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Applications for the Elderly and Disabled
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Applications of the Sentry MDU System
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The Sentry MDU System has many benefits for the elderly and disabled community.
As a remotely activated communications device, the Sentry MDU System will allow
caregivers, family and friends to remotely “check on” loved ones
and others under their care.
To illustrate, let us assume you have an elderly parent that lives alone and
you worry about them. They live in Florida, USA and you live in Houston, Texas, USA
(1000 miles apart). They are also not so good with “technology” (do not use a computer)
and they have begun to have memory issues (Dimentia/Alzheimer's).
You cannot always just call them, because they may not have their hearing aid
turned on. What to do?
To keep in touch with your parent, you would simply install the Sentry MDU App on a cell
phone or tablet (Android), register the device with the Sentry MDU Data Server,
and you now have access to remotely view audio/video from the room where the
device is located (ie Living Room). Typically, a tablet would be used and it would be set up
to display family pictures as a slide show similar to the LCD Digital Photo Frames
you can find in electronic stores.
For you, this device would be located
on a bookshelf somewhere in your parents home, plugged into a charger, and
with a view of the room you want to monitor.
For your parent, they would see a slide show of pictures and family memories.
However, a feature of the Sentry MDU System is that whenever the device is started,
the Sentry MDU System is running in the background (regardless of what is displayed
on the front screen). For this reason, as the slide show is displayed to your parent,
you are able to access the device remotely and turn on the front camera and
microphone so you will be able to see and hear what is going on in the room.
Using the available hands-free walkie-talkie feature you are also able to
establish 2-way communications with your parent.
Whether you check on your elderly parent once a day or several times a day, this
capability may provide you with comfort in knowing they are ok.
We understand the sensitivity of monitoring another person without their
knowledge and we caution against use that would be unethical or illegal.
We suggest you discuss this technology with them BEFORE you do anything and respect
their privacy. However, we are introducing the concept here to illustrate that there are
situations with the disabled and elderly where the capability of the Sentry
MDU System may benefit both the caregiver and those being cared for.
This section will highlight a number of possible applications where the
capability of the Sentry MDU System may benefit all concerned.
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Situations where the Sentry MDU System can be of value to those with disabilities:
- Improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities
We feel it is vital that people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity
to live independent lives (within their capability) and are entitled to the dignity and respect
that comes with that independence. Each person is different and will require
different levels of interaction from family, friends and support organizations.
Whether it is Down Syndrome or someone on the Autism Spectrum, it may be helpful
for a parent/guardian to be “connected” with them in the event assistance is needed.
The SentryMDU App can be used to improve the quality of life for individuals with
developmental disabilities and the families that support them. These tools can
enable a more independent living for the disabled while giving families the
peace of mind by remaining “connected” to the loved one.
Checking on an Elderly Parent
For those that have an elderly parent that lives alone, the Sentry MDU System
can be a portable, remote activated home camera system that will allow you
to check on them periodically, from anywhere. Simply place an extra cell
phone (or tablet) on a bookshelf, plug in the charger and you have the ability to monitor
audio/video from the room. If the parents home has existing internet service
then you may use the WiFi features of the cell phone and you will not need
to have the phone on a cellular data plan. In this case, any used
smartphone or tablet will work.
Monitoring a person that is bed bound
For individuals that are bed bound, simply mount a secondary cell phone to a headboard
or bed railing via a mounting device. The Sentry MDU System can be activated
remotely to check on the person periodically. If desired, the system has advanced
motion detection features that may be activated to record audio/video any time
the person “moves” about. This has application for small children, the elderly,
hospice situations and hospital recovery rooms.
Mounting the device on a wheelchair for the disabled
The Sentry MDU System has application for the wheelchair bound. The GPS features will allow
caregivers and other family members to be accessed remotely by a family member to
communicate with their loved one and/or determine their GPS location. Furthermore,
Geo-Fence features can be used to create an electronic boundary around an area
(home, subdivision, etc). If the User goes outside (or inside) a geo-fence boundary
you will be alerted and their location will be displayed on a map. If needed,
you can then click a button and talk to them via the hands-free walkie-talkie feature.
The disabled are now connected to the outside world via the Sentry MDU System.
People with motor skill disabilities
Individuals with motor skill issues often have challenges with portable devices because
they have difficulty manipulating the keyboard and controls. The Sentry MDU System
allows “remote” access and control by caregivers and family members.
The system has voice, tap and touch command activation for many of the features.
In addition, with remote access and control, a remote user can turn on-off features
for the disabled person.
Assisting the blind and visually impaired
The visually impaired and blind most often will carry a cell phone with them. With the
Sentry MDU App installed on their cell phone, other family members will be able to
know exactly where they are (via the GPS feature), and if necessary, assist the person
via remote access streaming video as another set of “eyes and ears”.
No more getting lost.
Assisting those with Alzheimer’s or memory issues
Those with brain injuries and early stage Alzheimer’s often have difficulty
remembering directions or how to get home. A cell phone equipped with the Sentry
MDU System will allow other family members and caregivers to monitor the GPS location
of the person and assist in directing them back to familiar territory. The ability to
pinpoint exactly where they are located is helpful in the event they have wandered off
and cannot be found. Furthermore,
Geo-Fence features can be used to create an electronic boundary around an area
(home, subdivision, city, etc). If the User goes outside (or inside) a geo-fence boundary
you will be alerted and their location will be displayed on a map. If needed,
you can then click a button and talk to them via the hands-free walkie-talkie feature.
No more getting lost.
Assisting those with diminished mental capacity (Brain Injury, Mental Retardation)
Cell phones are now carried by almost everyone. Individuals with diminished mental capacity
may benefit from the Sentry MDU System. Caregivers and family members can now know
“where” they are, where they have been going (via GPS tracking history) and
what they have been doing (via remote audio/video monitoring). This can provide a sense
of comfort to guardians and family members.
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The following picture illustrates how “live” video gets transmitted from the disabled/elderly
to a concerned family member.
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Mounting and/or placing the cell phone or tablet
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Since the Sentry MDU System starts with a cell phone (or tablet) it is simply a matter of deciding
how a User wants to locate, mount or wear the device. Depending on the desired application there are
cases/mounts for almost every situation. You will find waterproof cases, bicycle handlebar
mounts (for wheel chairs), vehicle windshield mounts, chest mounts, belt clips, harness
clips, suction cup mounts and more.
The one that works best for you will generally come down to application and personal choice.
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