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Barron Associates is developing the Cardiovascular Hemodynamics Processing (CHAMPS) System, a reliable, easy-to-use, and comfortable (i.e., non-cuff-based) continuous, ambulatory blood pressure monitor (cABPM) that can operate around the clock, even during activities of daily living (ADL). This new class of BP monitor will be an important addition to clinical practice, accurately and unobtrusively assessing individuals […]

The Dragon Vision software system has been developed by Barron Associates, Inc. under the National Eye Institute-sponsored ICARE program as alternative intervention for addressing non-strabismic amblyopia and convergence insufficiency (CI) in children. It uses well-established game development practices to create a fun and engaging vision therapy experience based on a baby dragon quest. In May […]

During the Phase I, Barron Associates developed a simple, low-cost, technology system to improve range and targeting for a 120mm mortar round.  Barron Associates’ mortar augmentation system expects to extend the nominal mortar range by more than 20% while simultaneously decreasing the impact dispersion by greater than 20%.  The Phase II research will include design, […]

The primary results of GRASP Phase I research have been published in the Occupational Therapy Journal of Research (OTJR). The paper, “Upper Extremity Function Assessment Using a Glove Orthosis and Virtual Reality System,” authored by Richard J. Adams (Barron Associates), Allison L. Ellington (Mary Baldwin University), Kate Armstead (UVA Encompass Health), Kristen Sheffield (UVA Encompass […]

Barron Associates has developed the Promoting AdheRence via Objective Technology to Assess Cystic Fibrosis Treatment (PROTRACT) system that combines sensing of nebulizer and airway clearance treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF). PROTRACT aims to motivate patients with CF to conduct their therapies as prescribed by providing an objective and accurate method for measuring patient adherence to […]

Under sponsorship of the National Eye Institute, Barron Associates, Inc. is developing a “Dragon Vision” video gaming system for children with amblyopia or convergence insufficiency. Sustained game play over a prescribed therapy regime is intended to improve visual acuity in patients with amblyopia and positive fusional vergence in patients with convergence insufficiency. From September 2018 […]

Unmanned aircraft typically rely on radio frequency (RF) links for at least command and control (C2) and navigation, and may also employ RF links for other critical functions, such as position reporting through ADS-B or mode C transponders.  Vehicles used in future On Demand Mobility (ODM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations, whether flown with […]

A patent filed by Barron Associates was allowed by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). This patent represents the latest iteration of Barron Associates’ novel fall detection technology and covers certain algorithmic and sensor paradigms.

Barron Associates participated in the 2018 Tech Tour for central Virginia students sponsored by the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC). This annual event aims to foster student interest in technology-related careers and to showcase the variety of tech career opportunities that are available in our community. More than 400 area students visited 50 technology-related companies […]

Barron Associates is developing the “Knee Biofeedback Rehabilitation Interface for Game-based Home Therapy (KneeBRIGHT)” system that combines electromyography (EMG) biofeedback with video game therapy to provide knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients with an engaging, effective tool for conducting rehabilitation exercises at home. KneeBRIGHT aims to motivate patients with knee OA to conduct regular muscle strengthening exercise […]