Telecom Design: connected solutions for ageing well
A comprehensive telecare solution
Vibby Home pairs a connected wristband with a telecare hub to support older adults in daily life.
Its design moves away from traditional home assistance equipment towards the world of connected devices.
A 4.3-inch touchscreen built into the top of the hub sets it apart.
With an interface specifically designed for older users, the screen offers a range of additional services:
- Step counting and physical activity analysis
- FM radio
- Weather forecasts
- Indoor air quality measurement
- Reminders and personalised messages
Vibby Home takes care of the alert after a fall
Falls are the leading cause of fatal accidents among people aged 65 and over.
After a fall, an older person may have difficulty calling for help. The Vibby Home wristband therefore incorporates Vitalbase technology to detect heavy falls automatically. A heavy fall is characterised by acceleration, a loss of height and a significant impact with the ground.
Keeping fit and healthy
To encourage physical activity, the Vibby Home wristband measures the wearer’s activity throughout the day, indoors and outdoors: steps taken, distance travelled and floors climbed.
The hub lets users view their daily activity and set goals.
Comfortable to wear, easy to use
Vibby Home products were designed to look different from conventional telecare devices. Their shapes and everyday uses draw on the modern, non-stigmatising world of connected technology.
Vibby Home products require no installation, configuration or maintenance by the user.
How does it work?
- Detection
The wristband’s sensors detect a loss of height, acceleration and a significant impact with the ground. - Analysis
The algorithm analyses the person’s response for 30 seconds after the fall. If they remain motionless or are unable to get up, fall detection is confirmed. - Alert
An alarm is automatically sent to the Vibby Home hub. It is forwarded to a telecare operator, who checks the situation using the hub’s speakerphone function. If necessary, the operator sends emergency assistance.
If the wearer feels unwell, experiences severe pain or feels unsafe, they can also press the SOS button on the top of the wristband or on the hub.
Features
- Automatic fall detection
The Vibby Home wristband automatically detects heavy falls when worn on the wrist or as a pendant. The alarm is then sent to the telecare operator, even if the wearer is unconscious. - SOS button
In immediate danger or when feeling unsafe, the user can press the SOS button on their wristband or Vibby Home hub. The telecare operator will establish the reason for the alert and send assistance if required. - Alarms sent to a telecare centre
When a fall detection or SOS alert is triggered in the user’s home, the Vibby Home hub forwards it to a telecare operator. Depending on the layout of the home, the signal range can reach up to 300 metres. - Checking the situation through two-way audio
Once the telecare operator receives an alert, they contact the wristband wearer. The Vibby Home hub’s speaker and microphone allow the user to answer from anywhere in the room. - Activity measurement and tracking
The Vibby Home wristband measures the wearer’s daily steps, distance travelled and floors climbed. Users can set goals and monitor their progress over time on the hub’s screen. - Air quality, indoor temperature and weather
The Vibby Home hub analyses the environment in the room where it is installed. It can measure ambient air quality and temperature, and displays the daily weather forecast. - FM radio
Alongside its safety and wellbeing features, the Vibby Home hub includes an FM radio. Users can save favourite stations and access them easily from the home screen.