Portable First Aid Center Guides Emergency Home Care

An infrared thermometer, pulse oximeter, and vital monitoring patches are stored in a separate compartment where they charged, ready for use as a connected medical device.

Other features include online consultation with medical professionals over video call; a SmartCall button for establishing immediate contact with family members, medical professionals, and caregivers; and instant mail order refills to replenish supplies or ordering new supplies with a single click. Connectivity is carried over the AT&T (Dallas, TX, USA) cellular network, which means the kit can function anywhere with network coverage. A built-in handle is used to transport the device, which folds into the container once set down on a table.

“There are amazing transformative technologies being developed for sensing, servicing, and improving health. But from an everyday consumer perspective, there remains a fundamental need for a simple, trusted experience that brings together those innovations and capabilities traditionally found at a physical clinic,” said Ram Fish, founder and CEO of 19Labs. “Smart portable health centers are the future of remote health care, combining the best supplies, medical know-how and technologies into a unified experience.”

“You can’t always predict when or why you are going to need a first aid kit, but having one on hand brings you some peace of mind,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president of Internet of Things (IoT) at AT&T. “GALE brings the first aid kit into the 21st century. Technology not only provides the supplies to treat injuries, it also lets you access medical know-how and emergency services in the moment.”

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