How does the embrace watch detect seizures?

Embrace uses advanced machine learning to detect unusual patterns that may be associated with convulsive seizures. The Alert App sends your Caregivers an SMS and automated phone call when Embrace detects patterns that may be associated with a convulsive seizure.
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How does embrace detect seizures?

Embrace works by using Bluetooth and internet to alert caregivers when it detects a possible tonic-clonic seizure. Aside from monitoring for possible tonic-clonic seizures, Bluetooth and Internet are also necessary to track your rest and physical activity in the Mate App.
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Can Smartwatches detect seizures?

SmartWatch provides caregivers peace of mind, as they know they will be alerted upon the occurrence of excessive movements, which may be indicative of a seizure.
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Does the embrace detect complex partial seizures?

Embrace cannot detect seizures that don't manifest jerky and repetitive shaking movements, such as absence or complex partial seizures. Other non-convulsive seizure types currently cannot be detected by Embrace2.
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How do epilepsy watches work?

Epilepsy monitors sound an alarm or connect to a smartphone if they detect unusual movements, such as seizures. While these monitors can alert caregivers to a seizure, they cannot prevent the seizure from happening.
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Smart watch that detects epileptic seizures gets FDA approval



Can a Fitbit detect seizures?

Overall, the use of the Fitbit Charge 2 activity tracker does not appear well suited in its current form to detect epileptic seizures in patients with seizure activity when compared to data recorded from the continuous EEG.
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What is the best smartwatch for epilepsy?

The Embrace2 watch is an FDA-approved smartwatch that can be worn as a seizure alert system for children and adults. 1 It detects some types of seizure and sends an alert signal to your designated caregivers, notifying them that you need help.
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Does Apple Watch have a seizure alert?

The apple watch doesn't detect heart attacks and doesn't detect seizures,that isn't the purpose of fall detection and it tells you that in the how it works.
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Is there an app to detect seizures?

Inspyre™ by SmartMonitor is an app that pairs with a user's Apple Watch™ or Samsung™ Watch. When the watch detects repetitive shaking motion, similar to those caused by seizures, it signals the user's smartphone (iPhone or Android phone) to send text and call alerts to loved ones and/or care providers within seconds.
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Is there a monitor for seizures?

Wearable Seizure Detectors

Inspyre by SmartMonitor is an app that works seamlessly with both iOS and Android smartwatches. The app detects unusual movements, records activity, sends alerts to loved ones to let them know a seizure is occurring and even allows for GPS location services.
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How do you tell if you had a seizure while sleeping?

During a nocturnal seizure, you may:
  1. cry out or make unusual noises, especially before muscles tense.
  2. suddenly appear very rigid.
  3. lose bladder control.
  4. twitch or jerk.
  5. bite your tongue.
  6. fall out of bed.
  7. wake up for no clear reason [3].
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Why do seizures only happen at night?

It's believed that sleep seizures are triggered by changes in the electrical activity in your brain during certain stages of sleeping and waking. Nighttime seizures occur most often in the early morning around 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and occur least often shortly after falling asleep.
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Should I wear an epilepsy bracelet?

There's no perfect way to protect yourself when living with epilepsy. Symptoms vary from person to person, but an epileptic attack can strike while out in public, even if you do everything you can do to avoid stimuli and reactions. It's important that you wear medical alert bracelets to stay safe, wherever you are.
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Can Apple Watch 3 detect seizures?

Smart Monitor recently announced the launch of SmartWatch Inspyre™ for the Apple Watch. This new application uses a unique algorithm to recognize a wearer's repetitive shaking movements that may indicate a convulsive (tonic-clonic) seizure is occurring.
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What is a seizure watch?

A seizure alert device, also known as a seizure alarm or seizure monitor, is an electronic device that can detect seizures if you have a condition like epilepsy. It can alert your caretakers when you are having a seizure, but it does not prevent seizures from happening.
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Does the embrace watch tell time?

You can easily check the time on your Embrace. Once, Embrace as been paired with your phone, it will automatically sync with the time on your phone.
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What does your heart rate do during a seizure?

The electrical activity in the brain during a seizure can also change our pulse and usually causes an increase in heart rate. However, during some seizures, the heart can slow or even stop temporarily, which is referred to as ictal asystole.
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Can you have a seizure in your sleep and not know it?

Nocturnal seizures are often unnoticed because the patient is asleep when they happen. However, there are signs that may suggest the patient's is experiencing these seizures, including: Loss of bladder control. Biting their tongue.
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Can Apple Watch be used for epilepsy?

SeizAlarm is a user-friendly iPhone and Apple Watch app which allows those with epilepsy and other seizure disorders to alert emergency contacts when they need help*. Features: - Seizure detection.
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How can you predict a seizure?

The older the patient the more likely the patient was able to successfully predict a seizure. Seizure occurrence, self-prediction, favorable change in mood, and a number of premonitory symptoms were most significant predictors.
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How much does the embrace 2 cost?

Embrace2 is available worldwide and can be purchased only on our online store starting from $249. Keep in mind that Embrace2 is an FDA-cleared medical device and requires a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Upon purchase, you will have 120 days to provide us with the prescription.
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Can the Samsung watch detect epilepsy?

EPIwear detects epileptic seizures through a Samsung Gear2 smart watch. If an episode is detected, EPIwear will call for help by: 1) alerting the Galaxy phone that it's paired with that a seizure is in progress.
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What breed of dog can detect seizures?

Breeds with this ability included Golden Retriever, Standard Poodle, German Shepherd, Akita, Rough Collie, Rottweiler, Cairn Terrier, Great Pyrenees, and one mixed breed dog. Dogs acquired this ability after about one month with the family -- generally with the first seizure the dog witnessed.
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Can Garmin watches detect seizures?

It monitors the movement of the wearer's arm and raises an alarm if shaking similar to a tonic-clonic seizure is detected for more than 10 seconds.
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What are symptoms of a seizure?

Seizure signs and symptoms may include:
  • Temporary confusion.
  • A staring spell.
  • Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs.
  • Loss of consciousness or awareness.
  • Cognitive or emotional symptoms, such as fear, anxiety or deja vu.
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