Showcasing at CES 2015, OnKol is a connected piece of stylish wireless hardware developed to keep communication open between the elderly and their family and caregivers. The invention offers senior users more independence at home while still keeping their loved ones and support team in the loop.
Notifying relevant family members and caregivers, OnKol communicates everything from vital signs and emergency situations to incoming and outgoing calls. This way regular routine is established, anomalies can be recognized and panic can be addressed. Designed as a less invasive solution to home care, the detection device can be programmed to remind users to take medication. connect to other home monitoring sensors like smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Caregiver-Connecting Communication Devices
OnKöl Gives Senior Users More Independence at Home
Trend Themes
1. Connected Elderly Communication - Opportunity for companies to create similar devices with added features for elderly users.
2. Home Monitoring Sensors Integration - Innovation opportunity for businesses to integrate OnKol-like devices with other home monitoring sensors for a complete in-home care solution.
3. Routine-based Caregiving - Innovation opportunity for software companies to develop caregiver software or apps that work with detection devices like OnKol to establish routines and detect anomalies in elderly patients.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Opportunity for healthcare companies to incorporate OnKol-like devices into at-home care offerings.
2. Technology - Innovation opportunity for tech companies to improve on IoT devices that promote elderly independence like OnKol.
3. Home Security - Opportunity for home security companies to develop OnKol-like devices that can also integrate home monitoring sensors, including smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.