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Detect, Alert, & Record Abnormal Movements At Night With SAMi
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What is SAMi?
SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor™ is a no-wearable camera for parents, caregivers, and self monitoring individuals looking to detect and record abnormal movements or behaviors during sleep.
Abnormal Movement Alarm
SAMi's default alarm will ignore normal sleep movements (such as rolling over), and alert only when abnormal or prolonged motion is present. You can easily customize the alarm if needed to fit your unique situation.
- Shaking
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
- Twitching
- Finger or toe wagging
- Eye fluttering
- Sleep walking
- Restless Legs
- Coughing spells
- Vomiting
- Crying
- Playing / non-sleep
- ... and much more!
While our default settings are appropriate for most, SAMi is capable of detecting a wide range of movements and is highly customizable.
Abnormal Movements May Look Like:
- Shaking
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
- Twitching
- Finger or toe wagging
- Eye fluttering
- Sleep Walking
- Restless Legs
- Coughing spells
- Vomiting
- Crying
- Playing / non-sleep
- ... and much more!
Meet the SAMi-3 Camera
Created by parents who understand what it's like to sleep with one eye (and ear) open at night.
Detect abnormal movements during sleep
SAMi's free monitoring app utilizes patented motion detection filtering technology to identify and detect abnormal sleep behaviors and forms of motion.
Be alerted to what matters without the false alarms, or increase alarm sensitivity to alert even the most subtle of movements!
- Shaking
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
- Twitching
- Finger or toe wagging
- Eye fluttering
- Sleep walking
- Restless Legs
- Coughing spells
- Vomiting
- Crying
- Playing / non-sleep
- ... and much more!
While our default settings are appropriate for most, SAMi is capable of detecting a wide range of movements and is highly customizable.
- Shaking
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
- Twitching
- Finger or toe wagging
- Eye fluttering
- Sleep Walking
- Restless Legs
- Coughing spells
- Vomiting
- Crying
- Playing / non-sleep
- ... and much more!
Hands-free recording
Record continuously, never, or just the motion events.
Benefits of Automated Nocturnal Motion Recordings
256-bit AES Encryption
confirm frequency and duration of events
Gauge Previous Nights Sleep Quality
Quickly review a nights worth of behavior
uncover New Behaviors and triggers
Track The Impact Of Treatment Changes
Tired of sleeping with one ear open?
Tired of sleeping with one ear open?
Unlike traditional baby monitors, SAMi provides the option to suppress live video and audio until an alarm is triggered providing a much more peaceful sleep environment for parents & caregivers
Monitor through mesh, Crib bars, Clear Vinyl, and more!
"SAMi is a game changer for parents monitoring for seizures during sleep... they've been in a category of their own since We (epilepsy Foundation) funded their prototype back in 2012.
Phil Gattone
Epilepsy Foundation CEO (2012-2019)
1. Position the SAMi Camera
Place SAMi 4-12 feet away from the person being monitored. This can be from the side, the front, or from above.
2. Set up custom motion alerts
Customize your motion size, time-to-alarm, and many other aspects to support a wide range of needs.
3. Choose a Recording Mode
Record never, continuously, or only when motion is present. Easily save and share HD video/audio recordings from our monitoring app.
4. Create your ideal sleep environment
Leave live video/audio running like a baby monitor or supress it for a less distracting sleep environment.
We love the SAMi camera, it has been a game changer for us. It is so helpful to save the recorded seizure activity to help us accurately report activity for neurologist questions. We also learned we were missing many more subtle short seizures that I most likely slept through Our neurologist had not heard of the SAMi camera and was very interested to learn about it.
Terri R, 2024
Monitor Through Mesh, Clear Vinyl, Or Crib Bars
Detect Subtle Movements Under Blankets
Ignore Others In The Room Using Smart Borders
Monitor At Any Light Level
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Schedule a call"a literal miracle. We take it everywhere"
...for us, most of his seizures are at night time when we all are asleep, and missing a seizure can be fatal... My husband and I have been able to actually get a full nights rest without worrying we will miss one.
Blake in Colorado, March 2023
"So much We wouldn't have known"
"My son has had two seizures in the last 24 hours. Without this camera we wouldn't have known they were going on. I've been amazed over and over."
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
"I actually cried, you have no idea"
"I would have given anything to have this monitor 2-4 years ago. I can finally sleep and couldn't live without this camera and app. I literally cried after that first night when I realized I could actually trust this thing.
Sarah in Idaho, March 2023
"So much easier than trying to film with my phone"
The recordings have helped our son get proper medical attention whilst also allowing us to concentrate on him during a seizure rather than trying to film it.
Caleb in Texas, June 2023
"recordings have saved me countless hours"
Before SAMi I was scanning through baby camera footage on 4x. If I went any faster and i'd miss something... any slower and i'd be there all day. The organized recordings of just the motion are truly a game changer.
Eric in Florida, July 2023
"Our daughter is thriving"
Our daughter is thriving again. We showed our neurologist video from the SAMI device and that helped us to create a new plan for her medication. We are so thankful for the peace of mind that this resource has given us. I never thought I was going to get that.
John in Oregon, May 2022
"The SAMi Monitor is Amazing"
I just wanted to tell you that the SAMi monitor is amazing and has caught every seizure my daughter has had since we got it. And because she has so many different kinds, being able to show the doctors the recordings is amazing.
Mbong Family, August 2022
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors miss!
Diana in Alabama, July 2022
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors miss!
Diana in Alabama, July 2022
Comparing SAMi: Other ways to Monitor
Note - we recommend the "Swiss Cheese approach" to monitoring: No monitoring method is perfect, so consider using multiple if possible.
Co-sleeping
Co-sleeping is the gold standard for monitoring a child but it can be very hard on both parents and child. Most parents are very sensitive to their child’s movements, which means that sounds and even normal tossing and turning results in multiple awakenings. SAMi can provide you the reassurance you need to eventually move away from co-sleeping, without compromising safety.
Baby Monitors and Security Cameras
Similar to co-sleeping, hypervigilant parents typically are awakened multiple times in the night by benign noises. SAMi provides the option to filter out the usual motion and noise that would be reported when using general-use products like Baby Monitors and Security Cameras. Fine-tuning SAMi's alarm sensitivity will greatly reduce false alerts. Fewer false alarms equal better sleep!
- We recommend testing any alerts out before relying
- Parents often awakened throughout the night to benign noises
Wearables and Mattress Monitors
Movement monitors that detect physical shaking generally only detect and alert in the case of rhythmic motion. They also do not provide a live video and audio display for quick confirmation or make recordings for later review. With SAMi, there's nothing to wear either, so no need to worry about something slipping off their wrist or running out of battery.
- Generally only designed to detect convulsive movements
- Movements in face, feet or other areas may not trigger alarm
- Does not provide a live view for quick confirmation
Track
Keep track of how often certain events occur and how long they last.
React
If the alarm is triggered, determine whether you need to take action or intervene
Save / Share
Save + share any other relevant or noteworthy recordings
Review
In the morning, review any other recordings that were made throughout the night
"Outside of a hospital environment, high-quality video audio is the best possible evidence. Nocturnal monitors like SAMi can be very helpful to families and their care team"
Ed Maa
Director of Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Swedish Medical Center
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React
After the alarm is triggered a live view is shown so you or someone else can take action if necessary
Gather Evidence
See and hear exactly what's happening (and how often + how long)
Track Progress
Put those video to work! Confirm whether you're headed in the right direction.
SAMi is a nocturnal movement monitor and will detect all types of movement regardless of the movement’s origin. HiPass Design LLC. does not guarantee the effectiveness of SAMi for any particular application and use of SAMi is solely at your own risk. SAMi has not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any other government agency for any purpose. SAMi is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, or cure of any disease or other conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Benefits of Video Monitoring
Getting (Or Confirming) the right diagnosis
Determine if medication changes are effective
Identify new behaviors and triggers
Alert to potentially dangerous nighttime events
Identifying when things change
