fNIR & Related Physiologic Monitoring

Archinoetics specializes in physiologic monitoring using non-invasive custom and off-the-shelf sensors for applications in functional brain imaging, cerebral monitoring, and vital signs detection. With a focus on wearable, low-power sensors combined with the intelligent computing expertise of Archinoetics, these monitoring systems are well-designed for mobile applications in natural environments.

Functional Near-Infrared (fNIR) Systems

Archinoetics is the developer of the OTIS fNIR (functional near-infrared) imaging system, a wearable, battery-powered, wireless system that includes an integrated EEG system for use in natural environments. OTIS monitors tissue oxygenation levels through non-invasive optical imaging techniques for applications in several functional brain imaging and physiologic monitoring applications. This system is also used for monitoring of cerebral oxygenation levels and multiple vital signs from a single, wearable device. The photo to the right shows one customized version of the OTIS system (note the system’s size compared to a penny).

Cognitive State Assessment

With the high rate of data being presented to users on a daily basis, avoiding cognitive overload is key to maintaining high operator performance. The OTIS fNIR system is used to assess cognitive state and workload so it may be coupled with applications that use cognitive information to avoid operator performance decrements.

GLOC Prediction

Combining Archinoetics’ OTIS fNIR system with an integrated EEG system and intelligent algorithms results in a helmet-worn, multi-signal physiologic monitoring system that predicts GLOC instances in high-speed flight prior to onset.

OTIS has been used in research efforts in collaboration with the following organizations:

• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
• Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
• Office of Naval Research (ONR)
• Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC)
• Air Force Research Labs (AFRL)
• Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
• National Science Foundation (NSF)

• Microsoft Research
• Boeing Phantom Works
• Lockheed Martin ATL
• Athena ISG / GTXtreme
• QinetiQ

• University of Virginia
• Georgia Tech University
• University of Central Florida

• ALS Association
• Individuals (for assistive technology)