Chirp for Cricket vs MedX Direct Usage & Stats
Chirp is an app that offers real-time data monitoring of muscle tension levels (sEMG). It also allows users to record and export heart (EKG), brain (EEG), and movement (6-axis IMU) data for research and analysis purposes.
Chirp requires the use of:
* Cricket, a wearable sensor made by Somaxis. There is no Chirp app functionality if you don't have a Cricket.
* an iPhone or iPad
Cricket gives real-time feedback of muscle tension and movement. There are many powerful features built into Chirp that support Cricket:
1. Real-time feedback of muscle tension and movement
2. Audible alarms and haptic feedback when muscle tension levels are elevated
3. A variety of intuitive UIs suitable for professional or individual use
4. Easily export and save raw data and filtered data through the Finder window in OSX.
5. Customizable UIs
6. Customizable Testing configurations
7. Up to 4 Crickets can connect to Chirp simultaneously
8. Crickets may be attached to any location on the body for a large number of possible combinations and functions
9. Intuitive interface minimizes the number of touches to get up and running: i) Launch Cricket app, ii) Select Quickstart #1 menu, iii) Select a Quickstart option. Done! You are now streaming live muscle tension data.
10. Data filters and smoothing are configurable via Settings (not required for operation, but available)
... and much more!
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Health & Fitness
Store Rank
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MedX Direct is a tool intended for use by emergency first responders and hospitals. An authorized app user can instantly submit a request for patient transport to a communication center utilizing the Flight Vector CAD application. The app sends vital information for a transport request, including GPS location for scene calls, unit and room number for interfacility transports, requesting agency or facility, patient weight and safety information. The information sent will automatically create a request within the dispatch software which improves effiecency and reduces the likelihood of errors. MedX Direct provides the user confirmation that assets are en route. The requestor will have up to the minute updates displayed on a Google based map. The graphical display will show asset location, asset identification, enroute time and estimated time of arrival.
Registration is required for all users. Only users approved will have access to all features including the ability to request a transport.
Additional functions of the app include:
- Push notifications
- Hospital directory, searchable by name
- Landing zone guide
User guide: https://flightv.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EbyoFuJJ3YJCnXOl7mSEsXoBVj53-r0rOeUyJCWe6Rog9w?e=WRNxck
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Medical
Store Rank
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Chirp for Cricket VS. 
MedX DirectJanuary 12, 2025