Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a new generation communication standard (version 4.x) of conventional Bluetooth, using Bluetooth shortwave technology to create the link between data on phones in a narrow range. Apple and Google said they would approve applications from other health organizations. These applications will be allowed to access the data, and users who have uploaded this data can submit reports if they are tested positive for Covid-10 virus. The system will alert users who have downloaded the system to see if they are close to someone with Covid-19 virus.
In a joint statement, Apple and Google said that around the world, countries and health professionals are working together to find solutions to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic, protect the people and bring society returns to life as usual. Software developers are also contributing tools to combat this dangerous virus together. As a result, Google and Apple have announced they will work together to allow the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health organizations reduce the spread of the virus while maintaining personal privacy and security. top secret.
According to Apple and Google, because Covid-19 can be transmitted in the immediate environment from infected people, health experts have determined that monitoring communication is almost an effective tool to prevent the spread.
The two tech giants said they would offer a comprehensive solution, including APIs and new technology to help monitor close communication.
Apple and Google will release APIs for iOS and Android in mid-May to allow mobile devices using the two operating systems to "communicate" with each other when using applications from medical organizations. International. Apps that qualify under Apple and Google will be approved in the near future so users can install them.
The tech giants said the system will use many steps to prevent users from disclosing information, even when they share data. The system sends information via Blueototh waves and broadcasts with an anonymous keyword. And these keywords only propagate for 15 minutes to protect privacy. Even if a person shared a virus infection, the application only shared keywords from a specific stage in which they were infected.
Apple and Google say they are still in discussions with health authorities and shareholders about how to operate the system. However, this system cannot replace the traditional method of interviewing infected individuals to monitor close communication, but it is also an important complement because there are billions in the world. Mobile device is being used.
