How This $40 Finger Scanner Could Transform Health Care

The video discusses the development of a fingerprint scanner by Imprints, a company founded by Cambridge University PhD students. This device, powered by ARM technology, aims to connect individuals to their medical records using biometrics. It has shown significant potential in Bangladesh, aiding in maternal health monitoring. Funded by ARM and the Gates Foundation, the device is designed through 3D printing and is intended for sale to NGOs and governments. Future field tests are planned in Sudan, Benin, and Kenya, highlighting the scanner's potential global impact.

What is the primary function of the fingerprint scanner developed by Cambridge University PhD students?

• To make payments

• To track fitness activities

• To connect individuals to their medical records

• To unlock smartphones

In which country has the fingerprint scanner been used to assist medical workers with monitoring pregnant women?

• Nigeria

• Bangladesh

• India

• Brazil

What is the amount of the grant provided by ARM and the Gates Foundation for the development of the fingerprint scanner?

• $100,000

• $200,000

• $400,000

• $300,000

What is the intended price for selling the fingerprint scanners to NGOs, governments, and researchers?

• $80

• $20

• $40

• $60

Which countries are planned for field tests of the fingerprint scanner?

• Sudan, Benin, and Kenya

• Egypt, Ghana, and Tanzania

• South Africa, Nigeria, and Uganda

• Morocco, Algeria, and Libya