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Tech companies combine mobile health + artificial intelligence to track senior citizens

Mobile developer GreatCall , which makes both smartphones and applications, and artificial intelligence company Automated Insights said […]

Mobile developer GreatCall , which makes both smartphones and applications, and artificial intelligence company Automated Insights said they are partnering on a health app that helps caregivers stay informed on the well-being of aging family members.

The GreatCall Link app will provide an alert when the user of a GreatCall device contacts a 5Star agent in an emergency, the companies said in an announcement. It will include the date, time of call and type of help provided. In addition, the app provides information on daily events such as current locations, power status, and a list of activities to ensure that daily routines are normal and the device is charged and in use. It also includes a weekly narrative.

Wordsmith, the natural language generation platform from Automated Insights, uses Link data to automatically write a weekly overview with personalized insights. The software writes in plain English. Here’s two examples:

Edward made four total calls to GreatCall last week, including an important one to notify 911.

Chris actively used his 5Star for six days last week and could contact help if needed during that time. He spent time at the farmer’s market, his daughter’s home and the coffee shop. He did a great job of charging the device regularly, never letting the battery power fall to a low level.

“Caregivers have told us they wish they had someone who could be there when they can’t,”Krijn van der Raadt, vice president of IT and software development for San Diego-based GreatCall, said in a statement. “This is why Link was created.”

North Carolina-based Automated Insights CEO Robbie Allen said Wordsmith will write over one billion narratives this year, ranging from finance applications to professional sports.

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