How Low Power Wearables Will Supplement Smartphone Exposure Notification Systems
As managed environments turn to wearables to help keep people safe, extended battery life and battery-free solutions will be critical for device fleets
In April, Apple and Google made headlines when they announced a partnership to make it easier for governments and health agencies to roll out COVID-19 exposure notifications systems. These applications will work by using Bluetooth® to exchange anonymous identifiers with other smartphones that are less than six feet away. If someone becomes infected, health officials can notify people who recently came into close contact with that person, while still maintaining everyone’s privacy.
