STMicroelectronics and X2 Biosystems Celebrate Shipment of 5,000th Concussion Sensor System
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Advanced sensing, computing, RF and power chips in action in an unprecedented
range of activities, from youth sports to the NFL
Geneva, Switzerland, Seattle, WA, September 6, 2013 - As millions of fall sports
participants take to the field to kick off the 2013 sports season, players in a
wide range of activities are wearing electronic head-impact monitoring patches
("xPatches") developed by X2 Biosystems with advanced technology from
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers
across the spectrum of electronics applications.
In addition to surpassing the milestone of 5,000 xPatch sensor systems shipped,
the X2 Biosystems' Integrated Concussion Exam (ICE) software has been adopted by
a broader audience. This customer list includes the NFL (National Football
League), which has mandated the use of the X2 ICE in all practices and games of
all 32 teams this season. A cloud-connected mobile application environment, the
X2 ICE captures athlete concussion history and pre-season neuro-cognitive
function, balance, and coordinate-performance data, which is then used as a
baseline for comparison after a suspected injury event.
The X2 xPatch uses miniature sensors to monitor the impacts experienced by each
player and transmits data to X2's ICE software where sideline staff can examine
it in context of the individual athlete's recent impact history and lifetime
concussion history.
X2 Biosystems worked with STMicroelectronics to build the wearable xPatches,
which are smaller than an American Quarter (25-cent piece). They incorporate
ST's tiny MEMS motion-sensing chips, ultra low-power STM32L microcontroller,
SPIRIT1 low-power radio transmitter, and miniature power-supply and battery-
charging ICs.
"The development of the X2 Biosystems xPatch would not have been possible
without ST's advanced technologies. The xPatch integrates all required functions
for head-impact monitoring, analysis, and wireless data transmission in a small,
inconspicuous, comfortably wearable format," said Christoph Mack, CEO of X2
Biosystems. "Because it's so small and lightweight, it can be attached easily
and unobtrusively behind the player's ear - athletes forget they're wearing it
within minutes. This frees the athlete to perform at the limit of their
abilities; playing hard, while playing safe."
"We are delighted that our technologies, including MEMS precision movement
sensing and ultra low-power radio and ICs, have enabled the creation of the X2
xPatch system, augmenting sports bodies' efforts to safeguard the wellbeing of
participants," commented Benedetto Vigna, Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group, STMicroelectronics. "The level of
miniaturization, integration, and power efficiency ST has been able to deliver
has allowed X2 to apply its systems at the professional, university, high-school
and youth levels in Football, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Boxing and Field Hockey.
Through capturing and analyzing over 600,000 head impact events so far, X2 and
ST are helping to keep athletes safer."
Medical professionals within sports, military, and industrial safety areas
believe that better management of concussions can help prevent serious brain
injuries, which are associated with conditions such as dementia and depression
later in life. The evidence is strong that the brain can repair itself after
most concussions, if the condition is recognized and managed appropriately.
Information provided by the X2 Concussion Management System helps to monitor
impact events, promote adherence to the standard of care, coordinate the return
to play process, and improve both acute and long-term brain health outcomes.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2012, the Company's net revenues were $8.49 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.
About X2 Biosystems
X2 Biosystems, Inc. has developed the world's first systems for comprehensive,
end to end management of concussion and other brain injuries. X2's xPatch
products provide real time 6 axis measurement of head impact events that cause
sports brain injury (SBI) and present impact information in an athlete's
individuated head impact history and brain injury risk profile. X2 Biosystems'
mission is to provide useful, affordable product systems to help stop the
epidemic of SBIs in Athletics, Military, and Industrial Safety. For more
information, please visit www.X2bio.com
For Press Information Contact:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
X2 Biosystems
Rich Able
Chief Marketing Officer
+1 206 412 2460
rich(at)x2bio.com
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