18283237. INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION APPARATUS, INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION APPARATUS, INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Shihono Mochizuki of Tokyo (JP)

Yohei Itou of Tokyo (JP)

INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION APPARATUS, INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18283237 titled 'INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION APPARATUS, INFECTION RISK ESTIMATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an infection risk estimation apparatus that calculates the risk of being infected with a disease in a specific location based on visitor information and infection status data.

  • Acquires visitor information, including attributes of visitors to a target place.
  • Acquires infection status information for each area, indicating the infection status of a disease.
  • Calculates a risk index indicating the likelihood of being infected in the target place using the acquired data.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Utilizes visitor information and infection status data to estimate the risk of infection in a specific location.
  • Provides a quantitative measure of the risk index to indicate the degree of risk.
  • Offers a proactive approach to managing infection risks in different areas.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Airports
  • Public events
  • Schools
  • Workplaces

Problems Solved

  • Helps in identifying high-risk areas for infection transmission.
  • Enables targeted preventive measures to reduce the spread of diseases.
  • Enhances public health safety by providing real-time risk assessments.

Benefits

  • Improves infection control strategies.
  • Enhances visitor safety in high-risk locations.
  • Enables efficient allocation of resources for infection prevention.

Commercial Applications

Infection Risk Management System for Public Health Safety This technology can be utilized by public health authorities to monitor and manage infection risks in various public settings, ensuring the safety of visitors and residents.

Prior Art

Information on prior art related to this technology is not available at the moment.

Frequently Updated Research

There is ongoing research on infection risk estimation models and their applications in various industries to enhance public health safety.

Questions about Infection Risk Estimation

Question 1

How does the apparatus acquire visitor information and infection status data?

The apparatus acquires visitor information through a first acquisition unit and infection status information through a second acquisition unit.

Question 2

What are the potential applications of this technology beyond public health settings?

This technology can also be applied in industries such as travel and tourism, hospitality, and transportation to manage infection risks and ensure customer safety.


Original Abstract Submitted

An infection risk estimation apparatus () includes a first acquisition unit () that acquires visitor information including an attribute of a visitor to a target place, a second acquisition unit () that acquires infection status information including infection status of an infection disease in each area, and an estimation unit () that acquires, by use of the visitor information and the infection status information, a first risk index R1 indicating a degree of a risk of being infected with the infection disease in the target place.