Gemalto M2M Solution Enables Next-Generation mHealth
20 May 2014 - 3:00PM
Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital
security, announces its Cinterion® M2M technology is providing
wireless cellular connectivity for the next-generation of pill
dispensers. Developed by MedMinder and wirelessly enabled by
Gemalto, the advanced mHealth device for convenient patient use
tracks medication intake, sends medical alerts, orders refills and
improves prescription compliance. The new, innovative dispenser
enhances communication between patients and caregivers, improving
the overall well-being, independence and peace of mind for
patients.
MedMinder's smart pill dispensers, equipped with Gemalto's
advanced M2M module, monitor medication usage and send data from
the pill box over wireless networks to a central server. Physicians
and caregivers can log on to MedMinder's secure web interface to
observe medication adherence and manage changes when necessary.
Gemalto's 20 years' experience in security combined with its M2M
technology ensures this personal information is accessed only by
authorized individuals. Continued success of the mHealth industry
relies on secure data protection, in which Gemalto is playing a key
role.
The solution provides an audio alarm to alert the patient when
medication should be taken. Caregivers also receive alerts if
scheduled doses are missed giving caregivers the ability to offer
real-time support for an enhanced level of medical care. The
patient can chose their preferred method of communication as the
connectivity enables the pill dispenser to send reminders via text
message, email or a phone call. In addition, MedMinder Medication
Dispenser has Medical Alert embedded for two way voice channel with
the patient's monitoring center in case of an emergency.
"The Gemalto M2M solution allows for secure connectivity that
provides 24/7 automated communication between the pill box,
patient, doctor and medical alert monitoring center depending on
the urgency of the situation" said Eran Shavelsky, CEO of
MedMinder. "The technology also offers flexibility and
cost-effectiveness for our devices with the option to add new
features and expand capabilities in the future without having to
redesign the device."
"The Gemalto Cinterion PHS8 module is the slimmest M2M module on
the market, and ideally suited to MedMinder's compact solution,"
said Paul Kobos, Head of M2M Sales for Gemalto North America. "With
an aging population and growing need for chronic care management,
Gemalto M2M technology truly impacts patients' day-to-day care
while protecting data and can be seamlessly integrated into
healthcare IT systems."
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in
digital security with 2013 annual revenues of €2.4 billion and more
than 12,000 employees operating out of 85 offices and 25 research
and software development centers, located in 44 countries.
We are at the heart of the rapidly evolving digital society.
Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to
communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work – anytime,
everywhere – in ways that are enjoyable and safe. Gemalto delivers
on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, payment
security, authenticated cloud access, identity and privacy
protection, eHealthcare and eGovernment efficiency, convenient
ticketing and dependable machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. We
develop secure embedded software and secure products which we
design and personalize. Our platforms and services manage these
products, the confidential data they contain and the trusted
end-user services made possible.
Our innovations enable our clients to offer trusted and
convenient digital services to billions of individuals. Gemalto
thrives with the growing number of people using its solutions to
interact with the digital and wireless world.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com,
www.justaskgemalto.com, blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on
Twitter.
About MedMinder
MedMinder provides technologies to enable seniors, the
chronically ill, and those with disabilities to maintain their
independence and avoid long-term care facilities and
hospitalization. MedMinder medication management system includes
cellular pill dispenser that records user activity the reports to
the MedMinder back end system. Accordingly, MedMinder provides
reminders to the users to take their pills on time and informs
families and care managers if dosages are missed. MedMinder
technology is proven to simplify medication management and improve
medication adherence. For more information, visit
http://www.medminder.com/
CONTACT: Gemalto Media Contacts:
Peggy Edoire
Europe, Middle East & Africa
+33 4 42 36 45 40
peggy.edoire@gemalto.com
Pierre Lelievre
Asia Pacific
+65 6317 3802
pierre.lelievre@gemalto.com
Nicole Williams
North America
+1 512 758 8921
nicole.williams@gemalto.com
Ernesto Haikewitsch
Latin America
+55 11 5105 9220
ernesto.haikewitsch@gemalto.com
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