Innovation for independence

Many people, getting older, want to remain independent as long as possible in their own homes. If help from the outside should be neccessary from time to time, as much independence as possible is still the best medicine. That applies perhaps even more to people living in assisted accomodation facilities such as nursing homes or care homes - in all these cases energy harvesting wireless sensors and wireless switches from EnOcean can mean much more comfort and convenience, security and dignity[...]

A solution

EnOcean technology can be matched to needs as they arise and gradually expanded. For example, if someone becomes seriously disabled they could have a window that can be operated wirelessly and electrically when they want fresh air. At the same time a batteryless window contact could automatically close the electric thermostat so that heating energy is not blown out of the open window[...]

Integrated sensors

EnOcean-enabled presence detectors can also improve medical care in assisted living facilities. If no movement is registered in the bedroom of one of the residents in the morning, the nursing team would be alerted to visit their room for a check up[...]

Virtually limitless application

The opportunities for energy harvesting wireless technology are boundless.[...] Intelligent solutions are conceivable for the future that allow the elderly and dementia suffers to remain in their own familiar surroundings for much longer.[...]
The diverse application possibilities presented by EnOcean's batteryless sensors will see them enter many housholds in the future to make valuable to personal independence and better quality of life.

(Source Building Services & Environmental Engineer, April 2011)