A Northern Irish start-up has developed a headset that it says could spot early signs of dementia. BrainWaveBank has developed a device that could help with dementia . Users wear the headset for between 15 and 20 minutes a day , while playing games on a phone or tablet . The device then monitors electrical brainwave activity to spot any earlier indicators of abnormal brain conditions . The Belfast - based start - up is backed by Innovate UK , the UK 's innovation agency . The product is undergoing testing and could be on the market within two years ' time .
BrainWaveBank has developed a device that could help with dementia . Users wear the headset for between 15 and 20 minutes a day , while playing games on a phone or tablet . The device then monitors electrical brainwave activity to spot any earlier indicators of abnormal brain conditions . The Belfast - based start - up is backed by Innovate UK , the UK 's innovation agency . The product is undergoing testing and could be on the market within two years ' time .