This alarm helps pregnant women find a seat on mass transit

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Ray White
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There's a new form of tech being tested in South Korean public transportation. The Pink Light Campaign is experimenting with an alarm system that alerts passengers when a pregnant woman is in need of a seat. Expectant mothers who carry a beacon stand next to a seat designated for pregnant women, alerting the other passengers of her needs.

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