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Cell Phone Technology Reminds Sick To Take Pills
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By Allen Tsai | Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:53 pm |
In South Africa, a local doctor has invented a pill bottle that uses cell phone technology to remind patients to take their medication. Named the SIMpill, the device targets patients taking medication for long-term diseases; who missing a dose can have potentially life-threatening consequences.
When the patented bottle's cap is removed, an electronic chip sends an SMS to a secure central server, including a unique pill box identification number. If the SMS arrives too early or late, a reminder message is sent to the phone of the patient, a family member, or a health-care professional.The SIMpill device will be launched next month.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:09 pm | By
Apple is facing increasing animosity over working conditions at its Chinese factories, as protestors gather to demonstrate against the iPhone maker's controversial labor issues.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:58 pm | By
Broadband startup LightSquared wants the Federal Communications Commission to set standards for GPS reliability, as it attempts to fast-track its own approval process with the regulator.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:43 pm | By
The 54th Grammy Awards is just days away, and the show will harness mobile and social media technology as old media tries to keep pace with new trends among its viewing audience.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:26 pm | By
Facebook will ramp up mobile payments on its network, as it readies for its IPO and strives to compete with Google for ad and gaming revenue.
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:39 pm | By
T-Mobile is enticing customers with free 4G devices on Saturday for a Valentine's Day promotion, as it strives to lure data-hungry subscribers and clear inventory for newer devices.
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By Margaret Rock
The 54th Grammy Awards is just days away, and the show will harness mobile and social media technology as old media tries to keep pace with new trends among its viewing audience.
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