About
Eliza’s Watch is a non-identifying, non-stigmatizing device that looks like a popular fitness/smartwatch. In normal mode, its only function is displaying the time.
Features:
Eliza’s Watch meets the needs of people using drugs where they are. With Eliza’s Watch mode enabled, It will sound an alarm to summon help, if not reset by purposeful motion.
- In 60 Seconds, it will vibrate the user’s wrist.
- In 75 seconds, it will shake harder with an audible alarm
- In 90 seconds, it will sound a 95-decibel alarm (think car alarm) to attract assistance from those nearby.
If the watch has been paired with the free smartphone app, it will send a Bluetooth signal to the app to text the location and time of the event to trusted contacts and/or EMS.
Free Download
The Eliza’s Watch App is a free download for Apple or Android.
Once installed the app will ask users to configure it by:
- Selecting a list of trusted people from their address book.
- Asking if the app should or should not contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Data sent to trusted contacts and/or EMS will consist of the following:
- Optional pre-entered text message, or standard message: “Possible opioid overdose at the following location at the following time. <GPS location>,<time-stamp of third alert>”.
- Location of the Smartphone (Data not saved anywhere once the message is sent.)
- Date and time stamp of the event.
Benefits:
Privacy, Empowerment, and Harm Reduction are key benefits of this device. Users choose when to enable Eliza’s Watch mode – putting them in charge of their own harm reduction.
Contact:
Dan Harper
HarpTech LLC
elizaswatch.com
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