Wearable device developed in Sakarya Teknokent improves the quality of life of Parkinson's patients

Located in Sakarya University (SAU) Central Campus, Sakarya Teknokent operates with 133 companies and 1450 employees in 335 offices. Companies in Teknokent, where 1231 projects have been carried out to date, have a distribution rate of 64 percent in software, computer and communication technologies, 9 percent in the health sector, 6 percent in engineering and architecture activities and 21 percent in other sectors.

The electronic software company operating in Teknokent has initiated R&D work to develop a support device that will make life easier for Parkinson's patients with tremor symptoms. The "Singal Life" device, developed as a wearable technology product after approximately two years of work, works on the principle of mechanical vibration technology.

Designed as a wristband suitable for daily use, the device can be used without the need for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.

Thanks to the special frequency it applies, the device helps patients with tremor problems reduce some of the difficulties they encounter in daily life and move more comfortably and independently.

The patent-pending device can be used for 6 hours with a 30-minute charge.

"MORE 1000 PEOPLE STARTED USING THE PRODUCT"

Software Technology Company Owner Baran Oğuz told the AA correspondent that in their research, they learned that mechanical vibrations provide support to Parkinson's patients.

Explaining that they decided to produce the device after approximately two years of R&D studies, Oğuz stated that the device, which supports the patient with vibrations coming at special frequencies, is light, easy to carry and touch-sensitive.

Oğuz stated that the device has been in use for about 6 months and continued as follows:

"Parkinson's disease occurs when the dopamine receptors in our brain that enable us to move fail. With the system we developed, the vibrations sent by these special frequencies provide support to Parkinson's patients. Our device is a neuromodulation system that sends opposing vibrations to the brain in order to balance the faulty neurological signals caused by dopamine deficiency. We reached 50 people during the R&D period. More than 1000 people started using the product in about 6 months. We received 98 percent positive results from Parkinson's patients within 8 weeks."

Stating that they applied for a patent, Oğuz said that they often received positive feedback from the product and that they continued to improve themselves in the light of these feedback.

Oğuz said, "The patent process has not been finalized yet, but there is no company or country that has patented it anywhere else in the world. Our device is a support device for people with Parkinson's disease and multiple tremors, not a treatment device. The device is lightweight, easy to use and charges quickly. The vibration we developed with special frequencies provides good support for Parkinson's patients. When you wear it on the arm or ankle, these frequencies are good for the whole body." he said.

"YOU CAN CARRY THE GLASS EASILY, IT WOULD FALL OUT OF MY HAND BEFORE"

63-year-old retired teacher Mustafa Kemal Demirdelen, who has Parkinson's disease, said that he was diagnosed 3 years ago.

Explaining that the disease especially affects the muscles, Demirdelen said, "I had severe tremors, but I was introduced to the device. I was involved in it from the idea stage and it was tested on my body. When my tremors disappeared, I personally participated in the development of the device at every stage." he said.

Demirdelen pointed out that he found that the device was good for many symptoms of the disease and said, "I was able to go out and move more easily in society. It provided visual beauty as I did not tremble. In addition, it made me happy that the pain in other symptoms decreased, my sleep became regular at night, and my discomforts such as hitting the wall and throwing it on the floor disappeared. Before the device, I could not hold a cup, eat, or walk without taking someone's arm while walking on the road. I could walk leaning forward, it was not possible for me to stand upright. During the walking phase, There were deadlocks. I'm glad they're all gone." he said.

Ayşe Erdoğan, a 55-year-old housewife with Parkinson's disease, stated that she has been struggling with the disease for about 10 years and that her quality of life has improved after she started using the device.

Stating that he had difficulty even writing and sewing with a needle, and that this affected him psychologically, Erdoğan said, "After using this device, you become happier and your self-confidence increases. You can go out in public more easily, you can easily carry the glass while offering tea, before, it would have fallen out of my hand." he said.

Erdoğan explained that his body started to relax 30 minutes after he started using the device and said, "My contractions went away, my posture changed. There was also a loss of balance, but it started to improve." he said.