An electronic wristband is not only for prisoners on parole
In order to constantly stay in touch with curious kids, patients in need of assistance or workers inside a big factory or a wide open working space, Ekahau has just introduced its WiFi wristband which, unlike the electronic ones used for prisoner surveillance, does not interfere with its user’s privacy.
In fact, this bracelet, similar in shape and size to a watch, sends a signal to its control unit only when the user pushes its big red button located on the top. The signal can be sent, for example, by a worker who just accomplished a task, or by a patient who needs help from hospital nurses.
Once the signal is sent, the control station will receive details of the wristband’s position, with an accuracy level of approximately 2 meters, both in open spaces and indoors; this will allow for an immediate intervention in case of a medical emergency.
When used for work, T301W can be useful also to send a vibrating alert, useful to remind its wearer about an upcoming deadline or task to be carried out. At this point, once the task is successfully accomplished, the staff member will push the red button and inform the control center accordingly.
Such a monitoring system, similar for example to GPS trackers used for Alzheimer patients, might be used not only in hospitals or companies working over large areas such as mines, but also in large shopping malls or amusement parks, to make sure that the children visiting it are able to enjoy their experience without getting lost.
