UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:

In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?

1. Location identification of a person 
2. Sleep monitoring of a person 
3. Assisting the hearing impaired person
   
   

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation: 

Wearable technology, also known as "wearables," is a category of electronic devices that can be worn as accessories, embedded in clothing, implanted in the user's body. For example: Smart Watch, fitness trackers, Safety wearables, Bluetooth headsets etc. These wearables connect with existing devices, like computers and smartphones. 

• Safety wearables have built-in GPS which allows sharing the location immediately. So, point 1 is correct.
• Fitness trackers can track the number of steps taken, average heart rate, sleep quality and duration, calorie burn etc. So, point 2 is correct.
• A smartwatch for people with Parkinson's disease tracks symptoms and transmits the data so that more personalized treatment plans can be developed.
• Wearable medical alert monitors are extending greater mobility and independence to the elderly and impaired. So, point 3 is correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

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