HOW IT WORKS

Using a combination of blood pressure monitoring and protein analysis, our device is able to detect signs of preeclampsia in expectant mothers from home. The blood pressure monitor is a non-invasive monitor that will send its data to a corresponding mobile app on the patient’s personal device. If the patient does not have a blood pressure monitor that has bluetooth capabilities, the patient manually enter their blood pressure each time they conduct that test.

The women’s protein levels will be analyzed using protein analysis through a colorimetric assay on a urine dipstick. The results of the colorimetric urine test will be analyzed through an image processing algorithm with the photo taken and uploaded to the mobile app. The combination of blood pressure data and the analysis of the colorimetric test will then go through another algorithm that will analyze the patient’s results and determine if any of the preeclampsia markers are present.

These markers will be specified between patient and their doctor and the parameters will be manually entered into the mobile app. If some markers are present, then the mobile app will notify the patient; and per the patient’s discretion they may decide to get additional tests done in a clinic or doctor’s office.

The mobile app will also require the patient to set up a secure profile to store the patient’s information. In order for the doctor to receive any of the patient’s data, the doctor must first set up their own log-in portal. None of the patient’s data will be sent to the doctor, even if they have connected their profiles using the code unique to each patient, unless the patient logs into their own account and manually sends their collected data.