Neckband

A wearable sensor for cervical auscultation that

captures and visualizes swallowing-related sounds and movements

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GOKURI NECKBAND

NB4HC

Detection and amplification of sounds from the anterior neck

The device will be worn around the anterior neck as an external wearable device

At the point of care in clinics, nursing care homes, hospitals and patients’ homes

The Neckband captures swallowing sounds by detecting vibrations through a piezoelectric sensor configured as a contact microphone. Additionally, it monitors neck posture using an integrated IMU sensor for comprehensive data collection.

Positioning: Flexible. Wear on the anterior neck cervical region, approx. between C3-C5

Hygiene: Clean with alcohol wipe

Reusable: Yes

Auscultation sensor bandwidth: 100Hz - 2000Hz

Connectivity: BLE5.0 or USB2 (Android 13+)

Battery life (wireless) : Approx. 2.5h

Charging time: Approx. 1h

IEC60601-1,IEC60601-1-2 Certified

APP

The application enables easy swallowing assessments, providing quantified results accessible to all, including non-specialists

VS

(Video Stethoscopy)

Records swallowing sound together with synchronized video, securely stored in the cloud.

SST

(Simple Swallowing Test)

A simple 5ml and 30ml water swallow test designed to quickly confirm patients safe to continue eating.

TOMASS

(Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids)

GOKURI supported automation of the TOMASS test: a playful cracker eating test to grade chewing and swallowing.

Others

Other screening protocols, such as RSST, MWST, the Food Test, and others, are also included in the GOKURI APP.

GOST

(Gokuri Swallowing Test)

Provide an guideline for the appropriate dietary form selection by comprehensively assessing ①-③ factors:

① Swallowing condition (Water Swallowing Test)
② General physical condition
③ Oral and Occupational Condition

Cloud

The cloud system allows medical professionals to access patient data remotely and collaborate for accurate swallowing care

Customize Dashboards

Empower users to create personalized dashboards by selecting the information they need to monitor patients effectively in a "User Summary."

Video and Sound Data

Access video recordings and swallowing sound data to review and assess patients' swallowing abilities and overall condition effectively.

Compatibility and Sharing

Access patient data securely from anywhere with proper permissions. This ensures timely care for patients outside their primary network and enables seamless collaboration among healthcare professions for accurate care and treatments.

Patient Empowerment

Give patients and their families the report document to better understand patients’ health. Access to data helps them make informed decisions about nutrition, treatments, and overall wellness.

Improved Security

Ensure robust data protection with advanced security measures. Detect and prevent unauthorized access while safeguarding sensitive healthcare information.

Realtime Audio Segmentation

Neckband