Friday, April 29, 2016

App watches you take your pills and knows when you’re faking


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Now we can keep tabs

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YOUR phone is buzzing: it is time for your medication. You point the camera at your face so that an app can confirm your identity. It then approves the dose of the pill you show it, and watches as you put the pill on your tongue and drink a glass of water. Algorithms listen in and inspect your face and throat for any signs that you might be faking. The app dings. You may now go about the rest of your day.


The app, AiCure, is being used in US drug trials to ensure participants stick to the rules. It could also have…



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App watches you take your pills and knows when you’re faking

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