Last year, US breathalyser developer Alcohoot released a breathalyser that could plug-in to a smartphone, and now, the company is further improving drunk driver testing systems by introducing Intrepid.
Intrepid is described as "the future of breathalyser technology for police," since it makes use of fuel-cell sensor and Bluetooth technology in order to send data to a mobile device nearby. The system is made up of two parts: a smart handheld breathalyser and a mobile app, which are used in tandem to test and relay data on Blood Alcohol Concentration on-demand.
To make the process of drunk driver testing and reporting even easier, Intrepid automatically fills in paperwork to report an offence. Currently, this device is being tested in pilot programs across the United States.
Portable Sobriety Monitors
The Handheld 'Intrepid' Device is the Future of Drunk Driver Testing
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Alcohol Testing - Developing handheld devices that can test the alcohol levels of drivers improve the accuracy and accessibility of on-demand alcohol testing.
2. Bluetooth-enabled Breathalyzers - Incorporating Bluetooth technology in breathalyzers allows seamless and efficient data sharing for alcohol measurement, monitoring, and reporting.
3. Automated Reporting - Creating devices that can automatically fill out paperwork and report offences as needed reduces the burden on law enforcement and streamlines the reporting process.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - The development and use of portable sobriety monitors provide law enforcement agencies the chance to deploy an effective and efficient tool to combat drunk driving.
2. Healthcare - Handheld technology that enables accurate and accessible alcohol measurement presents potential disruption opportunity in the healthcare industry, especially in addiction and recovery settings.
3. Automotive Industry - Integration of Bluetooth-enabled breathalyzers in cars ensures better safety on the roads and presents new innovation opportunities for the automotive sector.