The alea digital care assistance system consists of the alea medical device software and its associated hardware accessories.
The alea medical device software comprises:
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the alea App as the mobile user interface,
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the alea Cockpit as the browser-based administration interface, and
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the required backend services.
The hardware accessories comprise:
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the alea Clip,
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the alea Dock.
Depending on the respective care setting, the technical infrastructure may additionally include:
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the alea Router,
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network and Internet connections,
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mobile devices,
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desktop computers,
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supported web browsers.
Approved compatible absorbent continence products are required for the intended use of the system. They are not part of the alea system.
Interaction of the Components
The alea Clip acquires sensor data and transmits it to the alea medical device software.
The alea Dock is used to charge the alea Clip and to transmit the acquired sensor data to the alea medical device software.
The alea Clip and the alea Dock do not independently evaluate the acquired data and do not make medical or nursing-related decisions.
The processing of the transmitted data is performed exclusively by the alea medical device software.
Data Flow and User Interfaces
The information processed by the alea medical device software is provided according to the respective user role via:
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the alea App,
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the alea Cockpit.
The detailed functions and intended purpose of the individual system components are described in the following sections of these Instructions for Use.