App reads patient biometrics to detect mental health conditions

Software startup SixD, says it has added a feature to its vitals-reading app Together that is designed to measure depression and anxiety.

Together uses biometrics to monitor an individual's health, and the new voice analysis feature is called Mental Check. SixD does business as Renee.

The app uses a 30-second clip of speech to analyze prosody (melody), system (vocal tract movements) and source (vocal fold dynamics) to identify signs of anxiety and depression.

The app uses face biometrics to assess …

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