The overriding objective of this market validation project is to test and evaluate the technical and economic characteristics of an innovative, mobile, trans-European emergency and assistance service and to prepare for its rapid roll-out.
Extending the present reach of "normal" alarm services far beyond the home environment will be of great benefit to many people: not only to older and safety-conscious persons, but also to those with certain disabilities or those with chronic illnesses. The mobile alarm service will promote independent living and support wider participation of these people in individual and social activities.
The specific objectives of the project are:

to integrate mature technologies (GPS; mobile telephony; body-worn alarm devices; service centres; geographic localisation and alerting software) into an Europe-wide mobile alarm and tele-assistance service,
to develop a preliminary business plan as a basis for market testing such services nationally and regionally in Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom,
to improve and adapt the technology to local requirements as well as marketing, management and organisation for rapid launch,
to better integrate disadvantaged people into society and support their independent living and mobility,
to promote cooperation between community care, health and emergency service providers across Europe,
to extend the markets addressed by community alarm and care service providers.