(Durham) -- Durham-based pomdevices, LLC has been honored by Popular Science Magazine with an award for 2011 Product of the Future.

pomdevice has developed Sonamba, an innovative handheld tool that allows concerned -- yet busy -- professionals keep tabs on their aging parents. Sonamba receiving status updates throughout the day via text or email messages. Sonamba observes motion and sound activity in the senior’s home and compares this activity level to historic activity levels, alerting caregivers if actions start to deviate from established normal activity. Seniors will enjoy text messaging and social communication, which is enabled with Sonamba’s easy-to-use touchscreen keyboard interface.

“We’re deeply appreciative of this award, and we want to thank Popular Science Magazine for its recognition of Sonamba, its innovative technology, and the impact it will have on the lives of seniors and caregivers,” says Ajit Pendse, CEO of pomdevices.

The device has a rich menu of features, including medication and calendar reminders aimed at helping seniors with medication regime adherence – potentially avoiding emergencies.