Appeler un aidant
sans parler ni bouger.

MyoAlert est un contacteur musculaire qui transforme de très faibles contractions en signal local (carillon, lumière, prise compatible 433 MHz), sans appuyer sur un bouton.

Engineered and asembled in France

When calling a caregiver becomes impossible...

Pour les personnes paralysées qui ne peuvent ni parler ni se déplacer, signaler un besoin peut devenir compliqué. À domicile comme en établissement, un signal local simple aide à se faire entendre sans effort.

Difficile d’appuyer ou de cliquer

Beaucoup de dispositifs exigent un appui ou un geste précis, impraticable quand la motricité est très limitée.

High emotional and physical load

L’aidant ou l’équipe ne peuvent pas être disponibles en permanence. Un signal proche et clair facilite l’organisation.

Lack of simple and accessible solutions

Certains systèmes demandent trop de mobilité ou des réglages complexes, et finissent par être peu utilisés au quotidien.

High level of anxiety in daily life

Un carillon, une prise ou une lumière dans la pièce peut suffire à prévenir l’entourage présent, sans parler ni se déplacer.

Qui sont les personnes concernées ?

Le contacteur musculaire MyoAlert donne à la personne le pouvoir de dire “j’ai besoin de toi”. Les aidants et les établissements sont prévenus sur place, l’anxiété baisse, l’organisation retrouve son calme.

Les personnes handicapées

Ce sont des personnes paralysées avec une fonction cognitive intacte, qui sont éveillés, avec une ouverture des yeux, et des cycles veille-sommeil normaux. Ils peuvent entendre et voir.

Même en cas de paralysie très étendue où la personne ne peut plus appuyer sur un bouton, il reste généralement des contractions musculaires possibles qui font bouger légèrement la peau, suffisamment pour être détectées par le capteur adapté du MyoAlert.

Ces symptômes peuvent être le résultat de maladies telles que la maladie de Charcot (SLA), d’un AVC, d’un Locked In Syndrôme (LiS), mais aussi à des tétraplégies ou autres handicaps causés par un accident.

ALS sufferers

It is a degenerative disease that affects the motor neurons, the muscles are then no longer controlled. The evolution generally takes place over a few years, the movements become more and more difficult.

LiS (Locked In Syndrome) sufferers

This condition usually results from a stroke resulting in quadriplegia that disrupts function and damages the lower cranial nerves and centers that control motor skills.

Les aidants

Être présent sans être collé en permanence, ça change tout. Avec MyoAlert, une micro-contraction devient un signal local (carillon, lampe via prise, ou lumière discrète) qui vous prévient à proximité.

La personne n’a pas à forcer, pas de bouton à presser, vous réglez la sensibilité et le nombre de contractions (1, 2 ou 3) selon son geste le plus fiable (joue, main, tête…). Au quotidien, on retrouve des repères : on teste la portée dans les pièces de vie, on place l’actionneur au bon endroit, on ajuste au fil des jours.

Résultat : moins d’angoisse diffuse, des temps calmes plus sereins, et un signe clair quand la personne a besoin de vous là où vous êtes. Fini les nuits blanches.

Les établissements de santé

Entre une personne et une équipe, il faut un lien simple. Le contacteur musculaire déclenche un signal local intégrable au protocole interne (carillons, prises, lumières 433 MHz) dont l’objectif est de réduire la tension liée au “et si on ne l’entend pas ?” et offrir un signal clair et local qui prévient l’équipe à proximité, sans prétendre à une alarme sociale ou médicale.

This is where the
MyoAlert muscle switch comes in.

Makes a house chime ring by muscle contraction

Possède une autonomie de 30 jours

Can be placed anywhere on the body (hand, arm, head, etc.)

Configurable using WIFI, remote update on smartphone or PC/Mac

Designed for paralyzed people, MyoAlert allows them to call a loved one or caregiver using a wireless chime. It revolutionizes traditional calling devices because it is equipped with a motion sensor and not a pressure sensor.

No more pressing a switch!

Ce que vous en pensez...

An amazing invention! Unlike traditional "push switches," this is a motion sensor, not a pressure sensor. Since I can no longer press anything due to my near-total paralysis, MyoAlert has become an essential daily tool for me—allowing me to call my partner or caregiver for any need, urgent or simply for comfort. I don’t know of any other movement-based alert systems like this. Thank you, MyoAlert!

My loved one living with paralysis receives care at home. Previous solutions were unreliable. Now, with MyoAlert, I feel at ease because I know he can call me whenever needed. He can use MyoAlert independently, day and night.

How did the muscle switch come about?

Jean-Claude, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, was looking for a solution to adapt his calling system to his declining mobility. Aware that his ability to press a button was diminishing, he turned to Facebook to find an expert who could create a calling system with an innovative sensor that did not require pressing. That's when we met.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that progressively affects motor functions. As his disease progressed, Jean-Claude saw his muscle strength decrease significantly, making it increasingly difficult to use his traditional calling system.

This approach highlights the critical importance of scalable assistive technologies for people with neurodegenerative diseases. Innovative solutions, such as Myoalert, provide patients like Jean-Claude with a vital means of communication, even in the advanced stages of the disease.

Test MyoAlert at home

En testant MyoAlert chez vous, vous pourrez évaluer par vous-même l’efficacité et la fiabilité de cet appareil conçu pour répondre aux besoins essentiels en toute simplicité.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it easy to use?

Yes fortunately 🙂 A video of a few minutes explains the basic operation. Batteries in the MyoAlert, we place the sensor on the skin, we adjust the sensitivity so that movements are detected, and the chime sounds at the 3rd detection.

Can the sensor be placed on the face?

Yes, the sensor can detect tiny movements of the cheeks, forehead, or even a blink of the eye.

Can I keep the sensor on my skin 24/7?

Yes, and this will allow you to call a caregiver day or night. The sensor is made of cellulose acetate, like the arms of glasses. Derived from cotton fibers, it is hypoallergenic.

I'm not sure if my caregiver will hear the chime if he/she is in another room of the house.

The MyoAlert can control up to 3 chimes which can be placed in different rooms of the house.

How is the sensor attached?

The sensor is very light (a few grams) and can be attached using an elastic band suitable for use on the arm or leg. In other cases, a tape can be used to keep it on the skin.

How reliable is the detection of muscle contractions?

Signal processing has been evolving since 2019 thanks to user feedback. To avoid triggering the chime inadvertently, it is necessary to make 3 movements one after the other. Involuntary contractions are therefore filtered.

I use another call system (AssistX Mobil, ...) is MyoAlert compatible?

Yes, the MyoAlert has a standard 3.5mm jack and is compatible with systems that accept either a NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) input.

My case is quite particular and I am not sure that the device can detect my movements.

First of all, it is possible to try the MyoAlert for free for 1 month [by clicking here]. For special cases, there is the possibility of recording the signals corresponding to the movements you can make so that the manufacturer can improve detection.

Is it reliable? What if the cable gets damaged or breaks?

The sensor and the MyoAlert communicate several dozen times per second to analyze movements in real time. In the event of a cable cut or disconnection, the box will emit a few beeps to signal the error, then will sound all the chimes to alert caregivers.

Is it scalable?

As the range of motion possible for degenerative diseases decreases, the sensitivity is adjustable. Also the box itself can be updated via WiFi for new features.

My house is equipped with a DiO home automation system, is MyoAlert compatible?

Yes, MyoAlert uses the same DiO/Chacon protocol and can control lights, roller shutters and other connected devices from this brand.

My house is equipped with another home automation system (Home Assistant, KNX, Jeedom, Tuya, Zigbee, ...) is MyoAlert compatible?

The MyoAlert can connect to home WiFi to interface with these home automation gateways. Contact the manufacturer for a personalized study.

Does the installation require any special technical skills?

Just put batteries in the box to start using it. The WiFi connection is only for configuration in special cases, and there is no need to activate it normally.

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