Alternatively, some caregivers install “nanny cams.” Cameras are ubiquitous in many public and private spaces but many seniors view the installation of cameras in their home as a violation of privacy.
In search of answers, Justin joined up with Shannon White and Parthipan Siva, who shared his passion for technology, privacy and community, and tackling unsolved challenges.
After securing a place in Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre, they setup shop and got to work. The first device and app was built over many non-stop days and shipped within 6 months. A second batch of 35 devices were shipped a few months after.
Today, as questions of convenience, privacy and trust become ever more vital, Chirp continues to break new ground to become world leaders in privacy preserving, non-wearable home monitoring.