[TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY 1998-009]

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HyperSpace Helmet™ for Detecting Eye Movement
1998-009

Description
Researchers at Queen's University have designed and built an apparatus for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject, by detecting the subject's eye movement. The apparatus, called the HyperSpace Helmet™, is a tool for collecting data on the subject's ability to control eye movements when asked to perform specific tasks, e.g. look away from an illuminated light in the helmet. Drawing on the know-how of the inventors, the subject's results can be correlated to existing patient populations and a diagnosis of the disorder can be made. Additionally the device may be assistive in determining appropriate medication dosage for diagnosed subjects. The subject is asked to wear the HyperSpace Helmet™ and perform prescribed tasks.

Benefits of the Technology
The HyperSpace Helmet™ :
- is designed to be inexpensive, portable and easy-to-use. Existing devices are sophisticated instruments which are expensive, not portable and require a significant amount of training to use; and
- could easily be used by a school or public health group to screen children in a school setting. Minimal training of local personnel is required.

Commercial Status
The technology is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,231,187 issued on May 15, 2001. Prototype units are being manufactured and available for testing. PARTEQ Innovations is seeking licensees to further develop the technology.

Contact:
Anne Vivian-Scott
Director, Commercial Development
Phone: (613) 533-6000 ext. 75513
FAX: (613) 533-6853
E-mail: avivianscott@parteqinnovations.com