The underlying technology and methodology for the pilot funded device, NINscan, was awarded a patent in December 2024. Source: US 12,167,919 B2 (patentsgazette.uspto.gov)
Quan Zhang, Massachusetts General Hospital. This project will create an adapted version of NINscan, a Near-Infrared Neuromonitoring Device, with the goal of enabling older adults and AD patients to collect high quality brain and physiological data at home.
Title: AI-Supported In-Home Brain Assessments for Older Adults and Persons with Alzheimer's Disease Authors: Jian Shi, Jacqueline Gong, Gary Stragman, Deborah Blacker, Quan Zhang