Next Generation GPS Watch Released for Christmas

Next Generation GPS Watch Released for Christmas

Tunstall Healthcare, Australasia's leading provider of assistive technology, is releasing the latest update of the Find-Me Tunstall Watch, with new, expanded capabilities.

A personal response system, GPS tracker and fall detector all-in-one, this next generation watch is an exciting leap forward in design and capability.

Tunstall’s Chief Information Officer, Geoff Feakes, said the next generation Find-Me Tunstall Watch offered greater choice for clients and carers.

"Tunstall's vision was to have the carers watch act as an extension beyond the connected home that would allow us to monitor the client in their community,” said Mr Feakes.

“The watch is designed to support dementia patients, but it can also be beneficial for more mobile clients such as community nurses, remote workers and grey nomads.

"With the advanced features in the new version, we can really offer a more complex service. It's built to assist and look after the client, but with the carer in mind,” he said.

Taking advantage of the latest technology, the new Find-Me Tunstall watch has rapid magnetic charging for its longer lasting batteries. With 3G capability, the carers watch is also future proofed for the next generation of mobile network, and will function wherever there is mobile coverage.

“With innovative open voice communication, magnetic battery charging and real-time tracking capabilities, this new watch provides users with a seamless connected care experience, both inside and outside the home,” said Mr Feakes.

The watch offers an unobtrusive duress alert for those who may feel vulnerable in the community, and allows two-way conversation between the client and Tunstall’s 24-hour monitoring centre, or alternatively, their carer.

The watch also enables the creation of safe zones and geo-fencing, with real-time tracking, meaning a care consultant is able to accurately locate the wearer and direct responders to the precise location.

In addition, the next generation Find-Me Tunstall Watch is waterproof and also comes equipped with fall detection and sensors that can trigger an alert if a client has taken off their watch.

Mr Feakes said that the team behind the watch were very excited for its upcoming release.

"We are in final testing phases of the pre-production units at the moment, so at this stage the aim is to have the production units available for Christmas," he said.

"As Tunstall is a global organisation, we are also looking at the potential for the watch to fit into other markets in our territories in Asia, Europe and the Americas.”

The Find-Me Tunstall Watch is expected to be available in Australia and New Zealand by Christmas 2015.

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