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Turkish University Offers Wearable Graphene Textile-Based Electrooculography Monitoring and Object Interaction System

Summary

Profile Type
Technology offer
POD Reference
TOTR20240221019
Term of Validity
21 February 2024 - 20 February 2025
Company's Country
Turkey
Type of partnership
Investment agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
This technology offers a superior interaction and communication system between humans and machines/computers compared to existing wet electrode-based methods, showcasing the potential of graphene e-textiles for advanced HCI systems.
Full Description
The described invention presents an intriguing wearable signal acquisition system based on electrooculography (EOG). One notable aspect is its provision of a low-cost alternative magnetic plate for gene transfer to cells via magnetofection. Additionally, it introduces a wearable signal acquisition system using a graphene-coated headband, demonstrating enhanced performance compared to conventional wet electrodes. This system enables human-computer interaction (HCI) or human-machine interface (HMI) through signals generated by eye movements. Noteworthy strengths include robustness, adaptability, and lightweight design across various setups, as well as the innovative use of graphene-coated headbands and optimized electrode placement for improved command generation and EOG signal utilization. In summary, this technology offers a superior interaction and communication system between humans and machines/computers compared to existing wet electrode-based methods, showcasing the potential of graphene e-textiles for advanced HCI systems.
Advantages and Innovations
Wearable Signal Acquisition System: The system offers a wearable signal acquisition system based on electrooculography (EOG), allowing for convenient and continuous monitoring of eye movements without the need for cumbersome equipment.

Low-Cost Alternative for Gene Transfer: It provides a low-cost alternative magnetic plate for magnetofection, facilitating gene transfer into cells through a process that is more affordable compared to conventional methods.

Use of Graphene-Coated Headband: The technology utilizes a graphene-coated headband as part of the wearable signal acquisition system, offering a lightweight and comfortable interaction interface.

Improved Performance over Conventional Wet Electrodes: Compared to traditional wet electrodes, the system demonstrates enhanced performance in signal acquisition, making it suitable for various applications in human-computer interaction and human-machine interfaces.

Control of Signals Generated by Eye Movements: The electrooculogram-based system enables the control of signals generated by eye movements, allowing for efficient interaction between humans and computers or machines.

Robustness, Adaptability, and Lightweight Design: The system is robust, adaptable to different setups, and lightweight, thanks to features such as dry electrodes and the use of graphene-coated textiles.

Enhanced Command Generation and Signal Utilization: With its innovative design and optimized electrode placement, the system achieves improved command generation and utilizes EOG signals effectively, leading to enhanced performance in human-computer interaction.

Utilization of Graphene E-Textiles: The wearable headband system demonstrates the potential of utilizing graphene e-textiles, not only addressing existing challenges but also paving the way for the development of advanced human-computer interaction systems.
Stage of Development
Lab tested
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Those who want to use this technology
Type and Size of Partner
SME <=10R&D InstitutionSME 11-49SME 50 - 249UniversityBig companyOther
Type of partnership
Investment agreement

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
06005002 - Sensors & Wireless products
Market keywords
09009001 - Conglomerates and holding companies
Targeted countries
All countries