The U.S. Patent and Trademark office awards more than 6,000 patents this week. The Next Web (TNW), an online site focused on developing technology, covered a number of high-profile entries. One entry from Google just might save your life if you're in need of care. Patent no. US 20160244163 covers unmanned aerial vehicles (or drones) intended to be a part of an illustrative medical-support system, according to the related paperwork.
"Drones may be preconfigured according to various medical conditions like a cardiac arrest, a car accident and more," the article states. "The drone may carry the required medicines and various medical devices such as a defibrillator. The selected drone then travels to the target location to provide medical support."
Check out the full article at TNW:
Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.