We do not really know why but often the fingers of seniors on touch screens work less well than the others! Those who are not of the “smartphone generation” often find it difficult to tame this joker screen!
So to remedy this problem, a Nice start-up, Fingertips invent a connected cushion! A gold mine for our seniors who, thanks to this cushion, can communicate with their loved ones, watch a film or receive photos. The social divide linked to disability or older age is reduced thanks to Viktor, connected cushion, gold medal of the 2019 Lépine competition.
Today, most of the procedures are done online. But we listen to music online, we read a book online, we communicate by email or sms… In short, the 42% of people over 70 who never use the Internet find themselves isolated, for lack of knowing how to use it . With Viktor, everything is accessible from this big cushion !
Viktor, the connected cushion that breaks isolation
Viktor is actually a big remote control, but also a comfortable cushion! Once installed in connection with the application, loved ones’ smartphones and / or television, it becomes the nerve center of communication with the elder. It does not require any special knowledge, the icons are very “talking”.
Thanks to Viktor, the isolated person will be able to communicate with their loved ones via a simplified messaging service. They can also receive photos or videos directly on their television. Another important function is that of appointment reminders.
Future medical or other appointments appear directly on the TV screen. Thanks to Viktor, the owner can ask his loved ones for a phone call. Conversely, relatives can indicate to the senior appointments not to be missed from their smartphone. The appointments are then also displayed on television.
Fingertips also offers an entertainment service (movies, audio books, music) to choose from at the touch of a hand.
How much does it cost ?
Viktor is today available at the price of 249.99 € (50 € reimbursed until 04/04/2020) in Orange partner stores or on the online store. A beautiful French innovation that allows the elderly to no longer be cut off from today’s world and those close to them to know their elders safe!
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