{"id":305,"date":"2026-02-04T20:41:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:01:58","slug":"medtrac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/medtrac\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDTRAC\u2122 &#8211; The 4Trac wearable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MEDTRAC\u2122 &#8211; Wearable Sensor <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This 4Trac wearable integrates four  medical-grade sensors (HRV, movement, GSR, and biophoton) to deliver multiple concurrent signal streams that can be triangulated to generate both real-time and longitudinal data across the MEDTRAC Health, Wellness, Sports, Performance, Longevity, and Clinical Decision platforms.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This design is the result of MEDTRAC&#8217;s research into existing health wearables, which were found to lack the real-time data-streaming resolution and granularity required for MEDTRAC&#8217;s precision health platform. It also incorporates our research into UVA and UVB spectral bands to assess rapid autonomic nervous system response variability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the design goals are achieved, it will allow us to capture sufficient data to perform a remote wellness test on clients and facilitate continuous live health monitoring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This early design is based upon integrating existing medical grade sensor technology to allow it to be brought to market without complex and costly 1-2 year medical device testing. By designating it as a research tool, we can use in the clinical and with research clients for monitoring during testing &amp; treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45-1024x678.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\" srcset=\"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45-1024x678.png 1024w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45-300x199.png 300w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45-768x508.png 768w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45.png 1035w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" style=\"width:585px;height:auto\" srcset=\"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-683x1024.png 683w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-200x300.png 200w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-768x1152.png 768w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEDTRAC Remote Scan Data Capture Sensor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(Research-Stage, Multi-Modal Wearable for Closed-Loop Biofeedback Analysis)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What This Product Is (in one sentence)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>research-stage wearable biofeedback device<\/strong> that combines <strong>GSR, optoelectronic light sensing (UVA\/UVB), and inertial\/HRV data<\/strong> to capture real-time physiological response during frequency-based interrogation, producing synchronized, multi-channel data for longitudinal health, performance, and illness analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Why This Device Exists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5618427840165072;width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44.png 442w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MEDTRAC Remote Scan Data Capture Sensor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Research-Stage Multi-Modal Wearable for Closed-Loop Biofeedback Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>MEDTRAC Remote Scan Data Capture Sensor<\/strong> is a research-stage wearable designed to measure how the human body responds in real time to controlled stimuli. It combines <strong>galvanic skin response (GSR)<\/strong>, <strong>optoelectronic light sensing (UVA\/UVB)<\/strong>, and <strong>movement and heart-rate variability (HRV) context<\/strong> into a single, compact forearm-worn device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than measuring static health metrics, the device focuses on <strong>physiological response<\/strong> \u2014 how the nervous system, metabolic signalling, and recovery systems behave moment by moment. This makes it suitable for <strong>longevity optimisation, general health analysis, and complex chronic conditions<\/strong>, without diagnosing or prescribing treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The device is currently positioned as a <strong>research, wellness, and performance analysis tool<\/strong>, with a clear pathway toward a future production-ready, licensable platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Device Exists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most consumer wearables measure <em>state<\/em>: heart rate, steps, sleep stages, or calories. These metrics are useful, but they describe what the body looks like at rest or over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most clinical biofeedback tools, on the other hand, attempt to measure <em>response<\/em> \u2014 but often rely on subjective techniques, manual interpretation, or equipment that does not scale beyond a clinic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MEDTRAC Remote Scan Sensor is designed to sit between these two worlds. It is objective, repeatable, response-aware, and built specifically for <strong>closed-loop analysis<\/strong>. Instead of asking <em>\u201cWhat is the body doing?\u201d<\/em>, it asks a more important question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHow does the body respond, right now, to a defined stimulus \u2014 and how does that response change over time?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Cases &#8211;  Who can use the product ?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally designed to help automate In Clinic realtime test biofeedback, the device may also be suitable for the following groups subject to testing &amp; validation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wellness &amp; Longevity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance Training &amp; Sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Stress-Risk Industries (Nuclear power stations, emergency doctor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Team Monitoring &#8211; Training or live (where permitted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Health Monitoring (as a regulated device)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"475\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329\" srcset=\"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-48.png 719w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-48-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Design Philosophy: Triangulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the device is a simple principle: <strong>no single signal is trusted on its own<\/strong>. Physiological systems are complex, noisy, and context-dependent. Reliable insight only emerges when multiple independent signals move together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve this, the device captures five synchronised data streams, each measuring a different aspect of human physiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-47-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-328\" srcset=\"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-47-1024x683.png 1024w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-47-300x200.png 300w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-47-768x512.png 768w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-47.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autonomic Response: Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GSR provides a fast, direct window into the autonomic nervous system. By measuring changes in skin conductance and resistance, the device captures <strong>how quickly the body reacts<\/strong>, the <strong>direction of that reaction<\/strong>, and <strong>how efficiently it recovers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In MEDTRAC\u2019s approach, GSR is not used as a generic \u201cstress score.\u201d Instead, it functions as a <strong>reaction detector<\/strong> during frequency exposure, biofeedback interrogation, and closed-loop testing. This matters because GSR reacts within seconds, whereas slower metrics such as HRV can take minutes to meaningfully shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This immediacy makes GSR essential for understanding cause-and-effect rather than correlation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metabolic and Cellular Proxy: Optoelectronic Light Sensing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside GSR, the device uses <strong>UVA, UVB, and photonic light sensors<\/strong> to detect subtle changes in light emission and reflection at the skin surface. These signals act as a non-contact proxy for metabolic and cellular activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crucially, optical sensing is a <strong>completely independent physical modality<\/strong> from GSR. One measures electrical resistance; the other measures photons. When both signals shift together during a stimulus, confidence in the result increases. When they diverge, the system flags uncertainty rather than forcing an interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This multi-physics approach dramatically reduces false positives compared to single-vector systems and helps distinguish genuine physiological response from artefact or noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context and Readiness: Movement and HRV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third data stream provides background context rather than real-time interrogation. Using an IMU and HRV-capable sensor (Movesense-class or equivalent), the device tracks movement, posture, recovery state, and autonomic balance over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This channel is <strong>not used to decide responses in real time<\/strong>. Instead, it establishes safety boundaries, readiness, and longitudinal baselines. In simple terms, it helps answer whether the body is stable enough to respond meaningfully and whether observed changes are likely genuine or confounded by motion, fatigue, or stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Product Concept<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The device is designed as a <strong>compact forearm-worn module<\/strong>, approximately the size of a Movesense sensor plus around 50% additional volume. It mounts on a soft Velcro strap, ensuring consistent placement and pressure without discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skin contact is required for GSR electrodes, while a small optical window enables light sensing. Movement and HRV data can be captured via an embedded IMU or paired sensor, depending on deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the outset, the design is modular. Sensor blocks are replaceable, and all components are sourced from <strong>commercially available, already-certified sensor technologies<\/strong>. This is a deliberate choice to accelerate development, reduce risk, and keep regulatory positioning clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory Positioning and Intent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MEDTRAC Remote Scan Sensor is <strong>not<\/strong> a diagnostic medical device. It does not make medical claims, prescribe treatment, or replace clinical judgement. It is designed as a <strong>data capture and biofeedback measurement tool<\/strong>, providing structured inputs into analysis workflows rather than outputs or decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, assembling pre-approved sensor components does not automatically make the device a Class II or IIa medical device, particularly when no diagnosis or treatment is provided and outputs are framed as <strong>signals, trends, and responses<\/strong>. This positioning mirrors how fitness trackers, HRV monitors, and research-grade biosensors are commonly deployed today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A future production version could be CE-marked as a wellness or research device, or follow a controlled medical pathway if required. Nothing in the current design forces that decision prematurely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Device Fits into the MEDTRAC Ecosystem<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practical terms, the wearable quietly measures how the body reacts using skin response, light signals, movement, and heart rhythm. At the same time, the MEDTRAC platform introduces controlled frequency-based stimuli for analysis or biofeedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system then observes what happens next. Does the nervous system react? Does metabolic signalling shift? Does the body recover smoothly or show signs of overload? These reactions are captured in real time \u2014 not guessed, not interpreted emotionally, just measured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over days and weeks, MEDTRAC compares responses across time, across frequencies, and across phases of stress and recovery. The result is a profile of <strong>how the body behaves<\/strong>, not just how it feels. This approach works for longevity optimisation, general health, and complex multi-system illness, without diagnosing disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closed-Loop Logic at a High Level<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The logic is intentionally simple. Sensors capture response. MEDTRAC evaluates signal changes. Frequencies are sequenced or adjusted. Sensors confirm response or overload. The loop repeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system does not assume a frequency is good or bad. It asks a single grounding question: <strong>what did the body actually do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters: A Structural Breakthrough<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach represents a genuine structural shift rather than incremental improvement. Most systems rely on one signal and one interpretation method. MEDTRAC combines <strong>electrical (GSR), optical (light), and mechanical\/autonomic (IMU and HRV)<\/strong> signals simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of predicting what <em>should<\/em> work, the system measures what <em>did<\/em> work \u2014 in that body, at that moment. This is essential for longevity optimisation, chronic illness, and complex cases where averages and population models fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the sensors are wearable, the logic deterministic, and the analysis longitudinal, the system scales beyond the clinic. It can operate at home, in research cohorts, and across populations without clinician presence at every step. The clean separation between data capture, analysis, stimulus, and human judgement is exactly the structure regulators prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Forearm Was Chosen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forearm is not an arbitrary choice. It represents the best overall compromise between signal quality, practicality, and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For GSR, the forearm provides reliable sweat gland activity without the excessive noise seen in fingers or the low responsiveness of the upper arm. For optical sensing, the skin is thin, relatively hair-free, and offers consistent light absorption characteristics. For movement and HRV context, the forearm captures stillness and posture cleanly without constant fine-motor interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mechanically, the forearm offers a flat, stable surface with controlled strap tension and minimal joint flexion, enabling repeatable placement across sessions. From a user perspective, it is non-invasive, discreet, comfortable under clothing, and easy to apply without training. From a regulatory standpoint, it avoids high-risk anatomical areas such as the head, chest, or neck and aligns with established wellness and research instrumentation norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forearm does not win every category outright \u2014 but it wins overall, which is what matters for a scalable platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Status Statement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MEDTRAC Remote Scan Data Capture Sensor is a research-stage wearable designed to collect synchronised biofeedback signals during controlled frequency exposure. It is intended for investigational, wellness, and performance analysis and does not provide diagnosis or treatment. The system is built using commercially available sensor technologies and is being developed with a view toward a future licensable, production-ready platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across ~18 months of discussion, GSR evolved as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 H1:<\/strong> Conceptual replacement for subjective response tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 H2:<\/strong> Core active input to Grade Scan logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2026 Jan:<\/strong> Physical device, no longer theoretical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Today:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GSR + Light = <strong>active interrogation stack<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRV = <strong>passive longitudinal context<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zyto = <strong>optional comparative tool<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interactive Agile Planning Structure<\/strong>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an <strong>internal progress + confidence view<\/strong> that answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An example plan that will be fine tuned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where are we <em>actually<\/em> now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How close are we to something usable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is blocking progress vs just pending<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"491\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.0.101\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-49.png 739w, http:\/\/netlite.community\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-49-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Progress Plan and Timeline (Internal)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section tracks <strong>where the 4Trac wearable actually is<\/strong>, how close it is to meaningful use, and how work is staged to reduce risk and wasted effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plan is intentionally <strong>iterative and evidence-driven<\/strong>, not a fixed waterfall timeline. Dates reflect <em>target windows<\/em>, not commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.1 Current Overall Status (Snapshot)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Concept maturity:<\/strong> High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensor selection:<\/strong> In progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical prototype:<\/strong> Not yet assembled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data capture:<\/strong> Not yet live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform ingestion:<\/strong> Not yet live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinical shadow testing:<\/strong> Planned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At present, 4Trac is <strong>conceptually complete but physically pre-prototype<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.2 Phase 1 \u2013 Sensor Stack Confirmation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target window:<\/strong> Feb\u2013Mar 2026<br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Lock the minimum viable sensor stack before building hardware<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm Movesense HRV sensor as baseline HRV and IMU source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select GSR sensor suitable for forearm placement and continuous wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalise optical sensor candidates for UVA UVB and photonic response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validate availability of developer kits and documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Done<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All sensors physically available or ordered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical and software interfaces understood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known limitations documented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Movesense HRV identified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSR selection in progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optical sensors under evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.3 Phase 2 \u2013 Edge Data Capture Prototype<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target window:<\/strong> Mar\u2013Apr 2026<br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Prove that data can be captured reliably on-device and on mobile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture raw HRV and movement data to mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture raw GSR data to mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timestamp and synchronise streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store data locally and export for analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important constraint<\/strong><br>At this stage, <strong>no platform logic<\/strong> is required. This phase is about <em>signal fidelity<\/em>, not interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Done<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stable mobile data capture for at least one sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raw data visible and reviewable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic session start stop working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.4 Phase 3 \u2013 Multi-Sensor Synchronisation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target window:<\/strong> Apr\u2013May 2026<br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Validate triangulation is technically feasible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture HRV movement and GSR simultaneously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align timestamps across streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify noise and motion artefacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test forearm placement repeatability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key question this phase answers<\/strong><br>Can we reliably tell that two independent signals reacted at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Done<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-channel datasets captured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear understanding of synchronisation error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision on whether optical sensing is added in next iteration or deferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.5 Phase 4 \u2013 Platform Ingestion and Correlation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target window:<\/strong> May\u2013Jun 2026<br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Close the loop between device and MEDTRAC platform<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage we will have built a Clinical prototype as a larger device that simulates the Mobile phone and Senor device as one unit, as an optional for factor more suitable for clinics and hospitals. A larger device is much lower cost and easier to &#8220;prototype&#8221; before we need to miniaturise components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ingest sensor data into a POC backend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correlate sensor response with Grade Scan data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualise response timelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare sessions longitudinally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important<\/strong><br>This phase is still <strong>analysis-only<\/strong>. No automated decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Done<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sensor data visible alongside Grade Scan outputs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual correlation possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaps and inconsistencies identified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.6 Phase 5 \u2013 Shadow Mode Clinic Testing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target window:<\/strong> Jun\u2013Aug 2026<br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Observe behaviour in real-world conditions without clinical dependence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run 4Trac alongside existing clinic workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect HRV and GSR during sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare perceived response vs measured response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify usability issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of Done<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple real sessions captured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualitative and quantitative feedback logged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear list of design changes required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.7 Phase 6 \u2013 Iteration and MVP Boundary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target window:<\/strong> Aug\u2013Sep 2026<br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Decide what constitutes a first usable MVP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions answered<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which sensors are essential vs optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What signal quality is good enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What data is actually useful to clinicians and analysts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What can be deferred safely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MVP definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated hardware and software backlog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision on next investment step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.8 Agile Working Model (Proposed)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than treating this as a linear build, 4Trac development follows <strong>short evidence loops<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sprint unit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\u20133 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One clear question per sprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can GSR stay stable on forearm during motion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does HRV add meaningful context in real sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does optical sensing add signal or noise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Artefacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raw datasets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short findings summary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go no-go decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This keeps progress measurable even when hardware is not yet \u201cfinished\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.9 Confidence Indicators (Internal)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use these to answer <em>\u201chow close are we?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When we can capture one clean signal<\/strong> \u2192 early technical validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When two signals align reliably<\/strong> \u2192 triangulation proven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When platform correlation works<\/strong> \u2192 system viability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When clinic shadow tests feel useful<\/strong> \u2192 product relevance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEDTRAC\u2122 &#8211; Wearable Sensor This 4Trac wearable integrates four medical-grade sensors (HRV, movement, GSR, and biophoton) to deliver multiple concurrent signal streams that can be triangulated to generate both real-time and longitudinal data across the MEDTRAC Health, Wellness, Sports, Performance, Longevity, and Clinical Decision platforms. 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