HOW IT WORKS
INTRODUCING OUR REVOLUTIONARY SMART BUTTON AND SERVICE DOG ALERT DEVICE
At Sassko, we're excited to unveil our innovative smart button and alert system, designed to enhance the capabilities of service dogs and provide peace of mind to their handlers. Our product seamlessly integrates advanced technology with user-friendly design to create an indispensable tool for service dog users.
HOW IT WORKS
Overview:
Sassko has developed a revolutionary way to bring your service animal into the 21st century, allowing them to make calls, send texts, turn on the lights, play music, and much more.
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The K9 Caller kit includes three unique products that work together seamlessly. First, the Service Animal Alert Device is a wall-mounted unit that allows your service dog to easily activate the SYNC smart button by either pushing a large button or pulling a rope. The SYNC smart button can be securely housed inside the Alert Device box or taken on the go, worn as a necklace. When activated, the SYNC button triggers a series of events defined by the accompanying app, such as making a call, sending a pre-written text, or interacting with smart home devices like Alexa or Google Home. This innovative system empowers service dogs to perform critical tasks, ensuring safety and enhancing independence for their handlers.
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DETAILS
K9 Caller – SERVICE ANIMAL ALERT DEVICE:
Designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, our Alert Device ensures easy and reliable interaction for your service animal:​
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High-Contrast Colors: Helps dogs distinguish between different parts of the device.
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Robust Construction: Built to withstand rough play.
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Secure Fit: Holds the smart button securely but allows easy placement and removal.
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Large Push Button: Positioned for easy activation by the dog’s nose or paw.
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Pull Rope: Stretchable rope for easy grabbing by the dog, also activating the button.
The dog can either push the large target button with his nose or paw, or can tug the rope. Any of these actions will activate the button inside.
Dogs may be trained to use the target button either while the unit is attached to the wall or secured to the floor which works better for smaller dogs.
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A dog can also tug the rope and it activates the button inside.
EXAMPLE VIDEOS
Turning on lights Video link
Making a phone call video link
SYNC: SMART BUTTON
Our smart button is a small, durable device that can be activated by your service dog using the paired dog device. Here’s what makes it exceptional:
• Press to Activate: A simple press by the dog triggers the button.
• Immediate Feedback: When activated, the button instantly emits a sound defined by you through our app which is crucial for training.
• Connectivity:
o Indoors: Connects to your app via WiFi.
o Outdoors: Uses Bluetooth to maintain connectivity.
• Battery Life: Designed to be plugged in while mounted inside the K9-Caller Alert Device Box, but can be unplugged and mobile so you can go on a walk or run errands with the smart button and your service dog.
• Built-in Speaker: Ensures clear audio feedback with holes for sound emission.
• Compact Design: 2.16 inches in diameter and height of 0.95 inches in height.
• Additional features:
Design with a loop at the head to allow the device to worn as a necklace when you are on the go.
USB-C charging port
Speaker hole to ensure sound quality
APP FEATURES
Our companion app, available for both Apple and Android devices, allows you to customize the smart button’s functions:
• Sound Selection: Choose from a range of sounds for training mode (ring, beep, buzz, doorbell, ping, metal click) or record your own.
• Text and Call Automation: Our text and calling automation features are designed to enable your service animal to contact someone on your behalf for medical reasons. Whether you are experiencing a medical issue or performing a daily check-in, this feature ensures you can stay connected and safe.
1. Automated Calls and Texts: The app allows you to make calls or send a prewritten text to a predefined contact.
2. GPS Integration: You can add your GPS location to your text message for precise assistance.
• How to Send a Text Message:
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1. Define the Contact Person: Select the person you want to receive the text message (the “Receiver”).
2. Create the Message: Use a pre-existing prompt to write your message. For example, "Help, I am having a [insert episode, e.g., seizure], please come help, and call 911. I am at [auto-inserted GPS coordinates]."
3. Message Delivery: The Receiver will get a text from Sassko’s number, stating that Sarah (the “Sender”) sent: [insert prewritten text message].
• Opt-in and Opt-out Information
1. Clear Information: Sassko provides clear and explicit information about the product, service, and app functions on the app store and our website. Our service involves medical SoS messaging and medical reminder alerts.
2. Opt-in Process: After downloading the app, customers opt-in to the service by signing up and creating an account.
3. Notice of Opt-in: This website provides notice that creating an account on the app constitutes opting into the messaging service.
4. Opt-out Process: Customers can opt out of the messaging service at any time using Twilio's advanced opt-out capabilities/
Additional App Features
• Smart Home Integration: Connects with smart home devices like Google Home, Alexa, and Apple Home using "Matter."
• Notifications: Receive push notifications for low battery and scheduled charging reminders.
• Training Mode: Easily toggle to prevent unintended activations during training.
