This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Northwestern University, The University of Texas System. Active years: 2026.
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Title: Youn Joung Kang and Acousto-Mechanic Sensor Innovation.
Introduction
Youn Joung Kang is an inventor based in Evanston, Illinois. His work includes an acousto-mechanic sensor designed to detect vibratory and motion signatures associated with physiological processes.
Latest Patents
Kang is associated with 1 patent: “Acousto-mechanic sensors and applications of same.” The invention describes a sensor incorporating at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU) to detect physiological vibrations and motion. A microcontroller receives and processes the IMU data, while a wireless communication system transmits the data. Potential applications include assessing drug efficacy for conditions that cause itching, monitoring disease severity, and evaluating treatment response.
Career Highlights
Kang’s listed organizational affiliations include Northwestern University and The University of Texas System.
Collaborations
His listed coworker is Keum San Chun. The collaboration is associated with the development of the acousto-mechanic sensor technology.
Conclusion
Youn Joung Kang’s patent presents a wireless sensing approach for collecting physiological motion data, with potential uses in evaluating symptoms, disease severity, and treatment response.
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