CarePredict
The CarePredict is essentially a wrist-worn sensor — like the emergency buttons — except it can do a whole lot more than alert the appropriate parties. Like any watch or smartwatch, you can change out the band to give it a different appearance or style.
The internal sensor tracks a variety of data because it can detect motion. It will be able to tell when the wearer is running, sitting, standing, walking and even lying down. It can also discern location in a home and figure out what the wearer is doing activity-wise at any given time.
The collected data is transferred wirelessly to the cloud, and it can also be charged wirelessly — no reason to plug it in! Additional users — like family members — can tap into the service and check up on the wearer.
Information is transmitted via the CarePredict Temp Hub, which connects to beacons that must also be placed around the home. These beacons are what allow the device to determine where the wearer is without a GPS module. The beacons are small and discreet and they are powered via battery so you never have to worry about charging them either. The hub plugs into an outlet for power and connects directly to a wired internet connection.
G2i Emergency Watch
This wearable from Switzerland — borrowing inspiration from the Swiss watch industry — serves as an emergency alert system. It also doubles as a fully-functional mobile phone.
The wearer only needs to press the appropriate button and the watch will begin contacting family or friends stored in the contacts list. If someone doesn’t pick up or is unavailable, it will dial the next contact and continue down the list in sequential order. It will continue to call contacts until someone answers.
All of this is hands-free and can be done at the press of a single button. Never underestimate the convenience of “immediate” tech such as this, especially when it comes to your loved ones.
Burg 31 Cellphone Watch
This watch is only $129 and comes with a wide variety of mobile phone features — packed into a watch. For instance, it has GPS support so that you can track kids — or seniors — and see where they are at all times.
In the event of an emergency, the wearer can quickly dial out to 911 and up to three preconfigured contacts without a Bluetooth smartphone connected. Yep, the watch can do this all on its own. It is able to do this thanks to the integrated SIM card support, which allows it to connect to mobile networks just like a cell phone. You can also pair it with Android, iOS, and comparable smartphones if you want to use it that way.
Make no mistake about it, this is a mobile device through and through packed into a watch. It can make and receive the aforementioned calls, send and receive texts, play music and more. The rechargeable battery will allow up to two full days in standby, less if you’re using the watch heavily.
The watch face is analog-based though so it resembles a traditional wrist watch instead of a smartwatch
Sharp Image Medical Alert SmartWatch
The rechargeable Medical Alert SmartWatch is the handy personal device that reminds you when it’s time to take your medication. It features up to 10 alarms per day (recurring or one-time-only), with room to add text instructions or doctor’s information. The 2”x1.5” illuminated screen displays the time, day, date, temperature, battery level and the next upcoming alert. Features a rubber strap, jumbo digits and optional vibration alert that won’t wake up a spouse.
