What we do
Chiptech is a New Zealand-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of digital telecare solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and independence of individuals, particularly the elderly and vulnerable. Established in 2000, Chiptech offers a range of personal emergency response systems (PERS) and assistive technologies that connect users to help when needed, both within their homes and in the wider community.
Overview of our offering
- Personal help buttons: Chiptech provides wearable devices such as the Pearl and Pearl Advanced, designed for easy activation in emergencies. These devices offer two-way communication with base units, ensuring users can summon help promptly.
- Mobile personal help devices: The GO 4G is a mobile personal help pendant that operates on 4G networks, featuring GPS locating technology to summon help beyond the home. It includes features like automated safety checks and real-time operating systems for enhanced performance.
- Base units: Devices like SEVEN serve as central hubs for personal help buttons, facilitating communication with monitoring centres. SEVEN supports multiple reporting pathways and is designed for easy installation and use.
- Assistive technology: Chiptech offers a range of devices that connect wirelessly with base units to send reports, supporting users and caregivers in managing safety at home.
- Environmental sensors: These sensors monitor changes within the home environment, such as smoke or gas detection, and can send automated alerts to ensure timely responses to potential hazards.
- SmartCare software: Chiptech's SmartCare Response is a monitoring app that connects family and friends to users of Chiptech's PERS devices. It provides real-time alerts and communication during emergencies, enhancing support networks for users.
Target customer: Aged care facilities, healthcare professionals, and caregivers seeking advanced monitoring solutions to improve safety, care standards, and the quality of life for residents.