Comparison of personal alarm wearables for cryonicists
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the systemcost, $summary of the rest of the table (estimates from incomplete data)quality metricshandling of false positives / negativesease of integration into CSO's operationsthe end-user can wear the device 24/7even an elderly end-user will rarely forget to wear itthe system can automatically and speedily detect deanimationgeolocation functionalityadditional features
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Namelinktypeone-time fee, per end-usermonthly fee, per end-usersum of regular fees for 10 years + the one-time feealarm dispatch fee, per dispatchqualityhandling of false positives / negativesease of integration into CSO's operationsthe end-user can wear the device 24/7even an elderly end-user will rarely forget to wear itthe system can automatically and speedily detect deanimationgeolocation functionalitythe system has been tested by a reputable cryonicist (quality assessment, tester's name)independent quality ratings (Consumer Affairs, Play Store etc) the system in operation since (year):there are consumer- accesible settings to reduce false alarm ratesVoice-2-voice communication between the end-user and the 24/7 monitoring team is possiblea SOS button to manually trigger an alarmobserved false positives rate, per day (i.e. "the watchdog is barking on harmless stuff")observed false negatives rate, per day (i.e. "the watchdog is half-deaf")the system provider offers a b2b integration (e.g. they install first-responder terminals, provide tech support etc)there are APIs or other means to integrate it into a first-responder terminal at a CSOthere are automatic firmware updates (no end-user interaction required for it)the system includes a 24/7 professional alarm dispatch connectivitybuilt-in cellular connection: the end-user don't need to couple the device with a phone etcthe alarm system works in the US... in the EU... in Russiabattery life, dayssize of the wearable, cmsuitable for wearing in bed during sleepshower safe (the end-user can take a shower with it)looks good enough to wear it in public (discreet and/or looks like a luxury item)The "coolness" factor could facilitate adoption/usage among usersThe device is activelly encoraging the end-user to wear it (e.g. signaling if no movement is detected)Man Down functionality (e.g. fall detection)Non-Motion Alarming (detects the absence of micro-movements)Heart Rate Alarming (e.g. heart rate is too slow etc)optional check-in every X minutesnumber of data exchanges between the device and the server per hourstationary signal amplifier (e.g. for the case of a weak cellular signal in some rooms)built-in geolocation tracker (e.g. GPS)multiple geolocation technologies (e.g. + WiFi, digital breadcrumbs etc)number of geolocation readings per hourBuild-in audio-beacon to help the rescuiers locate the end-user (in a big building etc)the system includes a peer-to-peer help networkworldwide satellite communicationoptional integration with a medical analytics systemdate last reviewedcomments
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The best systems we were able to find:
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Blackline G7c - Standard
https://www.blacklinesafety.com/standard-cartridge
lone worker monitoring4854355850excellentgoodgoodmediumgoodgoodgoodNL/Jappie Hoekstrano data yet2004yesyesyes<= 1no data yetyesno data yetyesyesyesyesyes
no data yet
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12.4 x 6.4 x 2.7
noyesyes
yes, somewhat bulky though
yesyesyesno15 - 18012 + on-dem.Use G7x insteadyesno12 + on-dem.yesyesnono2019.07
Device is meant to be purchased/managed by organizations, in a batch, not to be purchased by individual consumers
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MobileHelp Duo (with Fall Detect Pendant, MobileHelp Smart + Connect premium)
https://www.mobilehelp.com/alarm system for elderly3505265800goodgoodgoodgoodmediumgoodmedium
4.7 from 5. Also a FDA registered Medical Device Manufacturer
2010noyesyesno data yetno data yetyesyesno data yetyesyesyesnono
2 (for their watch)
no data yet
yes (for their watch)
The Neck Pendant, Wrist Button and Fall Button™ are all waterproof. They are designed to be worn at all times including in the shower and bath. They are not designed to be submerged or exposed to water for a prolonged period of time. The Mobile Device, Cellular Base Station and Wall Button are not waterproof. Wearing the watch it in the shower is not recommended
yes (for their watch)
their smartwatch is somewhat cool
no data yetyes
yes (if MobileHelp Smart is added)
yes (if MobileHelp Smart is added)
nono data yetno data yetyesno> 0.04no data yetnonono2019.07
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Likely less useful, but worth checking too:
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BlueStar Admiral Alert (with Fall detection and Checkup Call)
https://bluestarseniortech.com/shop-health/
alarm system for elderly03845150goodgoodgoodmediummediummediummediumnot yet4.6 from 52013noyesyesno data yetno data yetno data yetyesno data yetyesyesyesnono
2-180 (180 if/then they start to sell their Bellpal watch )
no data yet
yes, if/then they start to sell their Bellpal watch
yes
yes, if/then they start to sell their Bellpal watch
no. The device has a strong association with frail elderly
to some extend, could be achieved by the daily check-in calls
yesnonoyes, dailyno data yetno data yetyesnono data yetnononoyes2019.07
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LifeFone At-Home & On-the-Go GPS, Voice-In-Necklace (with the following options: LifeFone Protection, Daily Check-in)
https://www.lifefone.com/alarm system for elderly05970800excellentgoodgoodmediummediummediummediumnot yet4.5 from 51976noyesyesno data yet
~95% of falls will be detected
yesno data yetno data yetyesyesyesnono30no data yet
the provider recommends to wear it at night. Although it's likely uncomfortable
yesno
no. The device has a strong association with frail elderly
to some extend, could be achieved by the daily check-in calls
yesnonoyes, dailyno data yetno data yetyesnono data yetno data yetnonono2019.07
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Philips GoSafe Cellular
https://www.lifeline.philips.com/medical-alert-systems/gosafe.html
alarm system for elderly1496579490excellentgoodgoodmediumbadmediumgoodnot yet4,5 from 51974noyesyesno data yetno data yetyesno data yetno data yetyesyesyes
no data yet
1.57.6 x 3.3 x 1.5noyesno
no. The device has a strong association with frail elderly
noyesnononono data yetyesyes
yes: WiFi, digital breadcrumbs
no data yetyesnonono2019.07
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Active Guardian by Medical Guardian (with fall detection and device protection options)
https://www.medicalguardian.com/products/active-guardian
alarm system for elderly04351600goodgoodgoodmediumbadmediumgoodnot yet4.4 from 52005noyesyesno data yetno data yetyesno data yetno data yetyesyesyesnono<5
8.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 (approx.)
noyesno
no. The device has a strong association with frail elderly
noyesnononono data yetnoyesyes, wii-fino data yetnononono2019.07
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MicroSOS
https://peoplesafe.co.uk/microsos_personal_alarm/
lone worker monitoring
no data yet
no data yet
no data yetno data yetmediumgoodgoodgoodmediummediummediumnot yet
Certified according to the British Standard for suppliers of device/app based Lone Worker services (BS 8484:2016)
2017no data yetyesyesno data yetno data yetyesno data yetno data yetyesyes
no data yet
no data yet
no data yet
<5
5 x 2 x 1.5 (approx.)
yesyesyessomewhat coolno data yetyesno data yetnono data yetno data yetnoyesA-GPSno data yetno data yetnonono2019.07
Device is meant to be purchased/managed by organizations, in a batch, not to be purchased by individual consumers
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Blackline Loner DUO
https://www.blacklinesafety.com/loner-mobile-with-loner-duo
lone worker monitoring1502531500excellentgoodgoodmediumgoodgoodgoodNL/Jappie Hoekstrano data yet2004yes
yes, per paired smartphone where the app is installed
yes<= 1no data yetyesno data yetyesyes
no. Phone required
yesyes
no data yet
0.836.2 x 5.1 x 3.2
only as an SOS button; requires No-Motion Detection to be disabled because this function will wake up the wearer
no data yetyes
neutral, clearly visible as being an alarm system
yesyesyesno1 - 240
configurable: 1 per minute or more
no
installed on a phone with a geolocation functionality
relies on the phone
relies on the phone
yesyesnono2019.08
Device is meant to be purchased/managed by organizations, in a batch, not to be purchased by individual consumers
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Twig Embody
https://www.twigcom.com/shop/category/personal-alarms-2
lone worker monitoring
no data yet
no data yet
no data yetno data yetgoodgoodmedium
no data yet
goodgoodgoodnot yetno data yet1997yesyesyesno data yetno data yetyesyesyes
through 3rd-party resellers of the device
yesno
through 3rd-party resellers of the device
no data yet
4 days (1 GPS report / hr), 2 days (1 GPS report / 10 min), 15 hours (1 GPS report / min), 4 hours (1 GPS report / 5 sec), Up to 14 days (GSM standby only)
6.1 x 4.6 x 1.9yesyesyessomewhat coolyes
four independent alert triggers: device orientation and non-movement, free fall and impact
yesnono
configurable: 1 per hr, 1 per 10 min, 1 per min, 1 per 5 sec
yesyes
GPS, Glonass, Galileo and BeiDou
configurable: 1 per hr, 1 per 10 min, 1 per min, 1 per 5 sec
no data yetnonono2019.07
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Too limited to use it as the main alarm system for a CSO, but could be useful as an auxiliary tool:
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LifeLine Response apphttp://llresponse.com/panic button app04480no data yetgoodgoodgood
not applicable
badbadgood4.5 from 52012no data yet
yes, per same phone where the app is installed
yesno data yetno data yetyes
yes. Claims to provide full end to end security solutions & Risk Management support
per build-in Store functionality
yes
yes, per same phone where the app is installed
yesyesyes
same as the phone
no deviceno deviceno deviceyessomewhat coolnonononono data yetno data yetno
installed on a phone with a geolocation functionality
relies on the phoneno data yetyes
selected user contacts
selected user contacts
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MiniFinder Pico
https://shop.minifinder.com/en/minifinder-pico-en
panic button1557995not applicablemediumgoodbadgoodmediummediumgoodnot yetno data yet2014no data yetyesyesno data yetno data yetno data yetyesno data yetnoyesyesyesyes<76 × 4.1 × 1.6
could be too big
yesyessomewhat coolnoyesno data yetnono
10 sec (optional), otherwise on triggers
noyesno
10 sec (optional), otherwise on triggers
nononono2019.07
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Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP766?locale=de_DE&viewlocale=en_US
consumer smartwatch2700270
calls 911. In some jurisdictions false calls may be fined
mediummediummediumgoodmediumgoodgood
Alarm signal transmission is too unreliable - got an MMS only several hours later after triggering the alarm (DE/Roman Sitelew)
4.5 from 52017yesyesyessee this research for cardio details: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190316005006/en/Apple-Heart-Study-Demonstrates-Ability-Wearable-Technology/no
technically possible to remotelly access the data, but no turnkey solutions
no
direct alarms to 911
yes, for the cellular model
yesyesyes0.753.9 x 3.3 x 1.1yesyesyes
Yes. Has a reputation of a luxury item
no
use Series 4 instead
use Series 4 instead
yes, but in some countries - disabled (e.g. Germany)
could be done with 3d-party apps
does not trasmit health data if the screen is off
noyes
additional sattelite systems: GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
on-demand +a few times per minute in the Exercise mode
no
selected user contacts
nono2019.07
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Breitling Emergency
https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watches/professional/emergency/E7632522-BC02-159E/
specialized classic watch15700015700
false calls are punished with massive fines
goodbadmediumgoodgoodbadbadnot yet
FCC approved as an emergency beacon
1995nonoyesno data yetno data yetnono
not needed - no compute
direct alarms resquiers
worldwide satellite coverage
yesyesyesyears5.1 x 5.1 x 2.2yesyesyes
Yes. A very expensive luxury item with the unique feature of the worldwide satellite alarm
nononononoon-dem. onlynoyesnoon-dem. onlynonoyesno2019.07
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Nimbhttps://nimb.com/
panic button + dispatchers
02428800mediumgoodmediumgoodgoodbadmediumnot yet3.8 from 52017noyesyesno data yetno data yetno data yetno data yetnoyes
no. Phone required
yesnono<7
2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 (approx.)
yesnoyes
Yes. An advanced smart luxury ring
nononononono data yetno
relies on a thetered phone
relies on the phoneno data yetnoyesnono2019.07
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bayalarmmedical 4G LTE GPS Help Button
https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/medical-alert-system/systems-with-gps/
alarm system for elderly05060000goodgoodmediummediumbadmediumgoodnot yetnot yet2011noyesyesno data yetno data yetnonono data yetyesyesyesnono<3 days
6 x 4 x 1.5 (ca.)
no. Likely too bulky
no data yetnosomewhat coolnoyesnononono data yetoptionallyyesno data yetno data yetno data yetnonono2019.08
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Assure (options selected: Cellular enabled, Fallback monitoring)
https://www.acticheck.com/alarm system for elderly2201621300goodmediummediumexcellentmediummediumbadnot yet4.7 from 52014yesno data yetyesno data yetno data yetyesyes, a dashboardno data yetyes, optionalyes, optionalno
UK only
no1 year
2.4 x 1.5 x 1.0 (without the band)
yesyesyessomewhat coolno data yetyesno data yetnoyes, dailyno data yetyesnononot applicableno data yet
selected user contacts
nono2019.08
works only in the 200m range from the stationary base, OR anywhere if coupled with a smartphone
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No 24/7 alarm dispatch:
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Silent Beaconhttps://silentbeacon.com/panic button1000100not applicablemediummediumbadmediumbadbadmediumnot yet4.5 from 52016noyesyesno data yetno data yetyesno data yetnono
no. Phone required
technically possible to build such system, but no turnkey solutions44.0 x 4.0 x 0.8noyesyessomewhat coolnononono
there is a "Live Tracking" mode that is kinda is the same thing, but not quite
no data yetno
relies on a thetered phone
relies on the phoneno data yetno
selected user contacts
nono2019.07
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Nonin WristOx2 3150 OEM
https://www.nonin.com/products/3150-oem-ble/
certified medical device125001250not applicablemediummediumbadmediumbadbadbad
with the finger clip - very unconfortable to wear daily, almost impossble to sleep. Without it - ok (DE: Roman Sitelew)
no data yet2018nononolikely ok - a cerified medical device for clinicsno
technically possible to remotelly access the data, but no turnkey solutions
nononotechnically possible to build such system, but no turnkey solutions25.6 x 7.4 x 2.0
yes, if the finger clip is not used
nononononono
technically possible to build. With a medical grade quality, but no turnkey solutions
no
depends on the custom implementation
depends on the custom implementation
nonononononoyes2019.07
clinical-quality Ox2 and pulsometry recordings
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Medset Telesmart
https://www.medset.com/en/products/holter-ecg/telesmart/
certified medical device
no data yet
no data yet
no data yetnot applicablemediummediumbadbadbadbadbad
Very unconfortable to wear daily. Almost impossble to sleep (DE: Roman Sitelew)
no data yet2000nononolikely ok - a cerified medical device for clinicsyesnonononono real-time alarm, only recording1
12.2 x 6.5 x 2.0
no, very uncomfortable
nononononono
medical grade, but only recording, no alarm
nononononononononoyes2019.07
clinical-quality ECG recordings
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No man-down functionality
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Rescue Alert GPS + MXD unit
https://www.rescuealert.com/product/mobilePERS
alarm system for elderly0536360no data yetmediumgoodmediummediumbadbadmediumnot yet4 from 51981noyesyesno data yetno data yetnonono data yetyesyesyesnono2no data yetnono data yetyes
no. The device has a strong association with frail elderly
nononononono data yetno data yetyesno4nononono2019.08
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Soloprotect
https://www.soloprotect.com/uk/lone-worker-solutions/
lone worker monitoring
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Namelinktypeone-time fee, per end-usermonthly fee, per end-usersum of regular fees for 10 years + the one-time feealarm dispatch fee, per dispatchqualityhandling of false positives / negativesease of integration into CSO's operationsthe end-user can wear the device 24/7even an elderly end-user will rarely forget to wear itthe system can automatically and speedily detect deanimationgeolocation functionalitythe system has been tested by a reputable cryonicist (quality assessment, tester's name)independent quality ratings (Consumer Affairs, Play Store etc) the system in operation since (year):there are consumer- accesible settings to reduce false alarm ratesVoice-2-voice communication between the end-user and the 24/7 monitoring team is possiblea SOS button to manually trigger an alarmobserved false positives rate, per day (i.e. "the watchdog is barking on harmless stuff")observed false negatives rate, per day (i.e. "the watchdog is half-deaf")the system provider offers a b2b integration (e.g. they install first-responder terminals, provide tech support etc)there are APIs or other means to integrate it into a first-responder terminal at a CSOthere are automatic firmware updates (no end-user interaction required for it)the system includes a 24/7 professional alarm dispatch connectivitybuilt-in cellular connection: the end-user don't need to couple the device with a phone etcthe alarm system works in the US... in the EU... in Russiabattery life, dayssize of the wearable, cmsuitable for wearing in bed during sleepshower safe (the end-user can take a shower with it)looks good enough to wear it in public (discreet and/or looks like a luxury item)The "coolness" factor could facilitate adoption/usage among usersThe device is activelly encoraging the end-user to wear it (e.g. signaling if no movement is detected)Man Down functionality (e.g. fall detection)Non-Motion Alarming (detects the absence of micro-movements)Heart Rate Alarming (e.g. heart rate is too slow etc)optional check-in every X minutesnumber of data exchanges between the device and the server per hourstationary signal amplifier (e.g. for the case of a weak cellular signal in some rooms)built-in geolocation tracker (e.g. GPS)multiple geolocation technologies (e.g. + WiFi, digital breadcrumbs etc)number of geolocation readings per hourBuild-in audio-beacon to help the rescuiers locate the end-user (in a big building etc)the system includes a peer-to-peer help networkworldwide satellite communicationoptional integration with a medical analytics systemcomments
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the systemcosts, $quality metricshandling of false positives / negativesease of integration into CSO's operationsthe patient can wear the device 24/7the system can automatically and speedily detect deanimationgeolocation functionalityadditional features
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The Mini Holter Recorder
https://www.medset.com/en/products/holter-ecg/mini-holter-recorder/
certified medical device
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https://www.fallsafetyapp.com/loneworker-pro
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.gofleet.com/product/man-down-system-lone-worker-safety
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.loneworkersolutions.com/apps-devices
lone worker monitoring
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https://eviewgps.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008853321910/pdtl/GPS-personal/1161960748/Lone-worker-Safety-Device.htm
lone worker monitoring
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https://zonith.com/products/staff-safety/
lone worker monitoring
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https://graceloneworker.com/lone worker monitoring
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http://www.cdnsafety.com/grace.htm
lone worker monitoring
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https://guardian24.co.uk/spot-gen3-satellite-device/
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.checkedsafe.com/loneworker/
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.gdsystems.com/lone-worker-protection/
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.corpsmonitoring.co.uk/security-monitoring-services/lone-working-devices/
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.aegissales.com.au/remote-worker/loner-safety-glossary
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.twigcom.com/page/mandown-alert
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.gasdetectors.co.nz/lone-worker-man-down-alarm/
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.directsafetygroup.com/lone-worker-devices
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.scatterling.co/lone worker monitoring
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https://www.castlegroup.co.uk/products/lone-worker-devices
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.relianceprotect.co.uk/devices.php
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.anttelecom.co.uk/products-and-solutions/products/smart-apps-devices
lone worker monitoring
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https://www.islesystems.com/lone-worker-personal-alarms
lone worker monitoring
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https://blackridgesolutions.com/lone-worker-safety.html
lone worker monitoring
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https://uk.pcmag.com/medical-alert-systems/92216/greatcall-lively-mobile
alarm system for elderly
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