The commission is working to establish an automatic alert system to warn the public before disasters strike. Two short-term proposals have been delivered, both of which could be accomplished within three years.
The first would involve telecom operators providing a location-based service (LBS), which can disseminate disaster-prevention text messages in potential disaster zones using mobile devices.
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“Our system encompasses medical facility and patient record reporting, health smart card issuing and the establishment and management of medical kiosks and telehealth services for remote areas,” Chiu said.
The minister’s remarks came during a luncheon address at the General Assembly of the World Medical Association May 17 in Geneva.
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“RDEC programs have contributed significantly to the process,” Chu said. “We will continue working with other agencies to bridge the digital divide.”
Chu made the remarks during an event in Chiayi County marking the anniversary of an RDEC program promoting Internet usage. This initiative saw 535 laptops delivered to 16 public libraries and elementary schools around Taiwan, including Chiayi, Nantou, Pintung, Yilan and Yunlin counties.
To promote internet usage in the country, RDEC has deployed 535 laptops to 16 public libraries and elementary schools around Taiwan including Chiayi, Nantou, Pintung, Yilan and Yunlin counties.
“It does not mean that people cannot afford computers,” says Sung.
MOTA builds on the basis of the map/city guide introduced during the summer of 2009. The service offers information and services – including instant traffic updates, taxi call service, train schedules, and more.
Instituted by Taipei City Government, the CLD brings together a wide range of information related to the points of interest in Taipei City, retrieving the data from numerous city departments and agencies. POI categories include food, leisure and recreation, transportation, education, culture, medical service, finance, shopping, public services, and more.