It looks like a watch, but actually it does not tell you what time is it.

 The newest device for employee monitoring will be shown  at the ISC West EXPO, in Las Vegas, March 28-30, 2007 and it will be presented as a  “employee security and safety tracking system” .

The operation of such  device is based on the principle that people’s heart rate is very variable in stressful situations (for example while committing an illegal activity or in case of harassment or threats).

The company Third Eye Inc. and SPO Medical  used this technology  to create a system that works by monitoring the pulsations of the person who wears it , maybe an employee, and transmit the data to a central system that processes them produces  a detailed report about the conditions  and activities of the worker.

 As reported by Gizmag  , “The system revolves around a bio-sensor chip with proprietary algorithms that collects information from the reflectance of light on the human body, in a non-invasive manner, to monitor key vital signs, including heart rate and oxygen saturation levels.”
Any information captured by the wrist unit  is wirelessly transmitted to the employer’s central monitoring system that can be configured with a video surveillance system to trigger cameras to zoom in on the employee .

The system is very easy and “comfortable” to use, since it can be worn as a bracelet . Moreover,  a watch unit may be inserted in it.

This device  was named Security Alert Tracking System (SATS)  and ,according to Third Eye, “Used in a casino, bank, office or store, SATS can enhance employee security at the company and can assist in apprehending employees engaged in unlawful activities.” 

Just few questions: will this system be legal? Will employees be warned that their hart rate is monitored?  Will they be in the position to chose whether to wear the SATS or not?

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