Full project name: MedicalAlert – The use of ICT technology to improve the quality of life of elderly and chronically ill patients – a pilot project
Pilot project demonstration of a system for communication and automatic triggering of alarm signals in case of arising critical conditions that require urgent resolution.
The system is based on smartphones, combined with specific wireless (ANT+, Bluetooth) sensors, and it also demonstrates the functions of the future dispatch/support customer care centre. Sensors draped around the neck or worn as a bracelet/belt allow the users to send alerts to operation centre by simple press of a button, and are also activated in case of severe seizure/attack or fall, when the user is unable to make a call or otherwise notify emergency or care services, or relatives.