Bluetooth 5.o track and trace tokens

Motovate has developed a tracing solution which is designed for citizens who are not comfortable with smartphone devices or have privacy concerns

The purpose of any technological contact tracing solution is to reach (possibly) infected individuals in order to inform them so they can get themselves tested and if needed go into quarantine to avoid further spreading of the virus.

The token itself is a small coloured device of at most the size of a matchbox, featuring a very simple (LED) status indication interface that resembles a traffic light and is only visible on request

• GREEN: NO INDICATION OF AN INFECTION
• RED: ACTIVE INFECTION (determined by a test)
• YELLOW: GO TAKE TEST (been in contact with an infected person)

Tokens can be carried in pockets, as bracelets, necklaces

The specific problem is the ability to track and trace citizens who could have be exposed to Covid-19 or other diseases.

The current approach of 'Lockdown' cannot be maintained. The impact on the global economy is devastating.

Coupled with poverty, lack of communication infrastructures and privacy has created the need for an alternative solution that can get closer to overcoming the above barriers.

The solution is designed around Bluetooth 5.0 long range protocols. The beacon we have designed has a range of 85m

Fixed points, which are used to scan for tokens, is based on Raspberry Pi.

The beacons, which transmit an anonymous MAC address, are scanned by the Raspberry Pi's with data pushed to the cloud.

The system can detect proximity or direction of travel data.

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Eg A fixed point is installed in a bus station. If an outbreak of disease is detected at the transit point. There is a history of beacon detection from users which we can be map. We can 'push' a status change to the beacon advising the user to seek a test

The target population are those were a cell phone is not an option. The poorer regions of the globe.

Its also designed for populations were privacy and political oppression are key concern

The target cost for the beacon is $5 

The project scope is Health security and pandemics.

I believe the proposed solution meets the needs of people in third world or countries with privacy oppression.

The product is ubiquitous and can be used for any disease outbreak. Its is not exclusive to Covid 19

The technology proposed is low cost and has been designed round the global availability of the components used.

Motovate has a unique technique in exploiting the long range performance of Bluetooth 5.0 LTE beacons. 

This give is a detection range of 85m from the fixed point.

There are very few providers who can achieve this performance. This coupled with our supply and price strategy makes us very competitive.

The technology used is based on the nRF 52840 dongle and Raspberry Pi.

This approach has reduce the risk of supply chain barriers and price fluctuation.

These components have global availability 

Bluetooth 5.0 is a recognised communication protocol and is widely used

The solution can have an impact on the problem by removing the barriers which are associated with tracking and tracing technology.

The proposal uses anonymous data, its self powered with a battery life of 2 years

Its low cost in relation to other technology used to track and trace re cell phones

It can give generate data on people movement 24 hours a day. 

It has the unique ability to act like a 'pager' and advise users of a status change if its deemed they are at risk from disease. 

The technology proposed for the Health security and pandemic scope is currently used in the tracking of asset and people at Heathrow airport

The technology was developed to meet a project scope from Heathrow

My objective is for the technology to be used as an efficient tool in tracking and tracing disease, be used as a communication tool for those who live independently.

The technology can scale easily, from tracking customer assistance chair re Heathrow airport to the well being of the elderly 

The key barrier is creating the sales channel.

With this type of solution the business case owner needs to be governments or NGO's 

If the technology is to be used for a health or safety benefit there is mindset in the user that this should be provided by the state.

Engage with governments/charities via innovation calls.

This is crucial in establishing that there is an activity sponsor.

Product development can only be based on there being a sponsor with a budget to solve a specific need.

We have a team of 5 which can flex to meet other technology scopes

The technology has  been developed over 2 years period to meet an existing project scope set by Heathrow Airport

Currently trialling the technology at Heathrow airport to track customer assistance chairs through out their estate.

The pricing model is based on hardware sales and access to the cloud data via SaaS

The technology developed has been bootstrapped. Growth objectives is via sales.

I am great believer in 'necessity is the mother of invention' Covid-19 has driven great leaps in technology. 

Covid 19 has given me the opportunity to pivot and offer a unique solution that can deliver on the project scope.

If i can prove we can deliver on the scope then as a business we can scale more quickly.

The win win is my proposal helps solve a problem cheaper than the alternative 

To have access to business sponsors or governments who want an alternative track and trace solution

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