Early diagnosis is often the key to dealing with illnesses like Dementia and some other mental disorders. A company called BrainWaveBank has developed new wireless headphones which can help detect these problems.
The headphones record the brain's electroencephalographic data via Bluetooth. The electroencephalographic data is a way to analyze the brain's electrical activity. The data collected by the headphone is then sent to a computer that analyzes it with the help of latest machine learning methods. This analysis can help identify the signs of decline in the brain's cognitive function.
The device is still in test stage. It requires the users to wear the headphones for 15 to 20 minutes and play a set of games that test the brain's cognitive functions such as reaction times, memory etc. The device is expected to be released within the next 3 years after it has been thoroughly tested.
The number of people suffering from dementia and other similar disorders is on the rise. And a lot of the cures that are available depend on detecting these illnesses early. BrainWaveBank's invention can really change the way we deal with dementia and other mental disorders and help with their treatment.