EQS Group-Media / 2020-05-20 / 09:00
*Press Release*
*greenTEG leverages u-blox connectivity to protect health and safety amid
COVID-19 pandemic*
*Thalwil, Switzerland - May 20, 2020 -* u-blox (SIX:UBXN,OTC:UBLXF), a
global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication
technologies, and greenTEG [1], a company specializing in the development of
heat flux sensors, are announcing the commercial launch of a new venture
brand, named CORE [2]. It is a wearable for continuous and accurate core
body temperature monitoring. The device, which communicates wirelessly using
the u-blox NINA-B306 [3] stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low energy module, can be
used to track its users' wellness status as they return to the workplace
from their homes, and alerts them when their core body temperature rises
unexpectedly.
CORE uses an innovative approach to continuously monitor core body
temperature with accuracies rivaling those of ingestible sensors. Worn close
to the body with a patch or a belt CORE translates sensed data into an
estimate of the core body temperature - commonly defined as the temperature
of blood as it leaves the heart's aortic valve - using an algorithm
specifically trained for the task.
Initially developed to help athletes avoid overheating when training for and
competing in extreme environments, such as ultra-marathons or the Ironman,
the solution was repurposed to address new challenges brought about by the
COVID-19 pandemic. Target groups include the general public that is seeking
to return to work safely, business owners and patrons concerned with
protecting their workforces' and customers' wellbeing, and individuals in
risk groups.
"We needed a small and pre-certified low power Bluetooth module that could
help keep the size of the overall solution to a minimum while offering the
connectivity options, the considerable memory, and the reliability our
application required," says Holger Hendrichs, VP of Sales and Marketing at
greenTEG. "The u-blox NINA-B306 looked like a promising candidate. When we
found out that it interfaced with Garmin devices using the ANT+ protocol,
for us a critical feature, our choice was clear."
"This application perfectly demonstrates the value that our NINA-B3 series
of Bluetooth 5 low energy modules can bring to wearable applications,
including their small size, their low power consumption, a full megabyte of
Flash memory, and their powerful Arm(R) Cortex(R)-M4 microprocessor," says
Pelle Svensson, Senior Principal, Product Strategy Short Range Radio at
u-blox. "In these uncertain and testing times, it's encouraging to see our
technology help keep people safe and, hopefully, flatten the curve."
*About u-blox*
u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless
communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart
and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and
machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over
cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules,
and secure data services and connectivity, u-blox is uniquely positioned to
empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the
Internet of Things, quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in
Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in
Europe, Asia, and the USA. (www.u-blox.com [4])
Find us on Facebook [5], LinkedIn [6], Twitter @ublox [7] and YouTube [8]
*About greenTEG*
greenTEG develops and manufactures advanced sensing solutions for thermal
energy monitoring on real-time. These solutions are available for both
research and industry purposes, including applications in the fields of R&D,
building and wearables. greenTEG's latest solution is the first sensor for
non-invasive and continuous core body temperature monitoring, ready to be
embedded in wearables in the fields of sports, healthcare and wellbeing.
greenTEG is headquartered in Zurich-Rümlang, Switzerland.
(www.greenTEG.com [9] / www.corebodytemp.com [10])
*u-blox media contact:*
Natacha Seitz
Senior Manager PR and Content Marketing
Mobile +41 76 436 0788
natacha.seitz@u-blox.com
Issuer: u-blox AG
Key word(s): Research/Technology
End of Corporate News
Language: English
Company: u-blox AG
Zürcherstrasse 68
8800 Thalwil
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 722 74 44
Fax: +41 44 722 74 47
E-mail: info@u-blox.com
Internet: www.u-blox.com
ISIN: CH0033361673
Listed: SIX Swiss Exchange
EQS News ID: 1049289
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