Nexus TV: Healthcare Applications via STB

Nexus TV offers a total assistive technology solution to support and monitor the elderly, vulnerable and impaired from within their own homes.

Access through the Television

It is recognised that of all the domestic electronics available to consumers, it is the television that remains the most familiar and accessible, in comparison to, for example a PC. Nexus TV is accessed through a Freeview Set-top box (STB) connected to the television with an adaptable remote control and Internet connection.

Remote Support from within the home

The purpose of Nexus TV is to make home-based preventative care and after care an alternative available for individuals at risk from being hospitalized or entering long-term care. It will enhance the provision of remote monitoring, educate patients about how to cope with their condition and encourage the proactive management of the individuals needs.

Example Features & Functions

Users are able to benefit from a variety of social and healthcare applications including:

• Online Educational & Lifestyle Videos specific to each individual’s healthcare needs.

• Safety & Security Functions to ensure the user feels secure in their home.

• TV based Social Networking & Messaging that enables the user to connect with other     subscribers and members of the community.

• Audio & Visual Teleconferencing that allows the user to communicate with family, friends and practitioners visually on the TV screen. 

• Award Winning Talking TV Technology for Digital TV devices where the programme guide and menu items are spoken to the user.

• Access to the Internet to browse secure, relevant websites on the TV.

For further information please read our whitepaper: "Assistive Living through Technology - Can it help Care Communities?" here or visit the Nexus TV website: www.nexustv.co.uk