Transdermal Sensing

Patented Electrochemical Sensor Technology

Human skin, the largest organ of the body, it is capable of transporting species such as water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and surprisingly alcohol. Giner’s patented electrochemical sensor technology is capable measuring the alcohol that passes through the skin and correlating that measurement to blood alcohol levels. This provides a passive, non-invasive method of determining alcohol consumption.

Detection of alcohol is important in criminal justice probation and parole monitoring, as well as in the prevention of alcohol abuse in those who perform critical jobs.

We have also developed a prototype neonatal carbon dioxide (CO₂) transdermal sensor for use with newborn babies.

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