Development of a Reliable IoT Communication Hub for Emergency Home and Caregiver Connectivity

The client requires a dependable, easy-to-use communication hub that enables patients living independently or in care facilities to contact caregivers swiftly during emergencies, especially outside standard working hours. Existing prototypes are outdated due to component obsolescence and market disruptions caused by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which hampered access to essential hardware parts, necessitating a comprehensive hardware and software rework to ensure reliability and compliance with medical standards.

A mid-sized healthcare technology company specializing in IoT solutions for in-home and institutional patient care, focusing on emergency communication and monitoring devices.

• Redesign the communication device to be compatible with new, readily available hardware components.
• Develop a seamless hardware and software architecture supporting reliable emergency communication.
• Extend device battery life to at least 48 hours of continuous operation.
• Implement energy management optimizations to prolong device usability without frequent recharging.
• Ensure the device complies with relevant healthcare and medical device standards (e.g., EU MedTech norms).
• Create an intuitive, minimal-interface control system with accessible buttons and clear displays suitable for senior users.
• Enable integration with a scalable IoT network capable of connecting up to 64 wireless sensors or devices.

• Hardware redesign to work with updated, commercially available components.
• Firmware development to facilitate seamless device connectivity and operation.
• Wireless communication via BLE, WiFi, and cellular modules for reliable connectivity in various environments.
• Battery management system to optimize power consumption and extend operational duration to a minimum of 48 hours.
• User interface with limited, clearly labeled buttons and a simple display tailored for elderly, less tech-savvy users.
• Scalable system architecture to allow connection with up to 64 wireless sensors/devices.
• Compliance with healthcare industry standards and cybersecurity best practices.

• Wireless sensors and medical monitoring devices
• Backend cloud services for device management and data processing
• Compliance verification systems for healthcare standards
• Secure communication channels for remote access and control

• Scalability to accommodate up to 64 device connections with stability
• High reliability and availability to ensure infallible emergency communication
• Security measures conforming to healthcare data protection regulations
• Performance optimization to support real-time communication and device responsiveness
• Battery life extending at least 48 hours under continuous use

Achievement of a reliable, user-friendly emergency communication device will significantly enhance patient safety and caregiver response times. By redesigning the hardware and software architecture to utilize current components, the project aims to reliably connect and support up to 64 sensors, extend battery life to 48 hours, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. Such improvements are expected to reduce market release times, increase user adoption among elderly patients and caregivers, and strengthen the client’s position in the MedTech industry through scalable and compliant IoT solutions.