Connected objects are now the ideal allies of ourhealth,as the United States government wishes to democratize it by discussing the subject with Apple this week. The Cupertino company is in fact a major representative in the field, with its Watch, available on its official website from 449 euros for the Series 5 model.
This makes it possible to measure the heart rate of its users, in order to warn them if it is too high. She is also capable ofdetect shocksor falls, thanks to its integrated accelerometer and gyroscope. A feature that helps, for example, elderly people who stay alone at home.
The facts
This time, it's a Reddit user who recounts how his Honda CR-V completely destroyed his bumper on the road while he was driving while equipped with hisApple Watchon the wrist.
Took me a bit to post this, but my series 5 called 911 for me when I got in a pretty bad accident last Monday ?? thanks applefromr/AppleWatch
If the condition of the vehicle is indeed pitiful, its driver only lost consciousness for a few seconds before waking up and realizing thathe was fine. The problem was that his Watch was alreadycall the fire brigade, an action which he was fortunately able to stop in time.
But what would have happened if emergency services had finally intervened without an urgent medical reason? Another more serious accident could have seen its treatment slowed down,as 112 pointed out recently in a manifesto.
However, this incident shows that the smartwatch works correctly and can save lives in the event of danger.as we had already pointed out previously. If the problem had been serious, the victim could have been saved thanks to the notification sent.
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