Here are the services and products nominated for the BabyTech Award Japan 2019.
From the Pregnancy Section,IoT-type fetal monitor "Delivery Monitor iCTG" & perinatal telemedicine platform "Melody iIt is.
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IoT-type fetal monitor "Delivery Monitor iCTG" & perinatal telemedicine platform "Melody i
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Melody International, Inc.
entry-level category
pregnancy
summary
The first IoT fetal monitor in Japan, the "Delivery Monitor iCTG" is a device that can measure the heartbeat of the fetus and the tension in the pregnant woman's abdomen at home. When a sensor is placed on the pregnant woman's abdomen for measurement, the results are displayed in an application on a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth connection.
The perinatal telemedicine platform "Melody i" is a communication platform that allows pregnant women to send the results of their measurements to their family doctors and obtain diagnoses such as recommendations to see a doctor remotely. In addition to collaboration between pregnant women and their doctors, it is also possible to link data from clinics to core hospitals with NICUs.
By utilizing these "delivery monitoring devices iCTG" & "Melodyi", we will create an environment where pregnant women in Japan and abroad can give birth more safely and securely.
How to solve problems and unique innovations
The first in Japan to develop an ultra-compact and mobile delivery monitoring device that can be used only in hospitals, allowing pregnant women to measure their own delivery anytime, anywhere.
To make it easier for pregnant women to take measurements, the device is equipped with speakers that allow them to directly hear the fetal heartbeat and enables Bluetooth connectivity for use at home.
The combination of measurement from home and remote diagnosis by a physician can provide peace of mind to pregnant women and reduce the burden of hospital visits and hospitalization. In addition, the ability to take measurements prior to a doctor's visit increases the possibility of detecting fetal abnormalities at an early stage and reducing unexpected situations such as fetal death.
We are also considering introducing AI-based primary screening and cloud-based online diagnostic services to make them available to more pregnant women.
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BabyTech Editor's Comment.
It is a common telemedicine platform in the United States. In Japan, the number of facilities handling childbirth has decreased by more than 20% over the past 10 years. While pregnant women are burdened with long-distance visits and long waiting times, the percentage of older births exceeds 28%, requiring a higher level of care.
In light of these circumstances, the concept of sharing the results of measurements taken by pregnant women in their daily lives with medical institutions so that appropriate checkups and diagnoses can be made and the burden on both parties can be lightened is brilliant. I hope it will spread more widely.
