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Researchers are looking to make the toilet more modern, but they don't want heated seats or bidet attachments.
The Stanford School of Medicine reports that researchers are working on a scanner that will recognize the user's unique anal prints, which are distinctive features of the anoderm. This scan can be used to identify the skin of the anal channel.
They installed a camera in a toilet bowl, and then used machine learning algorithms to match stool samples with specific users. According to 2020 paper, the system could calculate volume and flow rate of urine with computer vision.
The scientists state that all butthole data are stored and analyzed on an encrypted cloud server.
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Smart toilets are having quite a moment, all things considered.
Sonia Grego, the co-founder of Coprata, a Duke University-affiliated physiological monitoring startup, wants to revolutionize the way we do our business by scanning samples of your poop and urine for health indicators, including chronic diseases and even cancer, The Guardian reports.
Toi Labs took the idea to another level with their TrueLoo smart toilet seats. These seat collect a wider range of biometrics.
How much do they weigh? Vik Kashyap, founder of The Guardian, explained how they sit on the seat. The seat will then be able to analyze stool samples by using optical methods. This includes looking at the volume, consistency, and color.
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These products are primarily aimed at seniors.
Kashyap explained to The Guardian that it is capable of understanding abnormal patterns in people and can then provide reports that doctors can use to treat a variety conditions.
However, the big question is: Where does all this data go? According to Phil Booth, MedConfidential's coordinator, many users won't because of very good reasons.
The collection of data from stool and urine samples can reveal a lot about a person, including information on drug use and prescriptions.
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Unsealing is the possibility that insurance companies could gain access to that data and offer preferential treatment to people who are otherwise healthy.
Booth explained to The Guardian that once you begin measuring something of the body, privacy is no longer an issue.
READ MORE: Smart toilets are here! Are you ready for big tech to share your ideas? [The Guardian]
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