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Smartphone-based neurobehavioral testing in the blink of an eye

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An app that turns an ordinary mobile phone into a device for conducting neurobehavioral evaluations could make it easier and more cost-effective to diagnose neurological disorders.

The BlinkLab smartphone application enables remote neurobehavioral testing in children and adults to help diagnose and monitor neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The app, which evaluates eye movements and blinks, can also be used in neuroscience and psychology research to study fundamental mechanisms underlying learning and memory formation.

Until now, these tests have required dedicated hardware in a permanent lab environment with substantial face-to-face interaction between researcher and participant. No face attachments are needed for this user-friendly device, which makes it especially suitable for infants and patients with sensory issues.

The BlinkLab smartphone app allows remote performance of neurobehavioral tests using the user’s own cell phone. People can do the tests by themselves at home following the user-friendly instructions provided by the app. Experiments can be programmed by the health-care professionals or researchers and selected from a list on the smartphone by the user. Data acquired with BlinkLab can be securely shared with health-care professionals or researchers.

During a typical evaluation, the user will watch an entertaining movie or play a video game while the smartphone delivers short auditory and visual stimuli. A test takes about 10-20 minutes. BlinkLab measures the user’s responses, and, using state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms, provides a behavioral readout that characterizes specific movements.

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About BlinkLab

BlinkLab, a company founded by neuroscientists at Princeton University, over the past several years has fully developed a smartphone based diagnostic platform for autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Our most advanced product is an autism diagnostic test that leverages the power of smartphones, AI and machine learning to deliver screening tests specifically designed for children as young as 18 months old. This marks a significant advancement, considering traditional diagnoses typically occur around five years of age, often missing the crucial early window for effective intervention. BlinkLab is led by an experienced management team and directors with a proven track record in building companies and vast knowledge in digital healthcare, computer vision, AI and machine learning. Our Scientific Advisory Board consists of leading experts in the field of autism and brain development allowing us to bridge most advanced technological innovations with groundbreaking scientific research.

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