A satellite SOS watch for lone field workers
A watch for people who work alone beyond mobile coverage, designed to get an SOS message through by satellite.
Industry challenge
Getting a message out beyond coverage
A programme for people who work alone beyond mobile coverage: power-line inspection, forestry, geological survey, offshore work and outdoor guiding.
01
Power
Satellite transmission draws far more power than cellular.
02
Space
The antenna must fit inside a watch case.
03
Stress
Messages have to get through when the user is under stress.
Solution
Designed around the satellite link
A conformal antenna integrated with the case, a satellite modem that wakes when needed, and a battery reserve kept for emergencies.
Antenna
Conformal antenna integrated with the case
Satellite modem
Wakes when needed
Battery
A reserve kept for emergencies
Guidance
On-screen guidance helps the wearer raise their wrist towards the sky
Delivery
The watch retries automatically until the message is sent
Customisation
Design, branding and network bands can be customised
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