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Overview
Have you or a loved one forgotten an important pill?
Proven to reduce missed pills by over 80%, Popit Sense makes sure your medication works as intended. Just clip it on to your or a family member's pill sheet. It automatically detects with patented technology when a pill has been taken and reminds only if you forget. You can also receive alerts if a loved one, like a parent, has missed the pill.
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WHAT IS POPIT SENSE?
Merging the latest innovations in medical adherence research and advanced technology, a small Popit Sense device is attached onto the pill sheet where it automatically detects when you extract a pill. There is no manual input needed. Thanks to its highly accurate sensors and patented technology, Popit Sense monitors your medication activity in real-time and triggers an alarm ONLY if you or a loved one is about to forget the pill.
All you have to do is clip it on to the pill sheet and there is one thing less to remember! Popit Sense works with different pill sheet types and reduces missed pills by over 80%.
Our team has been working on Popit Sense for over 2 years, collaborating with leading hospitals in Finland.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Popit Sense helps everyone. You can use it with different types of pills that come in blisters. These include medications for depression, anxiety, cholesterol, blood pressure, thyroid, type 2 diabetes, ADD/ADHD, asthma, allergy, insomnia, etc.
You can also use it to keep track of how family members have been taking their pills. Popit Sense can send out a notification to a pre-defined caregiver if pills have not been taken according to plan. Get piece of mind knowing medication works as it should for your loved ones.
WATCH OUR DEMO VIDEO TO SEE HOW IT WORKS
WHY POPIT?
Remembering to take the daily pill can be difficult when you have a lot of things going on in your life. It is easy to download a reminder app or simply use the smartphone alarm, but they do not take actual pill consumption into account nor are particularly smart.
Our extensive survey with 500 people using daily medication showed that as many as 12% of patients using a smartphone alarm had missed more than one pill during the last month alone. This number is likely optimistic, as nearly 90% of non-adherent people usually report that they are adherent.
How many times have you dismissed the alarm just to find yourself wondering if you took that pill after all? This is why we created Popit Sense. So that you or a loved one wouldn’t have to miss pills and that medication could work as intended!
COMPARISON
EXAMPLE: Birth Control Pills
1 IN 10 GET PREGNANT WHILE ON THE PILL
Birth control pills are an effective contraceptive method, which in perfect use have a failure rate of approximately 0.3%. A well-documented fact however is that occasional forgetfulness rapidly increases the failure rate by nearly 30x, up to 9%*
Popit helps you get from 9% closer to 0.3%, where you should be.
* Trussell J. Contraceptive failure in the United States. Contraception. 2011;83(5):397-404. doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2011.01.021.
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR TESTERS
BENEFITS
AUTOMATIC DETECTION - NO NEED FOR MANUAL INPUT
With the help of Artificial Intelligence, Popit Sense automatically detects when you’ve taken a pill. There is no manual input needed on the app or the device to keep track of daily pills. You simply take your medications and Popit Sense records the activity for you to see in the application.
NO INCONVENIENT ALERTS
Popit Sense isn't another alarm notification that you'll learn to ignore. To take better care of you, it is connected to your actual pills, so it notifies automatically when you or a loved one didn't take a pill. In personal use it has the added benefit of forming the habit of taking your pills at the exact same time every day.
Popit Sense can detect when you took the pill with the help of patented technology and three different sensors.
WORKS WITH VARIOUS PILL AND BLISTER TYPES
Popit Sense will work with different types of medications and pill blisters. The application and device are usable for example for blood pressure and cholesterol pill, anti-depressants, thyroid medication, allergy medications etc. The packaging just needs to have about 1/4 - 3/8" (or 6-9mm) of free space on the side for a secure attachment.
Initially the app will also have special content and features for birth control pills.
MAKE SURE MEDICATION WORKS AS INTENDED
Missed pills do not work. For example with birth control pills forgetting even once a month can raise chances of pregnancy. According to preliminary clinical research, Popit reduces the amount of missed pills by over 80%.
GO DEEPER WITH PILL CONSUMPTION INSIGHTS
Gain insights into your or a loved ones medication history. Learn about past behaviour and see if there is room for improvement. Popit provides actionable metrics and suggestions.
HOW IT WORKS
Starting to use Popit Sense is simple.
You attach Popit Sense onto your pill sheet
Tell the app which pill brand you are using
Popit Sense automatically detects whenever a pill has been extracted.The app keeps you on track by reminding if you are about to miss a pill.
If you take your pills according to plan, there are no reminders. If you forget, you will be reminded until you do take the pill.
App features
The free Popit App will be available for both iPhone and Android.
BLISTER FIT
Popit Sense fits most pill brands, including round sheets. You just need to make sure your pill sheet has about 1/4 - 3/8" (or 6-9mm) free space anywhere on the edges to attach Popit Sense. Some brands have a hole in the middle, which can also be used for attachment so that Popit Sense will actually be in the middle of the sheet. Wallet-type cardboard packages work as well.
If Popit Sense does not fit your pill sheet, you may return the product for a full refund within the first 30 days upon receiving it.
SPECS
DEVELOPMENT STATUS
We've been developing Popit Sense for over 2 years now and have already built 4 hardware generations. During that time, over 10,000 pills have been extracted and we've analyzed thousands of data points.
Right now we are finalizing the hardware and starting to build production capabilities so ramp-up can be as smooth as possible when we begin shipping the devices to you!
Shipping globally.
Shipping is included in the price for US, Canada, UK and The Netherlands.
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How does it work?
Popit Sense uses three sensors; acoustic (there's a mic), accelerometer, and touch. These three sensors combined provide an accurate measurement. The technology is patented.
Why is it better than a reminder app or smartphone alarm? I use those all the time.
Both are great ways to remember medications better, but they do not track anything. They also do not know if you took the pill or not, triggering an alarm even if you already took it.
Popit Sense is an evolved version of the pill reminder, automatically tracking if a pill has been taken and syncing this information with the app. Popit Sense is connected to your actual pills, meaning it understands your context: pill consumption is automatically recorded in the app and a reminder will go off only if you didn’t take the pill.
We have preliminary data from our clinical pilot that shows the solution reduces missed pills by nearly 80%. Popit Sense quantifies pills and brings them to the digital age.
Does it work with different medications?
Yes! The same device works with various pill brands - but they need to come in blisters. The blister pack will just need to have a bit of space on the edges to allow attachment.
Does Popit Sense need to stay close to my phone in order for it to see that I took a pill?
No. The Bluetooth range on Popit Sense is very good, about 30m / 100ft. This means that in a normal apartment the smartphone can easily connect to Popit Sense when it needs to, so the two do not need to be right next to each other.
Even if the two would not be able to connect, Popit Sense stores up to several months of data which get synced when the two get back in contact.
Will I miss my pill if Popit Sense cannot connect to my phone?
If for some reason the app would not have received information from Popit Sense about your pill status, it will trigger a reminder as a backup measure. This means data not being in sync will not make you miss a pill.
Does it fit all kinds of pill packs?
You just need to make sure your pill sheet has about 1/4 - 3/8" (or 6-9mm) free space anywhere on the edges to attach Popit Sense. Most rectangular and round sheets have this.
Some brands have a hole in the middle, which can also be used for attachment so that Popit Sense will actually be in the middle of the sheet.
How about wallet-type packages with cardboard?
Some pill brands, like Yaz, or Qlaira on some markets come in a cardboard wallet. We have successfully used Popit Sense with these as well, but in some cases the cardboard might be a bit thick for Popit Sense's opening. That can be overcome by pressing the cardboard a bit tighter or peeling it off a bit.
Will it come off in my bag?
The attachment is quite secure. There are two metal spikes that pierce the sheet so it stays attached. This is what the button on the top is for, to open or close the attachment mechanism.
Can I use one Popit Sense for many medications at the same time?
You will need one device for one medication, two for two, etc.
What if I take too many pills at once?
The app will notify you if you took more than you should have.
Does the mic listen in on what I do?
No. It's not the kind of mic you use to sing My Heart Will Go On in karaoke. This is a contact mic that senses vibrations, as opposed to a non-contact kind.
What colors are available?
We will have eight colors: Ice Blue, Lemon, Marrs Green, Blue, Pink, Violet, Black, and White.
SHIPPING DETAILS
Popit Sense Smart Pill Reminder will begin shipping in May 2018. Shipping will be fulfilled in the order received.
REFUND & RETURN POLICY
You may return our product for a full refund for any reason within the first 30 days upon receiving it. It must be returned in the original packaging with all components included. The price for any missing components will be deducted from the refund.
Please note that you are responsible for the cost of return shipping. Once we receive the unit in our facility, the return will be processed within 24 hours and the funds reflected in the bank account of the user typically within 5 business days.
Popit Sense comes with a 1 year Warranty. It means that for any faulty products we will offer exchanges up until one year from the original purchase date. The client has to contact us to have a RMA (Return Merchandising Authorization). This Warranty does not apply to:
(a) cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches and dents; (b) damage caused by accident, misuse, unreasonable use, immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage, improper service, or other external causes; (c) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by Popit Ltd. in the accompanying leaflet; (d) a product or part that has been modified (e) defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product.
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Save 63% off retail price. Limited quantities available. Free Shipping in US & CA, and now also to UK & NL! Color selection will be done at the end of campaign via survey.
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Popit Sense
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Ships worldwide.
Popit - Super Early Bird x 2
$75 USD$158 USD(52% off)
Save 52% off retail price. Limited quantities available. Free Shipping in US & CA, and now also to UK & NL! Color selection will be done at the end of campaign via survey.