How the Alerting System works with EpiMonitor

The Alerting System in the EpiMonitor medical system is designed to provide timely notifications during potential generalized tonic-clonic seizures. When a seizure is detected, the system sends alerts to our app installed on a dedicated smartphone, which then notifies caregivers via calls and SMS with the user’s location.

How does the system work?

1. Our medical wearable, EmbracePlus, can automatically detect possible generalized tonic-clonic seizures that last longer than 20 seconds. When a possible seizure is detected, EmbracePlus will trigger an alert via Bluetooth to the user’s dedicated smartphone.
2. The EpiMonitor App installed on the user’s smartphone will automatically prompt the alerting system to send alert calls and SMS to your activated caregivers using the phone’s internet connection.
3. Caregivers will then receive the alert calls and SMS with the user’s location* on their own phones. They may reach out to the user and provide assistance if needed.

What do I need for EpiMonitor to work?

The EpiMonitor system is easy to set up. Make sure you have the following to ensure that the system works seamlessly:

• An EmbracePlus device
• A dedicated smartphone with Bluetooth and internet connectivity
• EpiMonitor App
• Subscription plan

	EmbracePlus		Our medical wearable has a built-in seizure detection algorithm designed to detect repetitive movements associated with possible generalized tonic-clonic seizures lasting longer than 20 seconds.
	Bluetooth Connectivity		Bluetooth is used to communicate between EmbracePlus and the EpiMonitor App. The user’s paired smartphone must always stay close to EmbracePlus (within 15 feet/5 meters) and be within a clear range of sight (no obstructions such as walls, doors, etc.).
	Internet connectivity		Internet is required to send the detected seizure event to our servers, and activate the alert calls and SMS.
	EpiMonitor App		The app is downloaded and installed only on the user’s dedicated smartphone to receive the detected seizure from EmbracePlus and trigger the alerts.
	Active subscription plan		The subscription plan is required to enable seizure detection and alerting features.

Both Bluetooth and an internet connection are necessary for the alerts to be sent when EmbracePlus detects a possible tonic-clonic seizure. Please take care when activating the Airplane Mode of your phone, as it may disable Bluetooth and the internet connection.

What do Caregivers need for EpiMonitor to work?

Caregivers only need a cellular phone number with regular network service. A landline number can also be used, but note that caregivers with a landline will only receive alert calls and cannot receive SMS messages.

	Activated caregivers	Caregivers need regular network service to receive the calls and SMS messages. Caregivers should not install the EpiMonitor App or pair the EmbracePlus with their phone.