# Virus Tracking Technology Japanese Mobiles Single Out Swine Flu Victims By Alex Covert | Published 2009-05-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-app-that-warns-of-deadly-encounters-publicizing-swine-flu-victims References: [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/05/japanese-government-to-track-citizens-prevent-pandemic/) A highly invasive, government-funded application that uses [GPS technology to monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-platform) sickos has finally been created. No, I'm not talking about something useful like alerting the authorities when a violent, sexual offender is on the loose. I'm talking about Japan's mobiles that track swine flu victims. This project is 100% volunteer-based and makes use of [phone networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts), as the mobiles effectively alert the uninfected of potential close swine flu encounters. **Implications** - This project is remarkable not only because it can track swine flu victims, but also because it is run entirely by volunteers. Creating a project that has social value means that it is easy to attract people willing to donate their time to seeing the project succeed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Volunteer-based Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop volunteer-based tracking technologies for other infectious diseases or public health emergencies. - **Mobile Health Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design mobile applications that not only track diseases but also provide real-time health monitoring and alerts. - **Socially Responsible Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for other socially responsible projects that rely on volunteer participation and can benefit public health. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced technologies that revolutionize healthcare tracking and monitoring. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mobile applications for disease tracking and health monitoring purposes. - **Volunteer Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or systems to effectively manage and motivate volunteers for various social impact projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [COVID-Monitoring Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visible.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device-network.md) - [Health-Tracking Key Fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-vital-monitor.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Tracking Device Safety Implementations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antistalking-measures.md) - [Mobile Privacy Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-is-tracking-my-phone.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Safety-Focused Phone Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-monitor.md)