One-Touch Video Call Device "Sobaniru" Connecting Hospitalized Patients and Families Installed in All 81 Private Rooms at JR Tokyo General Hospital

JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc. (jeki) has developed and provides the "One-Touch Meeting TV Sobaniru" video call device to facilitate communication between hospitalized patients and their families. Starting April 15, 2026, the service will be introduced in all 81 paid private rooms at JR Tokyo General Hospital.
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〇 JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc. (hereinafter, "jeki") has developed and provides the "One-Touch Meeting TV Sobaniru" video call device to facilitate smooth communication between hospitalized patients and their families, aiming to provide an environment where they can recuperate with greater peace of mind. As of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, this service will be introduced in all 81 paid private rooms at JR Tokyo General Hospital. 〇 "One-Touch Meeting TV Sobaniru" is a service that was conceived and selected in the JR East Group's idea-gathering new business creation program "ON1000," developed by jeki, and born from a proof-of-concept experiment at JR Tokyo General Hospital. 〇 Jeki will continue to aim for expanded implementation in medical and welfare facilities nationwide and will broadly collaborate with other companies. ## 1. Service Overview "One-Touch Meeting TV Sobaniru" is a service that realizes an "inpatient environment where patients and their remotely living families can live together." Upon admission, the facility lends dedicated service terminals to both the patient and their family, constantly connecting the hospital room and home online. The basic operation is simply for the user to "open/close" the on-screen "door (shoji screen)" with a single touch. Anyone can start a video call immediately without needing instructions. Official Website: https://sobaniru.com (Image of usage flow)

FAQ

What is the 'One-Touch Visiting TV Sobaniru' service?

It is a service that allows inpatients and their families to easily make video calls using dedicated terminals. By opening the screen door, it remains constantly connected, allowing you to see and talk to each other anytime.

Can it be used even if you are not good with smartphones?

Yes, the one-touch operation is its main feature, designed to be intuitive and easy to use even for those who are not comfortable with smartphones.

Where can it currently be used?

As of April 15, 2026, it has been introduced in all paid private rooms at JR Tokyo General Hospital. We aim to expand it to medical and welfare facilities nationwide in the future.