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Emergency Notification-Sending Shoes

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These Smart Sneakers for Seniors Help in an Emergency

— January 16, 2018 — Fashion
A simple fall can result in irreparable damage for a senior citizen, but potentially life saving devices are often unappealing to wear, which is why the wearable tech company E-Vone has created this stylish pair of smart sneakers for seniors, which can send notifications to the appropriate source in the event of an emergency.

The shoes learn the patterns of the wearer and can detect abnormal movement. This means that the shoes will be aware of a slip and fall or prolonged inactivity. Following this detection, the smart sneakers for elderly people will send an emergency notification to a pre-selected list of contacts and will even vibrate to confirm with the wearer that help is on the way.

The company created three variations of this sneaker, making an appropriate pair for daily wear, working or hiking.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Safety Devices - Opportunity to develop stylish and appealing wearable safety devices for seniors that can send emergency notifications.
2. Motion-sensing Technology - Potential for incorporating motion-sensing technology into footwear to detect abnormal movement and send emergency notifications.
3. Smart Footwear for Seniors - Growing market for smart footwear specifically designed for the elderly, with features like emergency notifications and comfort.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can explore the development of stylish and functional safety devices for seniors.
2. Healthcare - Healthcare industry can incorporate motion-sensing technology into footwear to enhance senior safety and emergency response systems.
3. Footwear - Footwear industry can tap into the demand for smart footwear designed for seniors, offering comfortable and stylish options with emergency notification features.
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