Attempts to contain the spread of Covid-19 are proliferating. While some believe a monitoring app will help curb the pandemic, others are turning to connected objects instead. This situation is particularly Swiss company Ava. The start-up, which specializes in the design of wearable devices for the medical community, has developed a wristband with a biometric link that will make it possible to identify users. Until now, the bracelet was only used to track fertility cycles in women.
According to information from our colleagues at Public Actors, Ava’s wristband measures skin temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood flow and heart rate during sleep. to compare data collected by the accessory Ava is developing an algorithm that can identify infected people using data from patients affected by the coronavirus. The algorithm will even detect in real time whether the person wearing the bracelet is infected or not. In the event of a warning, the infected person will be quickly quarantined.
A linked wristband accessible to 38,500 Liechtenstein residents from autumn
First, the bracelet is tested 2100 resident volunteers in Liechtenstein. From autumn, the principality will allow all its citizens to participate in the program and receive a bracelet. Liechtenstein indeeda second wave of infections in the fall. In the opinion of several virologists, a second stage of contamination is likely to occur in the world. Some countries, including Belgium, are talking about the establishment of a second solitary confinement as a preventive measure.
Not surprisingly, the government ensures the protection of personal data collected as part of the study. Likewise, the data will be anonymous. It will be impossible to link information to a specific user. What do you think about this initiative? We welcome your feedback in the comments.
Source : public actors
