BrainCapture

A Medical Technology Company bringing affordable EEG scans and interpretations to everyone.
IoT
healthcare app
mobile apps
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BrainCapture brings accessible EEG scans in low-resource settings through a mobile app that connects via Bluetooth to an amplifier connected to an EEG cap.

Bluetooth Connectivity
Enables communication between the EEG cap and a smart device via an amplifier to transmit data wirelessly.
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EEG Scan
Provides a step-by-step guide for operators to conduct EEG recordings, capturing real-time data from the cap's electrodes.
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Diagnosis
Facilitates secure data upload to the cloud for remote access and analysis by a medical specialist.
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The challenge

BrainCapture's mission is to revolutionize EEG (electroencephalogram) scans, a vital tool in detecting epilepsy. 

Traditional EEG scans that measure electrical activity in the brain using small metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp are expensive, difficult to operate and often inaccessible in low-resource settings like Kenya. 

Our challenge was to create an IoT mobile app that could seamlessly connect to an amplifier, facilitating affordable and efficient EEG scans even without an internet connection.

The solution

In collaboration with BrainCapture, we created an inclusive, cost-effective and accessible solution that functions seamlessly without depending on an internet connection. 

The result of our efforts is an intricately designed application that provides EEG operators with a streamlined process, allowing them to establish a Bluetooth connection to an amplifier intricately linked to an EEG cap.

The application guides the operator through a sequence of steps, commencing with a pre-interview to gather pertinent patient information, then walks them through a series of guided exercises for calibration, hyperventilation, and photic stimulation while recording the EEG with the data captured by the electrodes in the cap. 

In the final step, the operator completes an evaluation form, securely uploading it to the cloud. This crucial feature enables medical specialists to remotely access and analyze the data, providing them with the tools for timely diagnoses. 

Throughout development, we adhered to the rigorous IEC 62304 standard, ensuring full regulatory compliance and certifying the app as a legitimate medical device.