MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611039707 A) filed by Galgotias University on March 30, 2026, for Automated Pain Assessment Tool For Non-Verbal Children.
Inventors include Abha Chaorsiya; Dr. Deepika Bajwan; Astha Srivastava; and Dr. Nancy Thakur.
The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an automated pain assessment tool for non-verbal children utilizing a multimodal artificial intelligence-based approach. The system integrates facial expression analysis, physiological signal monitoring, and behavioral movement detection to generate an objective pain score. Data is processed in real-time using machine learning models, and results are presented through a software interface for clinical use. The invention provides improved accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in pain evaluation while reducing reliance on subjective assessment methods. It is suitable for integration into hospital systems or deployment as a standalone device in pediatric and neonatal care environments.
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