the microcontroller compares a number of breaths per minute to respiration rate thresholds to determine when a patient is in a seizure state. the microcontroller transmits warning and seizure mode alerts to a epi-seizure telemedicine application stored on a smart device to alert a caregiver of an incipient or on-going epileptic seizure.