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Dizziness and vertigo can occur anywhere, and clinical evaluation cannot always wait for a patient to reach a specialized vestibular laboratory. In many cases, clinicians need to observe eye movements during positional maneuvers or gaze testing as quickly as possible. However, conventional vestibular diagnostic systems are often designed for fixed clinical environments and may require complex equipment setups.
This creates a clear need for a more flexible approach to vestibular assessment—one that can move with the patient.
VertiMobile™, developed by ZEHNIT Medical Technology, is a smartphone-based eye movement recording solution designed to support fast and flexible vestibular assessments at the bedside, in the clinic, or in other clinical environments. By combining dedicated goggles, a supported smartphone, and a mobile application, VertiMobile™ provides a practical way to observe, record, and document eye movements without relying on bulky equipment.
Making Vestibular Assessment More Accessible
Traditional vestibular diagnostic equipment plays an important role in specialized clinical care, but not every examination takes place in a dedicated testing room.
Patients may need to be evaluated in hospital wards, outpatient areas, emergency settings, or other environments where transporting large equipment is impractical. For patients experiencing acute dizziness or significant mobility limitations, bringing the diagnostic tool directly to the bedside can make the examination process more efficient.
VertiMobile™ is designed around this need for mobility. Its compact structure allows clinicians to perform eye movement recording wherever an assessment is required, helping simplify triage, clinical documentation, and follow-up decisions.
Rather than requiring a complete laboratory-style setup, the system uses a supported smartphone together with dedicated recording goggles and a mobile application to create a more portable assessment workflow.
A Smartphone-Based Approach to Eye Movement Recording
One of the defining features of VertiMobile™ is its use of smartphone technology for eye movement recording.
When the supported smartphone is securely mounted to the goggles, its camera can capture eye movement videos during vestibular examinations. This design transforms a familiar mobile device into part of a practical clinical assessment system.
The dedicated VertiMobile™ app supports the recording and management of examination data, allowing clinicians to observe and document nystagmus during relevant testing procedures.
This approach provides a convenient alternative for situations where clinicians need fast access to eye movement recording without setting up a larger diagnostic system.
More Than Traditional Frenzel Goggles
Frenzel goggles have traditionally been used to help clinicians observe eye movements during vestibular examinations. VertiMobile™ builds on this familiar clinical concept by adding digital recording and data management capabilities.
Compared with traditional observation-only approaches, the system supports:
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Video recording of eye movements
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Head position memory
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Digital data management
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Video review
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Customizable testing protocols
These capabilities can improve the continuity of clinical documentation and make it easier to review examination findings after the test has been completed.
For clinicians, this means that an examination can become more than a momentary observation. Recorded data can support documentation, follow-up, and communication within the clinical workflow.
Supporting Common Vestibular Examination Procedures
VertiMobile™ is designed to support several commonly used vestibular examination procedures.
The system supports:
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Gaze Test
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Dix-Hallpike Test
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Supine Roll Test
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Custom Test protocols
The inclusion of a Custom Test feature provides additional flexibility, allowing clinicians to create and save their own testing protocols based on their clinical workflow and assessment requirements.
This makes VertiMobile™ suitable for a variety of clinical scenarios, from routine bedside examinations to more flexible assessment protocols defined by individual clinicians.
Designed for Bedside Testing and Clinical Mobility
The value of portable diagnostic technology is not simply its smaller size. The real advantage lies in the ability to adapt the examination process to different clinical environments.
VertiMobile™ is designed for use:
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At the bedside
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In outpatient clinics
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During mobile clinical assessments
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In environments where bulky equipment is inconvenient
This flexibility can be especially useful when patients are unable to move easily or when clinicians need to perform a rapid assessment without transferring the patient to another room.
By bringing eye movement recording closer to the patient, VertiMobile™ supports a more adaptable model of vestibular evaluation.
A Lightweight and Patient-Friendly Design
Patient comfort is an important consideration during vestibular testing. Individuals experiencing dizziness or vertigo may already feel uncomfortable, and a complicated or unstable examination setup can add unnecessary stress.
VertiMobile™ incorporates soft facial padding and an adjustable head strap to provide a secure and comfortable fit. These design elements help the goggles remain stable during testing while supporting patient comfort in different clinical settings.
The compact design also helps reduce the physical burden associated with larger vestibular diagnostic systems, making the examination process more convenient for both patients and clinicians.
Secure Smartphone Docking for Reliable Recording
For a smartphone-based diagnostic solution, the stability of the phone and the accuracy of camera alignment are essential.
VertiMobile™ features a secure smartphone docking structure designed to hold the supported smartphone firmly in place. This helps maintain appropriate camera alignment during different head positions and supports clear, reliable video capture.
Stable positioning is particularly important during vestibular examinations involving changes in head orientation. By keeping the smartphone securely mounted, the system helps maintain consistent recording conditions throughout the assessment.
Improving Clinical Documentation and Follow-Up
Vestibular disorders often require more than a single examination. Clinicians may need to compare findings over time, review previous test results, or document changes following treatment.
Digital eye movement recording can support this ongoing process by creating a record of the examination rather than relying solely on real-time visual observation.
VertiMobile™ supports a more structured approach to clinical documentation through video recording and dedicated data management. This can be valuable for:
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Initial assessment
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Clinical follow-up
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Reviewing examination findings
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Monitoring changes over time
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Supporting communication between healthcare professionals
The ability to record and review eye movement data adds greater flexibility to the overall patient management process.
A Practical Tool for Modern Vestibular Care
Healthcare is increasingly moving toward more flexible and decentralized models of care. Diagnostic technology must therefore adapt to different environments rather than being limited to specialized laboratories.
VertiMobile™ reflects this trend by combining mobile technology with a dedicated clinical application. Its smartphone-based design allows clinicians to perform relevant eye movement assessments without the need for bulky equipment.
This makes the system particularly relevant to modern clinical environments where mobility, efficiency, and accessibility are increasingly important.
Part of a Broader Vestibular Technology Portfolio
VertiMobile™ is part of the broader ZEHNIT portfolio of vestibular diagnostic, balance assessment, rehabilitation, and software solutions.
Within a wider clinical technology ecosystem, portable eye movement recording can complement more comprehensive vestibular assessment systems and other specialized diagnostic solutions.
This provides healthcare providers with the flexibility to select appropriate tools based on different examination environments and patient needs.
The Future of Portable Vestibular Assessment
The development of portable diagnostic solutions is changing how healthcare professionals approach patient assessment.
Instead of requiring every patient to travel to a specialized testing environment, mobile technologies can help bring appropriate diagnostic capabilities closer to where care is delivered.
VertiMobile™ demonstrates how smartphone technology can be integrated into a dedicated clinical workflow to support portable eye movement recording. Its combination of mobility, digital recording, flexible testing, and patient-friendly design offers a practical direction for the future of bedside vestibular assessment.
Conclusion
VertiMobile™ represents a more flexible approach to vestibular eye movement recording.
By combining a supported smartphone, dedicated recording goggles, and a mobile application, the system enables clinicians to perform and document key vestibular assessments without relying on bulky equipment. Its support for Gaze Test, Dix-Hallpike, Supine Roll Test, and customizable testing protocols provides flexibility across a range of clinical workflows.
With its compact design, secure smartphone docking, digital recording capabilities, and bedside usability, VertiMobile™ helps bring vestibular assessment closer to the patient—wherever clinical evaluation is needed.
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