Electronic Devices That Identify Individuals with Fever in Crowded Places: A Prototype.

ABSTRACT: Most epidemiological surveillance systems for severe infections with epidemic potential are based on accumulated symptomatic cases in defined geographical areas. Eventually, all cases have to be clinically verified to confirm an outbreak. These patients will present high fever at the early stages of the disease. Here, we introduce a non-invasive low-cost electronic device (bracelet) that measures and reports 24/7, year-round information on the temperature, geographical location, and identification of the subject using the device. The data receiver can be installed in a tower (ground) or a drone (air) in densely populated or remote areas. The prototype was made with low-cost electronic components, and it was tested indoors and outdoors. The prototype shows efficient ground and air connectiv

SUBMITTER: Polanco Gonzalez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6189754 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature