Behaviorally Driven Electromagnetic Design

Case ID:
UA23-044
Invention:

This innovation is an improvement on 3D structured mesh devices based on extracted physiological data sets used for biometric monitoring. Human behavioral data collected on video is processed with machine learning and used to shape design considerations for electromagnetic properties of antenna structures embedded into the devices. This allows for the extraction of statistically relevant behavioral pattern data from the precisely tuned antenna structure and rectifiers for optimized power harvesting and device performance. The resulting system features uniquely personalized device and antenna designs that enable continuous, indefinite collection of high-fidelity biosignals beyond the capabilities of a conventional sensing system.

Background: 
Remote monitoring using smart biosensors can decrease patients’ referral to health centers up to 30%, saving time and money for both the patient and health centers. This innovation provides a framework for development and design of personally tailored, wireless, and battery-free sensing platforms for the next generation of wearable devices. The technology is also relevant for other wirelessly powered devices that interact with humans, such as input devices (mice, game controllers, remotes) and visualization devices (VR headsets, headphones).

Applications: 

  • Monitoring patients in the hospital
  • Monitoring patients in outpatient facilities
  • Monitoring patients at home
  • Monitoring prison inmates
  • Use in wirelessly powered devices (input devices, visualization devices)


Advantages: 

  • Wireless monitoring system
  • Optimization of power
  • Accurate data
  • Advanced collection of biosignal data
Patent Information:
Contact For More Information:
Tariq Ahmed
Sr Licensing Manager, College of Engineering
The University of Arizona
tariqa@tla.arizona.edu
Lead Inventor(s):
Philipp Gutruf
Tucker Stuart
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