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Furthermore, clinical findings, such as nystagmus or other symptoms, may be absent when symptoms subside by the time of their appointment.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to develop a smartphone app for capturing eye movements and head positions during vertigo attacks, enabling recordings anywhere, even at home or work.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n We developed an app named \u201ciCapNYS\u201d that uses the iPhone\u2019s front camera and gyro sensor to record eye movements and head positions. The app incorporates features designed to encourage spontaneous eye movements, minimizing nystagmus suppression caused by fixation. Additionally, we designed lightweight, recyclable cardboard goggles to securely hold the smartphone and block visual stimuli from the surrounding environment, optimizing the recording conditions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The \u201ciCapNYS\u201d system successfully captured subtle peripheral vestibular nystagmus in a patient with vertigo. The recorded nystagmus characteristics are comparable to those obtained using traditional infrared CCD (charge-coupled device) cameras.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This app is an effective tool for treating vertigo and is easy for older adults to use, as it can be recorded with only 3 taps. 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