Healthcare : The Unfolding Story

Over the past 2 days , news papers carried following headlines :

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-18/google-is-training-machines-to-predict-when-a-patient-will-die

https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/googles-artificial-intelligence-in-hospitals-can-predict-patients-outcomes-stay-and-even-death-4539441.html

https://www.techjuice.pk/googles-ai-now-predict-patients-death/

An article in Business Line ( 19 June ) reads :

“  Google had created a tool that could forecast a host of patient outcomes , including, how long people may stay in hospitals, their odds of re-admission and chances they will soon die

What impressed medical experts most was Google’s ability to sift through data previously out of reach ; notes buried in PDFs or scribbled on old charts

The neural net gobbled up all this unruly information then spat out predictions . And it did it far faster and more accurately than existing techniques  “

Now imagine what Google will be able to do ( beyond just calculating accurately, the probability of a patient’s death ) , if it had access to each and every “ Diagnostic and Curative “ medical DEVICE / INSTRUMENT of the entire world , as described in my following blog :

 

Here is what I blogged in Jan 2018.

 

2024 ! – V 2.0 of Orwellian 1984 ?

 

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/07/2024-v-20-of-orwellian-1984.html

 

There are 7,000 million people on the earth

It is possible that , at any given time , some 7 million of these are lying in ICU , connected with :

*   Electroencephalogram ( Brain Monitor )

*   Electrocardiogram      ( Heart Monitor )

*   Pulse Rate Meter

*   Oxygen Level Meter

*   Glucose Level Meter........etc

As soon as these instruments get embedded with Internet of Things ( IoT ), a central server could collect all of these " measurements / readings " on 24*7 basis , for all 7 million persons

 

Then it will combine these readings with following data about each of those 7 million persons :

*   Country / Region / City  /  Language 

*   Race /  Religion  /  Gender /  Age

*   Height /  Weight  /  Colour  /  Biometrics 

*   Blood Group / DNA  / Past Medical History.....etc


It will also record , who died / when  !

Using such massive data base, can BIG DATA / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning ,

figure out what " Customized healthcare / Medical treatment / Supplementary diet "

should be " prescribed " for each human on this earth ?

Shall we support such " Invasion of Individual Privacy " , in the larger interest / benefit

of entire mankind ?

I think , we should 

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20  June  2018

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Mahindra Accelo : Saluting a pioneer

Mahindra Accelo has set up a plant in Delhi-NCR , for recycling of old / scrapped cars and looking to set up,

*   one each in Panvel / Chennai / Indore / Kolkata / Bengaluru ( March 2019 )

*   28 others in other cities within next 2 years

In an interview with Mumbai Mirror , Mahindra Accelo MD , Shri Sumit Issar said :

*    There are many parts in an old car which can be recycled . The biggest component in

      any car is steel – about 70 per cent

      

      For every tonne of steel made in the country , 1115 kg of iron ore, 625 kg of coal,

      53 kg of lime stone, 642 kilowatt of energy and 287 litre of oil are used

      If you are able to recycle even 1 tonne of steel, imagine the savings on iron ore , coal, and power ….. Moving forward, we want to recycle steel in a big way ….  Our recycling process is completely automated……. Our automated plant has the capacity to recycle old trucks , buses, cars and two / three wheelers ….. We will pay them to take their car , pick it up and get it de-registered from the Regional Transport Office . All they need to ensure that their vehicle has a registration number

Automotive recycling is the only way out. In India , there is no policy on it .

Vehicles that are over 15 years old are either still on the roads, or are lying abandoned.

India imports 6 – 8 million tons of scrap a year .

Imagine the savings if it starts recycling steel and scrap is available locally

[  Ref :  He’ll pay to take your clunker of your hands  

https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/civic/hell-pay-to-take-your-clunker-of-your-hands/articleshow/64640612.cms   

 

http://www.mahindra.com/news-room/press-release/Mahindra-Intertradeand-MSTC-Ltd-Partner-to-set-up-Indias-First-AutoShredding-Facility  

 

 contact.mil@mahindra.com    

 lobo.metabelle@mahindra.com 

 www.cerorecycling.com  

  

 

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 CONTEXT :

*  Currently , unorganized / manual car-scrappers , recycle some 4 million cars per year

   in India

*   If government mandates,

     #    compulsory scrapping of all vehicles which are more than 15

           year old and 

      #   total stopping of production of petrol / diesel vehicles by 2030,

    

    then the number of vehicles needing scrapping and recycling will be , 20 MILLION

    per year ( year after year )

MY  SUGGESTION :

I had sent following email to our Cabinet Ministers / NITI Aayog / PM –EAC etc , on 14  FEB  2018 :

Car Grave-Yard of World ? 

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2018/02/car-grave-yard-of-world.html

Even if they did not find time to read it , I hope they will fully support the valuable views expressed by Shri Sumit Issar 

Congratulations , Shri Issar , for your pioneering efforts  !

20  June  2018

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NaviC : the Navigator

And here is how NaviC  will navigate us :

All you need to know about our desi navigation system — NaviC 

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/all-you-need-to-know-about-our-desi-navigation-system-navic-2604941.html

Extract :

*   The navigation system will help in terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation. It will also help people track vehicles, manage fleets and disasters as well as map and capture geological data

*   India's desi navigation will challenge foreign GPS systems as it is considered to be more accurate with a position accuracy of five metres. The GPS has a position accuracy of 20-30 metres.

*   The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been called to start the implementation of NavIC. Once it is launched officially, the platform will be popularized, according to IT secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney.

*   The NavIC can be embedded on chips and other devices as well as on vehicle navigation systems.

Dear Shri Sawhneyji :

[  secretary@meity.gov.in  /  patna@nielit.gov.in  ]

                                      

 

I urge you to consider following as “ RPF for NaviC “  :

 

Saving Earthlings from Space ?  [  14  Nov  2017  ]

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/11/saving-earthlings-from-space.html

Leveraging NaviC ?  [  30 May  2017  ] 

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/05/leveraging-navic.html

Un-Implementable Laws : Unstoppable Corruption  [  20  Feb  2017  ]  

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/02/un-implementable-laws-unstoppable.html

19  June  2018

www.hemenparekh.in / blogs

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Added on 02 July 2023 :

How NavIC aims to become a global navigation tool

ChatGPT adds :

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, NavIC, which stands for Navigation with Indian Constellation, is the regional satellite navigation system developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). NavIC aims to provide positioning, navigation, and timing services to users in India and the surrounding region.

To become a global navigation tool, NavIC would need to expand its coverage beyond the regional scope. While NavIC was primarily designed to serve the Indian subcontinent, there have been discussions and plans to extend its coverage globally. Here are some of the key points that could contribute to NavIC's potential as a global navigation tool:

1. Satellite Constellation: NavIC relies on a constellation of satellites in geostationary and geosynchronous orbits. Currently, the system comprises seven satellites, with four in geostationary orbit and three in inclined geosynchronous orbit. Increasing the number of satellites and optimizing their distribution could enhance coverage over a wider area, making it more suitable for global navigation.

2. Performance and Accuracy: NavIC offers positioning accuracy of around 5-10 meters for civilian users and even better for military users. To compete with other global navigation systems like GPS (United States), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (European Union), and BeiDou (China), NavIC would need to further improve its performance and accuracy. Technological advancements and refinements could be essential in achieving this.

3. International Collaboration: Collaborating with other countries or international organizations could help NavIC expand its global reach. This collaboration might involve sharing infrastructure, data, and technologies. Partnering with other regional navigation systems or integrating with existing global systems could also enhance the global capabilities of NavIC.

4. User Adoption: For NavIC to become a global navigation tool, widespread user adoption would be crucial. Encouraging device manufacturers, automobile companies, and other technology providers to integrate NavIC receivers into their products would help increase its user base. This would require compatibility, support, and incentives for developers and businesses to incorporate NavIC into their applications and services.

5. International Standards: Adhering to international standards for satellite navigation and ensuring interoperability with existing systems would be important for NavIC's global acceptance. Alignment with standards such as those defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) would facilitate cooperation and compatibility with other navigation systems.

It's important to note that my information is based on data available up until September 2021. Please consider referring to the latest sources and updates from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the most accurate and up-to-date information on NavIC's progress towards becoming a global navigation tool.

25,000 New Petrol Pumps ? Why ?

Where  Angels  fear  to  tread  !

Just came across following news in Economic Times ( 18 June ) :

Oil PSUs plan to add 25,000 Petrol Pumps

 

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/oil-companies-plan-to-add-25000-petrol-pumps/articleshow/64626172.cms

Highlights :

*    There are already 57,000  State-run retail outlets

*    6,000 pumps are run by private companies

*    HPCL / BPCL / IOC to appoint new dealers after 4 years

MY   TAKE :

*   Investment in existing 57,000 pumps is approx. Rs 6.5 LAKH*CRORE

*   At this rate , those 25,000 NEW petrol pumps might need an investment of Rs 3

     LAKH*CRORE

*   Such a huge proposed investment on part of HPCL / BPCL / IOC , seems awfully risky

     in light of the following  developments around the corner  :

     #   India is on a crash course to switch over to Electric Vehicles by 2030 ( 6

           million by 2022 )

    #   Indian Auto Industry is planning an investment of Rs 58,000 crores in the next

          2years ( mostly for manufacture of EV / Lithium-ion Batteries and Battery

          Charging Stations )

        

   #    ABB has announced a Battery Flash Charging Technology which can fully recharge

         a battery in 8 minutes or even 5 minutes !

         As fast as filling up your tank with petrol !

    [  Ref : We have fast-chargers, come up with better batteries: ABB to manufacturers

 

              https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/we-have-fast-chargers-come-up-   

 

              with-better-batteries-abb-to-manufacturers/article24186896.ece  ]

 

 

 

  #    Indian and Foreign manufacturers have come up with Battery Charging Stations

 

        which draw their power from their own Solar Panel covered roof !

 

 

   [  https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2018/05/roof-top-solar-better-alternative.html ]

 

 

 

 

 #    Ashok Leyland, in collaboration with PHINERGY  ( www.Phinergy.com ) of Israel , is

 

       working on Electric Vehicles powered by Metal-Air ( Alu ) batteries which do NOT

 

       require re-charging like the Lithium-ion Batteries !

 

 

   https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2018/01/ashok-leyland-is-not-waiting.html 

 

 

 

 

 

  #   And last , but not least , some companies are frantically working to come up with

 

       Electric Cars which need no Battery Charging Stations !

 

 

       These cars have roof tops which are covered with Solar Panels , which continuously

 

       charge a small Lithium-ion Battery !

 

 

       And such a car costs no more than Rs 12.6 Lakhs , what EESL paid to TATA and

    

       M&M for traditional Electric cars  ( yet to be delivered since some ministries have

 

       not found time in last 12 months to lay down the “ specifications “ for those battery

 

       charging stations ! )

 

 

 

       I urge our Policy Makers to give up the idea of “ Traditional TESLA type Electric Cars

 

       “ and encourage Indian Manufacturers to go for SONO type cars

 

 

 

       By modifying  the  FAME Scheme  subsidy as follows :

 

 

       *  For TESLA type traditional cars      >   Existing Rs 1.4 lakh

 

       *  For SONO type solar roof top cars  >    Rs 5 lakh

 

 

       This simple measure will ensure no need for Battery Charging Stations !

 

 

        There is no better way to divert that Rs 3 Lakh*crore ( for 25,000 new Petrol

 

        Pumps ) than to use it for the enhanced subsidy as described above !

 

 

       [ Ref : https://sonomotors.com/sion.html/ 

 

       https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2018/02/holy-grail-for-electric-vehicles.html

 

 

 

 

If you are wondering why petrol prices in India are nearly DOUBLE of those in our

 

neighbouring countries, now you have the answer !

 

19  June  2018

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