FOMA Ubiquitous Module Provided for AED Remote Monitoring Service

The FOMA Ubiquitous Modulenotice1 has been adopted by AED GuardianTMnotice2, a remote monitoring service provided by Fukuda Denshi that promotes more widespread use of safe and secure automated external defibrillators (AED)notice3.
AED owners must confirm the condition of AED units and check expiration dates on supplies like defibrillator pads to ensure that the units function as they should when they are needed.
AED GuardianTM consists of a receiver for infrared signals sent by the AED and a communications unit equipped with a FOMA Ubiquitous Module. The system makes it possible to automatically monitor the AED unit on a 24-hour, 365-day basis, rendering visual inspections of the unit unnecessary. The system should help further popularize AED units by simplifying daily management.
Sales of AED GuardianTM were launched in January 2010, with DOCOMO providing communication lines in the form of the FOMA Ubiquitous Module.

  • notice1 A module that enables FOMA packet communications. It is embedded and used with various systems, including remote gas and electric metering systems, taxi and bus operations management systems, and inventory management systems for vending machines.
  • notice2 AED GuardianTM is the trademark or registered trademark of Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd.
  • notice3 Automated external defibrillators (AED) are medical devices that automatically analyze the condition of patients in cardiac arrest and administer electric shocks if they are needed.

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Touch Phone Can Be Used by Seniors With Ease

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DOCOMO provides the Touch Phone, which allows people to make video calls simply by pressing a remote control switch.
The phone features usability and functionality that makes it easy to use video calling with ease, even for senior customers. Eleven providers have developed in-home nursing care services using Touch Phone. People using the care services and phone service have commented: "Being able to check on people via video has reduced unnecessary emergency visits," and "Seeing the person's face and not just hearing their voice puts me at ease and makes me feel like I'm being looked after."
Touch Phone is also being used by railroad companies and others to assess the situation when an accident or disaster occurs and in offices for videoconferencing.
Touch Phone went on sale in February 2011 and has sold approximately 800 units as of June 30. DOCOMO intends to continue providing products and services that make communications of various kinds in society comfortable and convenient.

docomo One Time Insurance Usable at Anytime with a Mobile Phone

In April 2010, DOCOMO began providing the docomo One Time Insurance service, which customers can easily apply for using their mobile phone. It is one of our social support services designed to provide safety and peace of mind to customers. There are four types of insurance products available: sports and leisure insurance, golfer insurance, domestic travel insurance and overseas travel insurance. Customers can use their mobile phones to apply for just the right amount of coverage over only the time period necessary whenever it is needed. (Can be used from one day to two days and one night.)
Insurance can be purchased on a dedicated i-mode site, and the premium is paid together with monthly mobile phone charges, so procedures are simple. Customers using phone models with automatic GPS are provided information on recommended insurance products when they are at places where insurance need is estimated to be high. Moreover, DOCOMO has established a dedicated call center for the service staffed by certified insurance agents with specialized knowledge. The center's staff respond to inquiries from customers 365 days a year.
DOCOMO plans to enhance insurance services going forward. In fiscal 2011, we will release docomo Medical Insurance in July and add One Day Auto Insurance to the docomo One Time Insurance menu in October.

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