Executive Summary: c ONE NurseAssist moves the proven decentralized NurseAssist concept to a more powerful, compact, energy-efficient and future-ready platform. Its main sales advantages are the discreet and simple installation, additional care functions, more extensively documented cybersecurity, modular subscriptions with one- to five-year terms and reduced total cost of ownership.
Why this comparison matters
With c ONE NurseAssist, MOBOTIX transfers the established NurseAssist concept from c71 to the new c ONE platform. Both solutions combine a hemispheric 360° image sensor with the Kepler NurseAssist App and evaluate defined situations locally on the device. c ONE is therefore not an entirely different solution, but a technically and commercially evolved product generation.
This distinction matters for Sales and Channel Partners. Existing customers need to understand what remains familiar, which additional use cases become possible and which changes to installation, power supply and licensing must be included in project planning.
What remains the same
- One hemispheric sensor provides 360° coverage of the room.
- Kepler NurseAssist analytics run locally on the sensor; cloud analytics are not required for event detection.
- Core events such as fall detection, Person In Bed and Person Not In Bed remain central to NurseAssist.
- Both sensors can be integrated into MOBOTIX management systems and external nurse call or management systems.
- Both platforms support audio, infrared illumination, event-based alarm handling and a wide range of privacy and data protection measures.
- The scene requirements remain the same: maximum 25 m² in an approximately square room, 2.0 to 3.5 m installation height, 0.5 to 3.0 m distance from the bed and more than 70 cm from the wall.
Direct Comparison
Camera Design and Installation
The most visible change is the more compact form factor. Diameter decreases from 164 mm to 120 mm, while net weight drops from 765 g to 360 g. c ONE is therefore approximately 27% smaller in diameter and about 53% lighter. With the intended recessed installation, the smaller visible footprint is the main factor shaping the appearance in the room.
| Comparison Point | c71 NurseAssist | c ONE NurseAssist |
|---|---|---|
| Product Platform | MOBOTIX 7 Platform | MOBOTIX ONE Platform |
| Form Factor | Hemispheric 360° ceiling sensor | Hemispheric 360° ceiling sensor |
| Dimensions | Ø 164 × 47.5 mm | Ø 120 × 54 mm |
| Net Weight | 765 g | 360 g |
| Housing | Aluminum and PBT-30GF | PBT-30GF |
| NurseAssist Mounting | Ceiling mounting required, flush and surface ceiling mounting with optional accessory | Ceiling mounting required, integrated flush mount, surface ceiling mounting with optional accessory, |
NurseAssist Application
| Comparison Point | c71 NurseAssist | c ONE NurseAssist |
|---|---|---|
| License Basis | Basic functions pre-licensed on c71 NurseAssist | Sensor HW sold separately, valid Basic license required for analytics |
| License Term(s) | permament | one to five year terms |
| Available Licenses | Basic (pre-licensed), Extended | Basic, Extended, Lying Position |
| Basic License Functions | Fall Detection; Person In Bed; Person Not In Bed; Situation Normal; automatic bed detection; app heartbeat; privacy masking | Fall Detection; Person In Bed; Person Not In Bed; Situation Normal; automatic bed detection; app heartbeat; privacy masking |
| Extended License Functions | Distinction between sitting and lying on floor, Sitting on edge of bed; entering/leaving room; entering bathroom; bed not recognized | Distinction between sitting and lying on floor; Getting up in bed; Sitting on edge of bed; entering/leaving room; entering bathroom; Getting up from chair; bed not recognized |
| Lying Position Functions | / | notification after prolonged unchanged lying position (defined period) |
| Additional Analytics Features | MxActivitySensor, Noise Level Detection | MxActivitySensor, Noise Level Detection |
| Intercom | via SIP Audio / Video (integrated microphone and speaker) |
via SIP Audio / Video (integrated microphone and speaker) |
| Interoperability | Mx: MOBOTIX ManagementCenter, MOBOTIX HUB, MOBOTIX LIVE 3rd Party: Wide range of integrations via MQTT, JSON/XML via HTTP(S), MxMessageSystem; REST API, ONVIF G/S/T |
Mx: MOBOTIX ManagementCenter, MOBOTIX HUB, MOBOTIX LIVE 3rd Party: Wide range of integrations via MQTT, JSON/XML via HTTP(S), MxMessageSystem; REST API, ONVIF G/S/T |
| Cybersecurity | SSL/TLS 1.3, user/group management, IP access control, 802.1X, intrusion detection, digital signatures, AES encryption at rest, role-based access, audit trail and automatic IP lockout | SSL/TLS 1.3, user/group management, IP access control, 802.1X, intrusion detection, digital signatures, AES encryption at rest, role-based access, audit trail and automatic IP lockout, FIPS 140-3 validated encryption |
Further Hardware and Software Specifications
| Comparison Point | c71 NurseAssist | c ONE NurseAssist |
|---|---|---|
| Image Sensor / Max. Resolution | 4K, 1:1, 2144x2144p | 4K, 1:1, 2160x2160p |
| Local Storage (DVR) | 8 GB MicroSD pre-installed; up to 1 TB | 64 GB MicroSD pre-installed; up to 2 TB |
| Audio | Integrated microphone and speaker | Integrated microphone and speaker; external speaker optional |
| Infrared Illumination | Integrated IR Illumination (covers up to 25m²) | Integrated IR Illumination (covers up to 25m²) |
| Emergency / Night Light | / | Integrated White Light for emergency / night light |
| Power Supply | Max. 25 W via PoE+ | Max. 12,95 W via PoE Class 3; 12/24V external power supply optional (e.g. backup power supply) |
| Further HW Interfaces | USB-C / USB 2.0 High Speed | USB-C / USB 2.0 High Speed; Digital I/O (1x IN / 1x OUT) |
| Physical Tamper Detection | Integrated Shock Sensor | Integrated Shock Sensor |
| Protection Rating | IK10 (housing except lens) | IP4x |
| Temparature Range | -10°C to +50°C | -20°C to +40°C |
| MTBF | 80.000 hours | 100.000 hours |
| Manufacturer Standard Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Practical Customer Impact
- Lower PoE requirements: c ONE requires PoE Class 3 for the specified operation, compared with PoE+ Class 4 for c71 when IR is used. This may simplify reuse of existing switching infrastructure and improve the available power budget per port; actual suitability must be checked in the project.
- More local storage: 64 GB instead of 8 GB supplied and a maximum card capacity of 2 TB instead of 1 TB provide more flexibility for permitted local recording scenarios. Pure NurseAssist event detection does not require video recording.
- More integrated connection options: Digital I/O, 12–24 V DC and an optional external speaker extend integration and communication options.
- New white-light function: Integrated white light can provide orientation in emergency situations and supports the positioning of c ONE as a multifunctional room sensor.
Privacy: Continuity on a stronger technical foundation
With both generations, the Kepler NurseAssist App analyzes sensor images locally. Events can be generated without permanently storing video or transferring it to a server or a cloud. Privacy masking can conceal the human-viewable image while analytics continue. Which image or event data are processed, stored or transferred depends on the configuration, purpose and operator concept.
c ONE comes with additional safeguards including FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography. This provides stronger technical substance for privacy and IT-security discussions.
What the new licensing architecture means for sales
With c71 NurseAssist, the Basic version was permanent and pre-installed and further status or alarm functions were added through the Extended app license.
c ONE sensor hardware is sold without analytics functionality. A separate Basic subscription is mandatory for operation. Extended and Lying Position are optional add-ons, and all c ONE NurseAssist licenses are available with terms from one to five years.
- Needs-based entry. Customers can begin with Basic and add more preventive or bed-focused functionality later.
- Plannable expansion. The supported combinations are clearly defined: Basic, Basic + Extended, Basic + Lying Position, or all three tiers.
- Recurring customer contact. Terms and renewals create natural opportunities for service, review and expansion discussions.
- Potentially lower entry hurdle. Subscription terms can spread initial expenditure. Whether entry is actually less expensive depends on pricing, term and project scope.
Conclusion: The essential advantages of c ONE NurseAssist
The strongest c ONE NurseAssist sales story does not come from one individual specification. It comes from the combined effect of design, functionality and business model.
c ONE NurseAssist broadens the customer discussion from a fall-detection sensor to a modular care-assistance and integration offering. This can create opportunities for more pilot projects, additional license tiers, integration services, support agreements and scheduled renewal conversations.