The information obtained by the screening system is processed during the occupancy of the toilet and will be available immediately. It should be noted that one symptom can be linked to more diseases and vice versa, that more parameters can be indicators for a single symptom and vice versa, that a single parameter can be measured by several techniques and methods and that for each measurement or analysis a standard error is determined. In addition, a sensitivity analysis for each parameter is included in the software to link the obtained values to medically accepted standard ranges of health indicators. For each parameter, a description of categories within a practical scale of obtained results is provided. Using standard principles of multi-criteria analysis, applying scoring and weighing, the combination of a person’s conditions is instantly evaluated by the MEDiLOOapp® software, which will identify a person(s) as potentially ill with the advice to visit a doctor. Depending on the privacy package applicable for a particular local situation, the visitor (or any other authorized user of the information) can be informed about the results in either a simple or a more extensive manner. For example, light signals in different colours can be positioned inside the MEDiLOO® toilet, indicating the gravity of his/her health condition (green: no indication of health issues, yellow: recommendation to see the doctor, no urgency, and red: contact the doctor immediately). These, and more advanced information, including the results of screening, can also be obtained from the MEDiLOOapp®, given that the user or authorized person has created an account and accepted the privacy and ethics policies in place. In the case of a yellow or red light indication (when there is an indication of a transmittable disease or diseases), the toilet will automatically be locked down, and emergency security procedures will be engaged including the safe removal and handling of the contaminated waste, and cleaning and disinfection of the toilet. A service alarm will be sent to the designated person in charge of the operation and maintenance of the MEDiLOO® toilet, while the health warning signal/message will be shared with the user or authorized person in charge (depending on the application). For visual impaired users, a trill alarm can be added to the toilet and smart phone. All the electronic components are integrated into a system with a central processing unit with microcomputer and the communication hardware, GPS and GSM cards, to link the toilet with the authorized user, via the MEDiLOOapp®.
