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Q: Why is a mouthguard a good place from which to measure impacts to the brain?

A: The Vector Mouthguard fits securely onto the upper teeth of the athlete. Because the upper teeth are rigidly attached to the skull, we can accurately measure skull movement and calculate the accelerations and decelerations experienced by the brain.

Q: Can the system diagnose or prevent concussions?

A: No. The Impact Intelligence™ System is not intended for use as a diagnostic tool. The system does not prevent concussions. The system is a tool for athletic trainers and sports medicine personnel to receive highly accurate, objective data allowing them to make more informed decisions on the field. While the system can aid in the assessment, evaluation and analysis of head injuries, it is only part of a larger, comprehensive concussion management solution to be provided by the schools, teams, and organizations.

Q: What impact severity threshold do you use to flag a player for concussion evaluation?

A: We report all impacts regardless of magnitude. The athletic training and medical staff can choose to turn thresholding on if desired and can set multiple thresholds of their choosing both for the team and at the individual level. Industry research continues by scores of universities and researchers. Our system is designed to be flexible to emerging findings as they are discovered and verified.

Q: What data is being recorded and stored in the cloud?

A: All linear and rotational impacts above a certain threshold, determined by the sports medicine staff, are recorded for every player wearing an active Vector Mouthguard. The data is transferred in real-time to a user interface on the sideline and then securely placed in a cloud-based system.

Q: Is the data protected and private?

A: Yes, all data is stored privately in a secure database designed for permission-only access. No personal information is ever shared beyond the team’s medical and coaching staff.

Q: What is ESP™ Chip Technology?

A: i1 Biometrics has developed proprietary algorithms that allow for highly accurate data to be collected by powerful, microelectronic sensors. The impacts are detected by an embedded tri-axial accelerometer and gyroscope. Once collected, the data is analyzed and translated into robust visual representations that aid athletic trainers, doctors and coaches. The ESP™ Chip Technology is at the heart of the Vector Mouthguard and other wearable technologies from i1 Biometrics.

Q: Does the Vector Mouthguard provide the same comfort and protection of other non-sensing mouthguards?

A: Yes, thanks to VistaMaxx™, a patented improvement in material science developed by ExxonMobil, the Vector MouthGuard allows for a rapid 'boil and bite' customization to teeth, while providing similar protection, strong coupling, and superior retention.

Q: Where can I purchase the Vector MouthGuard?

A: Teams with athletes 13 and older may purchase the Vector directly from the company now. We are taking pre-orders currently for Spring and Fall football, lacrosse and ice hockey deliveries. You can request a quote by clicking here.

Individual Vector MouthGuards will be available by the Summer of 2015 for purchase through our website and should be in stores by the fall of 2015.

Youth sizes (athletes 12 and younger) will be available by the Summer of 2015.

To be put on a waiting list for more information about buying individual Vector MouthGuards, please click here and complete our short form.

Q: Can I use this system with my current EMR and concussion management software?

A: Yes, the Impact Intelligence™ System can be integrated with EMR systems.

Q: Where can I find a scientific White Paper that validates the technology?

A: You can find a White Paper on the Impact Intelligence™ System by clicking here.

Q: Who is i1 Biometrics?

A: i1 Biometrics is a leading provider of monitoring and measurement technologies, focused on developing products and systems in the areas of entertainment, safety, and performance. To learn more, contact us at: [email protected].