COVID-19 Can Create Opportunity for IoT in the Caribbean
COVID-19 related reports focused on the identification , use and limitations of digitalization technologies and the importance for the Caribbean community to have a resilient ICT sector to enable flexible and remote operations 53 .
In Jamaica , the Amber Group noted that wearables ( based on fleet management technology ) would aid in tracking individuals 54 . The company also developed a contact tracing mobile application that “ allows citizens to self-report their health status , book an appointment for testing if they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 , as well as request emergency services such as the police or ambulance services ” 55 .
The “ Caribbean Video Assistance Service ( CVAS ) for the Deaf and Blind ” 56 digital platform connects users ( via a mobile phone ) with an agent ( or interpreter ) to translate information .
CARIBBEAN IOT SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
This academic conceptual system was developed based on the literature review and survey responses to illustrate the use of an IoT framework that integrates businesses and consumers .
Fig . 12 demonstrates the basic elements of conceptual vision system for monitoring a hand washing and / or hand sanitizing station with a visible status indicator ( physically mounted on the building as well as provided to the user ’ s phone application ) that either allows or denies entry based on the completed activity as well as the wearing of a mask . Additionally , the inclusion of a thermal camera and microphone would detect temperature , coughs and / or sneezes .
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