TETHER
Screenless Longevity & Autonomous Fall Response

Tethered to Safety.
Total Peace of Mind.

The discreet biometric band engineered for independent ageing. Continuous clinical vitals, dual-vector fall detection, and an emergency NFC passport concealed in a screenless fabric strap.

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The Reality of Ageing in Place

The Hidden Vulnerabilities of Independent Ageing

Ageing in place is every senior's wish, but sudden trauma, asymptomatic vitals collapse, and social isolation turn independent homes into silent hazard zones.

The "Long-Lie" Epidemic

1 in 4 Seniors Fall Every Year

40% of fallen seniors cannot get up unassisted. Lying immobilised on the floor for hours leads to acute hypothermia, dehydration, muscle necrosis (rhabdomyolysis), and permanent loss of mobility before anyone discovers them.

Golden Hour intervention reduces fatalities by 80%
Silent Clinical Deterioration

Asymptomatic Collapse

Orthostatic blood pressure drops upon standing trigger sudden syncopal blackouts. Meanwhile, blunted elder immune systems suppress visible fever markers until urinary tract infections or pneumonia escalate into life-threatening sepsis.

Continuous nocturnal telemetry flags shifts 48h early
The Family Dilemma

Living Alone Without Help

Over 39 million seniors live in solitary residences without adult children at home. Elderly parents refuse to feel like burdens, while remote family members suffer constant dread that an emergency will occur while their loved one is alone.

Passive vigilance bridges family peace of mind

Tether: Designed for Invisible Protection

No screens. No confusing notifications. No daily charging chores. Continuous medical-grade biometric engineering discreetly concealed under soft, skin-friendly fabric that seniors actually want to wear.

Tether Screenless Biometric Strap

Screenless Fabric

Eliminates stigma & touches

7–10 Day Battery

Continuous night coverage

Passive 0% NFC

Instant paramedic triage

IP68 Waterproof

Shower & bath safe

Continuous Safety Architecture

The 7 Layers of Protection

Why Tether engineered each defensive layer—and how it translates into autonomous protection and actionable triage for caregivers and emergency responders.

LAYER 01 • AUTONOMOUS SAFETY

Autonomous Fall Detection

Why We Built It

Falls are the #1 cause of fatal elder trauma. 40% of fallen seniors suffer long-lie immobilisation and cannot reach a wall phone or tap a touchscreen. Tether triggers autonomously within 30 seconds with zero wearer action required.

FALL EVENT DETECTED Living Room • 9:41 AM
Telemetry: 3.8G Impact Auto-Dial in 22s
I'm Okay (Cancel)
Dispatch EMTs
LAYER 02 • EMERGENCY TRIAGE

Tap-to-Read NFC Medical Passport

Why We Built It

Paramedics face fatal delays because elderly health records are locked behind smartphone passcodes. Tether’s zero-power passive NFC guarantees instant clinical data at bedside or ambulance triage without needing charge.

NFC TAP VERIFIED (0% BATTERY) Paramedic Scan
Dorothy (Mom) • Age 74 Blood: O+
Allergies: Penicillin • Condition: Type 2 Diabetes
Emergency Contact: David (Son) • +1 (555) 019-2834
LAYER 03 • LOCATION & MOBILITY

Find My & Cellular / BLE Relay

Why We Built It

60% of seniors with mild cognitive impairment experience wandering disorientation. Bulky standalone GPS watches kill battery life in 12 hours. Tether pairs crowd-mesh beaconing with phone-relayed coordinates for multi-week battery longevity.

LIVE GEOFENCE RADAR Updated 45s ago
Home Perimeter (Safe)
LAYER 04 • TACTILE PANIC RESPONSE

Knurled Tactile SOS Button

Why We Built It

In acute distress, touchscreens are useless: shaking hands, cataracts, and slick screens prevent navigation. A dedicated tactile knurled button allows immediate blind actuation by muscle memory, even in pitch darkness.

TACTILE SOS BROADCAST Confirmed via Haptics
Emergency Circle Alerted 3 Contacts

Simultaneous 911 dispatch + high-priority call relay to family.

LAYER 05 • INFECTION WARNING

Clinical Skin Temperature

Why We Built It

Seniors have blunted fever responses; UTIs, pneumonia, and sepsis frequently go unnoticed until hospitalisation is unavoidable. Continuous temperature deviation alerting flags systemic infection 24–48 hours before symptoms peak.

NOCTURNAL THERMAL TRACK No Infection Marker
98.4° F Stable (±0.2°)
Early Fever Radar Armed
LAYER 06 • HAEMODYNAMIC STABILITY

Optical Blood Pressure

Why We Built It

Orthostatic hypotension (a sudden blood pressure drop upon standing) causes 30%+ of elder syncopal falls. Continuous vascular monitoring warns wearers and caregivers before dizziness leads to an impact trauma.

HAEMODYNAMIC TREND Optimal Range
118/76 mmHg
No Orthostatic Drop PTT Calibrated
LAYER 07 • CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Continuous Heart Rate & HRV

Why We Built It

Cardiovascular events cause 1 in 3 senior fatalities. Depressed HRV and elevated nocturnal resting heart rate are direct early indicators of cardiac decompensation, arrhythmia, and atrial fibrillation. Tether delivers continuous non-invasive cardiometry.

CARDIAC AUTONOMIC MONITOR Sinus Rhythm Verified
Resting HR
72 BPM
Baseline Steady
HRV Index
48 ms RMSSD
Optimal Recovery
HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE

Engineered for Reliability

Discreetly concealed under soft, skin-friendly woven fabric—continuous medical-grade reliability without daily maintenance chores.

Dual-Vector Fall Sensing

6-Axis IMU paired with a micro-barometric altimeter detects sudden drops with a 30-second cancel countdown.

Passive NFC Medical ID

Passive ISO 14443 chip readable at 0% battery. First responders tap their smartphone for instant triage access.

Centred Tactile SOS

A single textured safety-orange button allows blind, tactile emergency triggering with smartphone BLE calling relay.

Clinical Telemetry

Continuous optical PPG and dual precision thermistors track resting HR, blood pressure trends, and early fever spikes.

The Tether Difference

Why Traditional Wearables Fail Seniors

Smartwatches were built for tech enthusiasts; panic pendants were built in the 1980s. Neither solves the realities of independent elder ageing.

Daily Charging Anxiety

18-hour smartwatch batteries mean devices spend nights on charging docks—leaving seniors completely unprotected when 40% of falls occur.

Tether: 7–10 day battery protects every night

Stigma & Screen Friction

Touchscreens cause accidental taps and confusing errors for arthritic fingers. Bulky medical alert pendants look institutional and are abandoned in drawers.

Tether: Screenless, fabric-wrapped dignity

Locked Medical Data

When EMTs arrive at an emergency, critical health records, allergies, and DNR directives remain inaccessible behind passcode-locked phones.

Tether: Tap-to-read NFC triage scan (0% battery)

Fitness-Only Focus

Current screenless trackers are targeted towards athletes with overly complex metrics, completely lacking dedicated fall detection or emergency response.

Tether: Dual-layer fall detection & emergency alerts
Tether App

Family Peace of Mind.
Zero Maintenance for Parents.

The Tether App lives quietly on the senior’s phone—bridging the strap’s Bluetooth connection for automated SOS emergency calls, Find My tracking, and fall relays without requiring any daily attention.

While wearers can check their own vitals anytime, most elderly parents prefer not to manage apps. That’s why Tether enables adult children and family members to passively monitor trends, receive instant drop alerts, and stay connected from anywhere.

Silent Emergency Phone Relay

Runs in the senior’s pocket to instantly trigger 911/caregiver calls and GPS coordinates when the strap button is pressed.

Tailored Dual Interfaces

A simplified high-contrast view for elders paired with clinical-depth telemetry and Fall Radar monitoring for remote family.

Multi-Parent Switcher for Family

Adult children can monitor Mom and Dad simultaneously with seamless profile toggling.

Senior View
Tether Senior View Interface
Guardian View
Tether Guardian View Interface
Plans & Coverage

Predictable Annual Protection

Hardware included. Zero daily friction. Full-year family companion coverage with continuous telemetry.

Direct to Family Annual Subscription

Tether Guardian

Complete protection for parents living independently.

Annual Plan / subscription model

Includes physical Tether band + full 1-year companion access

  • Physical Tether Band hardware included
  • 1-Year access to family companion network
  • Dual-vector autonomous fall response
  • Find My integration & instant GPS relay
  • Tap-to-read emergency NFC triage passport
Enterprise Care Annual Contract

Tether Enterprise

For memory care communities and assisted living facilities.

Custom / annual resident licence

Volume deployments with centralised care consoles

  • Central nurse triage station dashboard
  • Bulk band deployment & replacements
  • EHR integration and clinical audit logs
  • Automated room-level wander & fall dispatch
Team & Contact

The people behind Tether.

Uniting neuroscience research, medical hardware engineering, and scalable enterprise growth to safeguard independent ageing.

CO-FOUNDER

Reuben Chaudhuri

Neuroscience PhD researcher with hands-on experience in medical hardware, software, and experimental design. Brings a research-led understanding of psychology, behaviour, and human physiology to Tether's mission of safer independent ageing.

CO-FOUNDER

Aryan Ahluwalia

Banking professional bringing a finance-led perspective to strategic planning, commercial decision-making and building Tether for scale.

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