Wearable Technology Applications
Question
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1.
Location identification of a person
- 2.
Sleep monitoring of a person
- 3.
Assisting the hearing impaired person
Options
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements correctly describe functions of wearable technology. Statement 1 is correct: GPS-enabled smartwatches and fitness trackers provide location identification through built-in GPS or smartphone connectivity. Statement 2 is correct: Wearable fitness trackers and smartwatches monitor sleep patterns using accelerometers and heart rate sensors to detect sleep stages and duration. Statement 3 is correct: Hearing aids are wearable devices that assist hearing impaired persons by amplifying sound. Additionally, cochlear implants represent more advanced wearable technology for severe hearing loss. Modern wearables have expanded far beyond fitness tracking to encompass health monitoring, communication assistance, and accessibility features. > Wearables span location tracking (GPS), health monitoring (sleep, heart rate), and accessibility (hearing aids). Answer: d.
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q95
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Wearable Devices and Internet of Things
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Science and Technology 2018-2019
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