Monday, June 25, 2007

The Power of Motion Detectors

Last week in USA Today this article spoke to new uses of motion detectors.

We too believe that the "unblinking eye" that is a motion detector as part of our SimplyHome system is a highly effective way to help the disabled and seniors live more independently, supported by caregivers.

We have an important feature called "Up & About." It works like this:

Using the web interface, set a simple rule saying, as an example, "if the motion detector in the kitchen at mom's home does not show activity each morning by 9 am, send me a cell phone text message, and my sister an email."

Thus the name-- see if the resident is indeed "up & about" in the morning. Panic pendants are good-- our system has one. But if a resident can't find it, get to it, or push it-- what use is it?


SimplyHome website