If the lone worker loses the device, SHALOSH can trigger an
alarm. For this, a special holster is needed.
Geofencing
With geofencing, you can define allowed and prohibited are-
as. If the lone worker is outside of allowed areas or in at
least one prohibited area, an alarm can be triggered.
No response
The lone worker can log off from the headquarters in order
to carry out a short-term activity in an area without network
coverage. If he does not report back on time, the Control
Center triggers an alarm.
If a dangerous situation is detected, an acoustic pre-alarm is trig-
gered. The lone worker can stop the alarm if he does not require
help. The acoustic signal has been designed in such a way, that the
lone worker can find the device quickly and is exposed to as little
stress as possible - after all the pre-alarm is not meant to cause an
accident.
If the lone worker does not stop the pre-alarm or he has deliberately
requested help, then SHALOSH reports the accident cause and the
accident location which it finds outdoors using GPS and indoors
using BEACON. For this, it switches seamlessly between both lo-
calization types.
For the transmission, the GSM or UMTS network is used. If UMTS is
available, then data and text message can be sent faster. Voice
connections are set up in HD quality - the caller’s voice is more
audible and clearer.
The transmission of the alarms can be configured freely. In the
event of an accident, it is possible to send a data text message to
the Control Centre, a clear text message in German to the one col-
league and a clear text message in French to the other colleague.
This makes it possible for them to come to the aid of the injured
party if they are close by.
Furthermore, SHALOSH can automatically establish an audio con-
nection or wait for call-back and accept it automatically. In this way,
crisis response can find out what kind of help is required.
Once arrived at the accident location, the rescue workers have to
quickly find the lone worker. “Acoustic vicinity locating” feature pro-
vides assistance for this. SHALOSH creates a loud acoustic signal
using the integrated loudspeaker. This enables rescue workers to
find the lone worker even in unwieldy areas, when he is unable to
call for help.
The device is also easy to use in stressful situations which makes it
a true personal alarm device. The large buttons can also be operat-
ed “blind” and the obligatory device test is supported with voice
announcements during start-up. Persons, who rarely work alone,
are able to use the device even after a short instruction period.