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An Earbud to Predict Seizures?
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Imagine a tiny, unobtrusive brain monitor — like an earbud or a hearing aid — that could read brainwaves through the ear.
Amazing as it sounds, this tiny device could help predict seizures and track daily seizures in people with uncontrolled epilepsy, according to a small pilot study.
Engineers at Imperial College in London have developed exactly that.
An EEG device that can be worn inside the ear, like a hearing aid.
Tags: brainwaves, earbud, EEG readings, PC, recurring seizures, smartphone, tablet
Embrace — A Seizure Smartwatch With Style
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Embrace makes it very easy to monitor physiological stress, sleep and physical activity.
You can check your entire day in a glance in a way that is easy to understand.
If you push yourself too much, the Embrace will gently remind you with a vibration that you need some time to recover. You can customize it to suit your behavior and needs.
Tags: alert, android and Apple phones, attractive, behavior, bluetooth, developed at M.I.T., medical quality, monitors, physical activity, physiological stress, seizure, sleep, smartphone, vibrate
Find it – with the “Tile”
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The Tile is a device that helps you locate misplaced objects using your smartphone in a way that is easy and intuitive.
This simple and sleek location tracking app can be used to help find any item you don’t want to misplace.
You can place small, affordable Tiles on wallets, purses, computers, luggage, etc., allowing them to communicate within the world’s largest lost and found network.
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