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With Singapore’s population, of those 65 years and above, projected to triple from 8% in 2000 to 24% in 2030, developing solutions that enhance the independence and improve the quality of life for the elderly is crucial. InnoPal is a Singapore-based startup company specialising in developing innovative and cost effective healthcare and wellness products and services.
InnoPal was successfully matched up with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Technology Development Centre (TDC) in College Central at TechInnovation 2012 to work on an Emergency Alert System (EAS). The system enables seniors and physically-disadvantaged persons to lead fulfilling, independent lives without having to burden family members who may constantly worry for their safety, and improves care efficiency with timely alert to caregivers for immediate assistance.
The EAS comes equipped with a panic button and fall detection capability. The biggest risk in a fall is when the person becomes unconscious and is unable to call for help. The EAS has a sensor that detects falls automatically and wirelessly transmits signals to the base station which will activate an emergency call to the user’s caregiver or next-of-kin for assistance. This EAS system consists of a one-time setup cost without the need for a monthly subscription model for wider adoption.
ITE’s TDC at College Central provided technical expertise in hardware and software design to develop EAS such as equipping it with fall detection capability with integrated panic button to activate emergency calls, wireless communication with multiple programmable emergency numbers and more. Through this joint effort, the latest version of the EAS has been prepared for in house testing with end user groups with the aim for actual implementation at the end of the year. This has also reduced the time taken to bring the product to market.
“TechInnovation is a tremendous platform for matching technology innovation with commercialization needs. In our case, we were able to identify a partner in ITE at the event. The collaboration has brought benefits to both ITE and InnoPal and importantly, the end product will benefit the growing needs of our ageing population.” said Mr Martin Lee, Managing Director of InnoPal.
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InnoPal developed an Emergency Alert System to enhance elderly independence and safety.
Impact Title
Empowering Independence for the Elderly
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Empowering Independence for the Elderly
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Enhancing elderly independence and safety
At a glance
Health & Personal Care
Industry
TechInnovation
IPI Service
Emergency Alert System
Key Technology
Add Impact
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) developed by InnoPal empowers elderly individuals to live independently by providing a reliable method for fall detection and emergency assistance. This system alleviates the burden on family members and caregivers, ensuring timely intervention during emergencies.
Empowering Elderly Independence
Through the collaboration with ITE’s TDC, the time taken to bring the EAS to market was significantly reduced. The joint effort allowed for rapid development and testing, ensuring the product meets the needs of end users efficiently.
Accelerated Market Entry
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InnoPal's EAS enhances elderly safety and independence with innovative fall detection technology.
The challenge
With the aging population in Singapore expected to increase significantly, there is a growing demand for solutions that enhance the quality of life for seniors. The challenge was to create a system that supports independent living while ensuring safety and timely assistance in emergencies.
Aging Population Needs
The challenges title
The Challenge
The challenges description
With Singapore’s population of those 65 years and above projected to triple from 8% in 2000 to 24% in 2030, there is a pressing need to develop solutions that enhance the independence and improve the quality of life for the elderly. The challenge lies in providing a system that allows seniors and physically-disadvantaged persons to lead fulfilling, independent lives without burdening family members who may constantly worry for their safety. Additionally, the solution must improve care efficiency by providing timely alerts to caregivers for immediate assistance. The biggest risk in a fall is when the person becomes unconscious and is unable to call for help, necessitating a system that can automatically detect falls and alert caregivers.
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The Solution
The Solution Description
IPI Singapore facilitated the match between InnoPal and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Technology Development Centre at TechInnovation 2012. This collaboration led to the development of an Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipped with a panic button and fall detection capability. The EAS automatically detects falls and wirelessly transmits signals to a base station, which activates an emergency call to the user’s caregiver or next-of-kin for assistance. The system is designed with a one-time setup cost, eliminating the need for a monthly subscription model, thus encouraging wider adoption. ITE’s TDC provided technical expertise in hardware and software design, equipping the EAS with integrated panic button functionality, wireless communication with multiple programmable emergency numbers, and more. This joint effort reduced the time taken to bring the product to market, with the latest version prepared for in-house testing with end-user groups.
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Client Perspective
Testimonial description
"TechInnovation is a tremendous platform for matching technology innovation with commercialization needs. In our case, we were able to identify a partner in ITE at the event. The collaboration has brought benefits to both ITE and InnoPal and importantly, the end product will benefit the growing needs of our ageing population."
Testimonial Name
Martin Lee
Testimonial Designation
Managing Director, InnoPal
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Business Impact
Business impact title
Enhanced safety and independence for the elderly
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TechInnovation Event
Overview
InnoPal is a Singapore-based startup company specialising in developing innovative and cost effective healthcare and wellness products and services.
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