Good Interfaces holds issued U.S. utility patents on ErgoLite — orientation-sensing headlamp technology that automatically modulates light output based on the surgeon's head position. The IP is available for licensing or acquisition.
Orientation-based automatic modulation of headlamp lighting sources. Covers core methods for detecting head angle and adjusting illumination intensity in real time.
Automated scotopic adaptation system that monitors ambient illumination and models the user's physiological night vision state to optimize light output.
Patented orientation sensing technology that continuously monitors the operator's head angle using onboard accelerometers and motion processing. The system responds in real time — no manual input required.
Surgeon looks at the operative site. Headlamp delivers full intensity where it's needed.
Surgeon looks up — headlamp automatically dims to protect colleagues from glare.
Gaze returns to the surgical field — full intensity resumes instantly. Seamless cycle.
ErgoLite requires no proprietary hardware. Standard ICs from multiple vendors. Integrates into existing headlamp designs without industrial redesign.
No proprietary hardware required. Standard ICs from multiple vendors. Integrates into existing headlamp designs without industrial redesign. Conservative model assumes 3K units/year at ~25% MSRP premium over unenhanced design.
Current competition centers on lumens, weight, and battery life — marginal spec improvements that erode margins in an increasingly crowded field.
ErgoLite is a category-creating differentiator. It addresses a documented occupational health crisis rather than incremental specifications. No competitor can legally offer it. Surgeon wellness is increasingly a purchasing factor for hospitals and surgical centers.
Class I medical device classification — minimal regulatory burden for integration.
Flexible deal structures — exclusive license, non-exclusive royalty, or outright patent sale.