Scottish sensor technology startup Novosound has been granted a patent for its Slanj digital platform, an ultrasound measurement system targeted at the medical and wearable device markets.
Novosound manufactures wearable Wi-Fi-enabled ultrasound devices that use gel-free, high-resolution sensors to solve the problems associated with traditional ultrasound technology.
The patent gives Novosound exclusive rights to sell its wireless wearable technology platform in the US and UK.
”We are really proud that Novosound has been awarded the first patent for a wearable ultrasound system. This allows for the integration and licensing of technology with smartwatch partners to provide a deeper look into the body, enhancing the readings provided by optical and electrical sensors, and improving his 24/7 blood pressure on the wrist. You can unlock the holy grail of monitoring. ” said his CEO Dave Hughes. said the Novosound co-founder in a statement.
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The company was founded in 2018 as the first spin-off of the University of the West of Scotland.
In 2018, Novosound launched the following services: £1.5 million ($1.9 million) in private equity seed investment.
I received the novosound The 2019 investment round was led by Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund and included additional funding from Foresight Scottish Growth Fund and £1.5 million ($1.9 million) from Par Equity, Kelvin Capital, Gabriel Investments and The Scottish We invested £3.3 million ($4.1 million) in a £3.3 million ($4.1 million) investment round. investment bank.
patent of The Slanj Digital Platform is the 21st patent awarded to the company since 2018 and the third patent directly related to the company's wearable ultrasound technology since 2020.
In 2020, the UK Patent Office granted Novosound a patent for the manufacture of ultrasonic array transducers. A year later, the company received another patent for thin-film ultrasonic manufacturing technology.
In 2022, Novosound entered into a commercial partnership with diagnostics and digital health company PAVmed Inc. The goal of the partnership was to develop technology that addresses intravascular imaging problems.
The company hired former Intel executive David Jolliffe in 2023 and promoted co-founder David Hughes from chief technology officer to CEO.
Other companies in the ultrasound market include British Columbia-based handheld ultrasound companies. Clarius Mobile Health and an American company butterfly networka manufacturer of handheld ultrasound systems that connect to smartphones.