The Minisensor System (IMAGE) University of Bonn Caption The sensor is placed in the ear, and a smartphone transmits the data to a computer that analyses the signals to detect epileptic seizures. Credit © Photo: Rainer Surges Usage Restrictions This photo may be used with the press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.