This invention describes a system where mobile devices track users' locations and proximity to others, allowing them to report infectious disease information. The system records when and where users report being infected, and can estimate potential exposure to others based on their shared locations or signal strength. While the abstract suggests a broad disinfection network, the claims focus specifically on using individual mobile devices for infection tracking and exposure estimation.
Why it matters: Filed shortly after the pandemic peak, the social and regulatory landscape for widespread personal infection tracking has become more challenging, hindering adoption. While the technology was mature, public acceptance for such systems has generally decreased since 2024.
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