NEWS
2023/09/07
L-CARE Launches 'Peace of Mind Line' Service Utilizing Remote Monitoring System 'REMONY'
Gain the peace of mind made possible with 24/7 monitoring via the world's first* recharge-free smart tracker.
Starting from September 7th, the 'REMONY', remote monitoring system powered by the world's first* recharge-free smart tracker 'MOTHER Bracelet' (hereafter, 'MOTHER') developed by MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, a subsidiary of the holistic healthcare company MEDIROM Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kouji Eguchi; NASDAQ: MRM, USA; hereafter, MEDIROM), will be officially offered as a part of the released by L-CARE Co., Ltd (hereafter, L-CARE), a comprehensive home care services’ provider, new 'Peace of Mind Line' service.
Leveraging vital data measured by the 'MOTHER', this system aims to improve early health emergencies detection and reduce the workload on respective healthcare facilities.
■Business Background
With the signing of the 'Basic Agreement on Business Collaboration' announced on September 1, 2022, L-CARE has been contributing to the development of the remote monitoring system 'REMONY' through the verification support of the 'MOTHER'. Subsequently, in conjunction with the release of 'REMONY', L-CARE has decided to introduce it into their new caregiving service 'Peace of Mind Line'. L-CARE is actively introducing 'REMONY' service into the group homes it supervises and in caregiving facilities operated by Japan LONGLIFE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; CEO: Takeshi Sumimoto)
■About 'Peace of Mind Line' Service
・Service Outline
User’s vital data is acquired 24/7, 365 days a year, using the recharge-free 'MOTHER' tracker with the 'REMONY' system being responsible for data management and health emergencies detection. Caregivers and family members can monitor the user's health condition in real-time, with a possibility of seamless and prompt information sharing. Empowered by a proprietary algorithm, in case of anomaly detection in vital signs of a user, notifications are sent to caregivers and family members, ensuring early detection of emergencies.
Furthermore, by using acquired vital data, this service enables reassurance to users and their families through additional offers, such as health consultations with nurses and collaboration with medical institutions. It aims to reduce the workload of caregivers while enabling facility staff to efficiently monitor and analyze users’ vital data, leading to improved staff collaboration and coordination. This, in turn, facilitates the delivery of higher-quality care services, including accidents prevention and improved health guidance.
・Service Details
①Anomaly Detection in Vital Data and Alert Notifications
②Health Consultations
③Medical Collaborations
④Development of Preventive Healthcare Programs
⑤Development and Provision of Care Programs
⑥On-Demand Care Services
・Pricing Information
Initial Fee: Starting from ￥59,800～ (Including Tax)
Monthly Fee: Starting from ￥1,980～ (Including Tax)
※Please note that dedicated equipment ('MOTHER' and 'MOTHER Gateway') required when using the 'Peace of Mind Line' service. For more details, please contact L-CARE Corporation.
・Contact Details
'Peace of Mind Line' Service
Tel: 0120-18-2525 (9:00～18:00)
■About 'REMONY'
The remote monitoring system 'REMONY', developed by MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, utilizes the recharge-free smart tracker 'MOTHER', which is worn on the wrist. It collects data automatically through a dedicated gateway for real-time centralized data management. 'REMONY' is designed for the early detection of emergencies based on the user's vital data. It is able to automatically detect abnormal vital signs and falls, triggering alerts that are displayed on the caregiver's dashboard and sent in a form of notifications to registered family members and caregivers.
・Key Functions
①Data acquisition and visualization of Heart Rate, Body Surface Temperature, Steps Count, Sleep Parameters, and Calories Burned
②Alerts in case heart rate exceeds the set value
③Automatic SMS notifications to specified users concurrently with alerts
④Fall detection and alert notifications (Scheduled for December 2023)
⑤Emergency SOS function and alert notifications (Scheduled for December 2023)
■The 'MOTHER Bracelet', Recharge-Free Smart Tracker
The 'MOTHER Bracelet' is the world's first 24/7 recharge-free smart tracker. It uses innovative technology from a Silicon Valley tech company that generates power based on temperature differences between body and surrounding air. As it doesn't require recharging, it eliminates the data loss that can occur when a device is taken off for charging. This single device can record five fundamental health metrics: steps, sleep quality, calories burned, heart rate, and body temperature.
・Official Website: https://mother-bracelet.com
※WPO, PATENTSCOPE, the Japan Science and Technology Agency, J-GLOBAL, and J-PlatPat have confirmed intellectual property related to recharge-free activity tracker utilizing the Seebeck effect (as of July 3, 2021, based on ESP Research)
■About LONGLIFE Holding Co., Ltd
Since its establishment in 1986, LONGLIFE Holding Co., Ltd has been driven by a vision of 'transforming the care industry into a service-oriented sector'. Started as a private business in care services with just one portable foldable bathtub for showering, the company has provided care services to a total of 250,000 individuals over the past 38 years. Anticipating the 100-year lifespan era, the company is committed to serving users as a prominent entity in the welfare and caregiving sector.
・Company’s Overview
Company Name: LONGLIFE Holding Co., Ltd
Headquarters: Umeda Center Bldg., 2-4-12 Nakazaki Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka
Representative/President: Sakurai Hiromi
Establishment: September 1986
Business Area: Elderly Care Homes / Comprehensive Home Care Services / Membership-Based Resort Facilities / Food and Pharmacy Business / International Investment Ventures
URL: https://www.longlife-holding.co.jp/
■About L-CARE Co., Ltd
L-CARE Corporation is a group subsidiary of LONGLIFE Holding Corporation, the holding company of the LONGLIFE Group. The company regards caregiving as the comprehensive service-oriented sector and provides a wide-ranging in-home caregiving services that include 14 various options, such as home care visits, in-home caregiving support, and day services.
・Company’s Overview
Company Name: L-CARE Co., Ltd
Headquarters: Umeda Center Bldg., 2-4-12 Nakazaki Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka
Representative/CEO: Motohiro Uno
Establishment: August 2007
Business Area: Home Care Services / Disability Welfare Services / Disability Group Homes (Assisted Group Living) / Supported Employment Businesses / Home Nursing Services / Home Dental Support Services / Elderly Group Homes (Dementia Care Assisted Group Living) / Private Elderly Care Homes / Education Services
URL: https://www.l-care.jp/
■About MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
・Company’s Overview
Company Name: MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
Listed Market: NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol: MRM
Headquarters: Tradepia Odaiba, 2-3-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
CEO/Founder: Kouji Eguchi
Establishment: July 2000
■About MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc.
MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, a subsidiary within the MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc., primarily focuses on the health tech sector. The company’s core activities include 'Specific Health Guidance Program' offered through the 'Lav' health app and development and sales of the 24/7 recharge-free 'MOTHER Bracelet' smart tracker. The tracker’s popularity raised a record-breaking 56.1 million yen on a crowdfunding platform 'Makuake'. The company offers customizable health management solutions across diverse sectors, spanning caregiving, logistics, and transportation by leveraging 'MOTHER' recharging-free features.
・Company Overview
Company Name: MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc.
Headquarters: Tradepia Odaiba, 2-3-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Kouji Eguchi, Yoshio Uekusa
Establishment: July 2023
Business Area: Health Tech Business / Device Business / Software Services
・Contact Details
MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, MOTHER Group, MOTHER Team
Tel: 03-6721-7293
URL: https://mother-bracelet.com/pages/contact