The PUP Perrin anti-fall sock: An innovation in the medical field

Burgundy-Franche-Comté: fertile ground for the medicine of tomorrow

The Regional Economic Agency (AER) of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté supports companies in their development projects or business creation in its territory.
The region now has real expertise in the field of connected devices, as this article attests.

With its 3 areas of excellence: medical technologies, the pharmaceutical sector and biotechnologies, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté positions itself as a region resolutely turned towards the medicine of the future. Between research and training, companies draw from it all the skills necessary for the development of new medical devices.
The region has also established itself as a pioneer in telemedicine. It was in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté that the first integrated telemedicine platform was installed in 2007. Today, nearly 250 telemedicine sites, covering a large number of pathologies (stroke, neurology, radiology, anapathology, dermatology, cardiology, geriatrics, diabetology, psychiatry) cover the entire regional territory.
Innovation is also on the agenda in the field of connected DMs where many projects are developing. Zoom in on some of these projects…

Four connected DMs “made in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté”

Based on the observation that 90% of life-threatening emergencies are treated by rescue teams, with a survival rate in the event of cardiac resuscitation that peaks at 5%, Archeon has developed a tool adapted to pre-hospital needs. It is a cardiopulmonary resuscitation aid device that measures and interprets ventilation variables in real time to improve heart-lung interactions.
Second example, the Chronomask orthodontic device developed by the start-up Innoralis. Each year in France, 10,000 patients are treated for class III dysmorphosis, i.e. a growth deficit of the maxillary bone. The treatment of choice is carried out in childhood by wearing a face mask between 12 and 14 hours a day for a period of 6 months. However, its success depends a lot on the child's motivation. The Chronomask can record the periods of wearing the mask and the intensity of the forces used. Every week, the connected mask sends its data to a smartphone/tablet application to motivate the young patient and at each appointment, the clinician can monitor compliance with his prescriptions through dedicated monitoring software.

The famous textile company Perrin has designed the Pup (for "patient is up") anti-fall sock . Made from the finest quality
thread, it is hand-knitted for a seamless closure and has a non-slip sole, a feature specific to hospital use. The "smart" sock is equipped with three sensors integrated into the foot. When a patient attempts to stand up, it detects downward pressure and an alarm is sent to the three nurses closest to the patient.

We can also mention Atol, which launched in 2018, via its start-up Abeye, the smart glasses "Senior care" which integrate a CNRS algorithm. These glasses detect falls and send a signal to Allianz Assistance, Atol's partner, via a connected terminal. The aim is to improve the quality of life of fragile seniors and help maintain their autonomy. Abeye is working on other connected glasses projects, notably "Junior Care" for the treatment of myopia in adolescents.

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