The Product.
Our Verisense product offering includes three main components: the Verisense sensor, the Verisense Base Station, and the Verisense Cloud Platform, that all work together seamlessly. Additional sensors, such as ECG, EMG and bio-impedance, will be integrated into the Verisense offering in the near future.
The Verisense Sensors
The Verisense IMU is a general purpose Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that is used to collect activity and sleep data from the trial participant. Some of it’s advantages include:
No touch operation
No charging
Replaceable battery with up to six-month life
Impact resistant
Automatic data encryption and upload
Interchangeable wrist straps for flexible styling
The Verisense Pulse+ builds on the above capabilities and adds the ability to capture photoplethysmogram (PPG), which is used to output Heart Rate, and galvanic skin response (GSR).
The Verisense Base Station
The Verisense Base Station is an Android device with an in-built Verisense app. It is designed to be always-on in the home of the participant. It’s Bluetooth connection to the sensor is encrypted and pin protected.
Collects data whenever sensor is in range
Automatic data upload via cellular or WiFi
Alerts participant and web server to issues
Simple site setup
Designed to be placed and forgotten
Can sync with up to seven (7) sensors
The Verisense Cloud Platform
The Verisense Cloud Platform bring it all together. Designed by Shimmer, with different interfaces for the sponsor, the site and the clinicians, this cloud platform is scalable, customizable and can be fully integrated with your existing EHR (electronic health record) system. Some advantages include:
Monitors all sites at a glance
User can drill down to specific sensors
Can send messages to sites and directly to Base Stations as needed
Generates activity and sleep metrics from peer reviewed algorithms (GGIR)
The Service.
Service has always been a core element for the Shimmer business model, and with Verisense we feel it’s critical to the success of your wearable tech deployment. Our service offering ranges from initial training and set up to full software customization and data collection monitoring.
Currently, the Verisense Platform outputs data related to activity and sleep, and is typically worn on the wrist. It can, however, be adapted to generate additional metrics for numerous clinical research applications, such as gait and falls, Parkinson’s tremor classification, joint angle calculation, rehab exercises, and much more. This can be achieved through multiple sensors being worn on one participant, or using a broader range of algorithms to analyse the data, such as those that will be available in OWI (open wearables initiative). We provide a range of services to support you from the beginning of your trial, right through to its conclusion.
These include:
Training
Data integration
Algorithm development customization
Logistics - Data collection monitoring
Device location customization
In addition, the Verisense platform is adaptable and can be customized to meet your specific needs.