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Non-Invasive Physiological Monitoring

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Contract: W31P4Q-04-C-R282
Agency Tracking Number: 04SB1-0203
Amount: $98,732.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: SB041-012
Solicitation Number: 2004.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2004
Award Year: 2004
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2004-09-22
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2005-05-24
Small Business Information
20 New England Business Center
Andover, MA 01810
United States
DUNS: 073800062
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 R. Ferguson
 Principal Scientist
 (978) 689-0003
 ferguson@psicorp.com
Business Contact
 B. Green
Title: Executive Vice President
Phone: (978) 689-0003
Email: green@psicorp.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Physical Sciences Inc (PSI) proposes to develop non-invasive sensors for measurement of vital statistics with compact, head-mounted tracking-stabilized optical diagnostics through the eye. PSI's unique approach to retinal tracking is the key enabling technology. The potential benefits of continuous physiological monitoring of war fighters' health and status on the battlefield range from early detection of bio-warfare agent signs and symptoms, to remote e-triage and vital statistics diagnostics, and measures of cognitive function. The ability to perform a sufficient variety of distinct, high sensitivity, spatially and spectrally precise measurements in vivo with a single compact, low power instrument is essential. In order to build practical and unobtrusive Ocular Physiological Monitor (OPM) devices, advanced electro-optic technology design and development for critical components will be pursued in proposed R&D program. Combining MEMS optics technologies with novel PSI tracking/sensing systems will allow high performance diagnostic systems to be incorporated in head/helmet-mounted systems and eyewear already in use by the military.

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