# Tattletale Underpants SIMsystem Reports Incontinence to Caregivers By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattletale-underpants References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-10471041-247.html) & [simavita](http://www.simavita.com/pages/simsystem/) An Australian company has introduced SIMsystem, a patented medical device system that monitors [urinary output](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-one) using ZigBee low-power wireless digital radio to deliver data to a central station. An embedded sensor in the SIMpad slips into an individual's SIMpants--stretchy underwear--and sends signals via the SIMbox transmitter to the SIMnetwork running SIMsystem Manager software on a SIMserver dedicated computer. Whoa! The bottom line to the [tattletale underpants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underaware) is drier bottoms for the [incontinent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamshields) and a more efficient system for care providers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wireless Medical Monitoring:** Opportunity for wearable medical devices that can monitor and report data wirelessly to healthcare professionals. - **Iot-based Healthcare Technologies:** Potential for IoT-based healthcare technologies to deliver real-time health data for improved patient care. - **Elder Care Innovations:** Disruptive opportunities for innovators to develop new products to improve the quality of life for the elderly and immobile. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Potential to transform the business of healthcare by creating new solutions that enable better patient outcomes. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunities for tech companies to develop wearable technology that is more efficient and effective in monitoring user health. - **Aged Care Services:** Opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to create innovative products and services that improve the quality of life of the elderly population. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Diaper Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecs.md) - [Sleep Disorder-Detecting Pajamas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pajama-top.md) - [Smart Baby Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumi.md) - [Senior Bowel Tracking Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-legacy-senior-communities.md) - [Non-Invasive Incontinence Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elitone-urge.md) - [Health-Tracking Toilet Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanmu-s1.md) - [Sleep-Monitoring Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isleepad.md) - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safebeing.md)