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REAL USE C ASE SOLUTION Traditionally, monitoring the location and status of seniors in households and assisted living facilities was a manual task, relying on the vigilance of caretakers to keep individuals safe and comfortable. With easy-to-use IoT solutions, families can experience many of the same benefits as enterprises and global organizations, including location tracking and real-time monitoring. LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® protocol make it simple and economical for households to explore the advantages of smarter IoT applications. CareBand, a manufacturer of LoRa-based tracking solutions, developed a noninvasive wristband tracker to locate and actively monitor individuals living with dementia. e goal of the trackers is to reduce injuries and loss of life due to dementia-related wandering. e system enables caretakers to quickly create custom geofences, a virtual boundary around a specific location, allowing tracking applications to send alert notifications when a loved one has exited a pre- determined area. e device provides real-time monitoring for the wearer both inside and outside of the residence, increasing the safety and independence of seniors, and providing caregivers and family members peace of mind. EX TENSIVE COVER AGE A single LoRa-based gateway provides miles of reliable connectivity for even the largest homes and properties. LoRa-enabled geolocation enables the seamless and automatic monitoring of movement both outdoor and indoor. REMOTE MANAGEMENT CareBand's sensor data enables the location tracking and real-time monitoring of health metrics including heart rate and body temperature, to protect loved ones and enable a swi response to emergencies. STANDARDS -BASED RELIABILIT Y e LoRaWAN specification maintains interoperability between multiple solutions and LoRa devices are engineered with cross-functionality in mind. is provides confidence that devices meet strenuous requirements on quality, security, reliability, and safe operation. SENIOR CARE IN THE HOME 6 Semtech Corporation - LoRa Devices Business Case Overview - Smart Home semtech.com/LoRa "I started CareBand with the vision of keeping seniors safe and providing peace of mind for families and caregivers. Semtech's LoRa devices allow CareBand to keep residents safe and secure in the least restrictive manner possible, so seniors are able stay independent and walk around – even outside." Adam Sobol CEO, CareBand

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