Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a method of measuring body fatb in relation to lean body mass. BIA determines the bioelectrical impedance, or opposition to the flow of an electric current through body tissues which can then be used to estimate body fat based on total body water and fat-free mass. During BIA, a very low-level electrical current is sent through metal electrodes that are in contact with the skin. The current travels through the body and returns to the electrodes, where the strength of the returning signal is measured. Investigators have developed a BIA ring with wireless connectivity capabilities to estimate body fat based on the user’s personal profile (i.e., height, weight, and gender). The application is designed to keep the user profile and track the body fat mass for a prolonged period.

Competitive Advantages

• Portable and inexpensive

• Replace and/or complement commercial bulky BIA devices

• Tracks body composition over time

Opportunity

The smart-wearables market is seeing substantial growth. Consumers are looking at wearable technology to increase productivity and get healthy.1 The Global Wearable Devices Market, which includes smartwatches, fitness trackers, augmented and virtual reality headsets, and wearable cameras, is expected to exceed more than $51.6 Billion by 2022 at a CAGR 15.51%.2

Rowan University is looking for a partner for further development and commercialization of this technology through a license. The inventor is available to collaborate with interested companies.

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1 https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS43900918

2 https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/wearable-devices-market-global-industrydemand-

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