Smart Camera-Based Patient-Specific Seizure Detection

Detection of seizures using smart cameras has potential benefits since it does not require contact with the patient and can be easily deployed. Timely seizure alerts are crucial to prevent potential complications from seizures such as secondary injuries, and to initiate treatment to stop a seizure. In our small, preliminary study, we demonstrated that camera-based patient-specific seizure detection can provide reliable detection of convulsive seizures and in some cases, even outperform the EEG-based seizure detector. We therefore see a need for the development of user-friendly, trainable, smart camera system which can be easily retrained for each patient by a caregiver or at home by a family member.