Margareta Nikolov

EuroPATC

EuroPATC is a hi-tech startup company committed to applying cutting edge technology and software programming to deliver the most reliable support and safety systems that are able to provide vital assistance to protect children with autism and improve the lives of their families. The first project of EuroPATC is the innovative technological solution with strong social cause - a wearable device and service with trademark Capplo™, carefully designed after the specific needs of children with autism. The developed technology and know-how can also be found useful and applicable to other prospect groups such as elderly people, children with special needs, industrial workers safety, etc. Capplo™ is an electronic hardware device equipped with multiple sensors that measure and indicate the position, state and conditions of the body and the surrounding environment. The service comprises of a web and cloud platforms, mobile application and telecommunications that enable the functioning of the devices, the connection between the children and their parents, the dissemination of alerts and signals and data gathering and transmission of the measured indications and body functions. All data are transmitted to the cloud platform where main processing, storing and learning process occurs. Autism is among the fastest developing disorders that affect 1 in 68 children and spreads to more than 1% of the world population (CDC statistics, 2014). www.europatc.com