b-near®️ touch screen

C2-060 b-near a/s

Frederiksgade 74 A, 1. th 8000 Aarhus C msr@b-near.dk

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Other b­near®️ screen brings security, independence and flexibility to people who have difficulty using a smartphone. Our solution allows individuals with disabilities to independently make video calls to their relatives with just one touch on their picture on the b-near®️ screen. At the same time, our solution ensures that relatives only receive calls when they have actively made themselves visible on the user’s screen via their smartphone app.

With the option to schedule availability times, relatives can ensure that there is always at least one person available on the b-near®️ screen, providing security and support in everyday life. Relatives can also send pictures and videos to the b-near®️ screen, providing an extra dimension of social interaction. Our solution sets a new standard for communication between people with disabilities, their relatives and support persons, and opens up a new world of possibilities and flexibility for all involved.

Novelty Value

In what way is the product innovative?

b­near®️ screen brings comfort, independence, and flexibility to people who struggle with using a smartphone. Our solution allows individuals with disabilities to independently call their relatives with just a tap on their picture on the b-near®️ screen, while simultaneously ensuring that relatives only receive calls when they have actively made themselves visible on the user’s screen via their smartphone app. With the option to schedule availability times, relatives can ensure that there is always at least one person available on the b-near®️ screen, providing comfort and support in everyday life. Our solution sets a new standard for communication between people with disabilities, their relatives, and support staff, opening up a new world of possibilities and flexibility for everyone involved.

Target Group and Product Utility

What user group is the product intended for and what benefit can the user get from the product?

b-near is designed for people with special needs, including individuals with dementia, brain injury, and developmental disabilities, as well as their relatives and support personnel. In what way does the product support the user’s opportunity for participation and independence?

It’s easy to communicate with relatives and support persons through the simple and visual tap-on-image function. This gives the user a sense of control and independence in social interactions.

To which part of the market is the product addressed?

The b-near®️ screen caters to both the public and private markets.

Does the product reach a broad target group?

Yes, b-near can be used by anyone regardless of IT skills. Assistive devices can be connected for those who cannot use a touch screen. There is a reading function for those with visual impairments, and a visual feature for those who are hearing impaired.

Note target groups: People with special needs and disabilities, including individuals with dementia, brain injury, and developmental disabilities. Relatives and support personnel.

Special Advantages

What special qualities does the product have in relation to:

• Design • Flexibility • Mobility

• Customization options and accessories

• Operation, handling

• Daily maintenance

The b-near®️ screen is designed with a focus on user-friendliness and simplicity, ensuring easy and intuitive operation. The screen offers flexibility and can be customized to the user’s needs, such as the ability to schedule times, SOS calls, limit menus, send pictures, video greetings, text-to-speech, and connect assistive devices.

The b-near®️ screen can be used stationary or taken on the go and works via a data card throughout the EU. There are customization options and accessories, such as Bluetooth assistive devices like switch buttons, hearing aids, and speakers. Operation and handling are simple with just a touch on the screen for video contact with relatives.

Daily maintenance includes automatic updates and the option to purchase additional products within the app. The b-near®️ screen contributes to sustainability by helping users stay in their own homes longer, alleviating loneliness and discomfort through increased contact with their social network, enabling remote consultation and assistance from personal networks, saving power with an energy-saving function, and the ability for the screen to be transferred to others or repurposed as a regular tablet. The b-near solution complies with GDPR legislation.

Product development

Has there been collaboration with the target groups in the development phase?

The b-near®️ screen has been developed in close collaboration with the target groups, relatives, and professionals to ensure the most user­friendly solution that addresses specific needs and challenges.

Have you considered the UN’s global goals in the product development and which ones?

Goal 3, 10, 11 og 17.

Price and Services

What is the price of the product?

Dkr. 4.995,00 incl. vat

Is there a service scheme attached? Yes

Are updates included? Yes

Is there a subscription scheme attached? Yes

Are there purchase options? Yes