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Vocera C1000 Minibadge

All the Platform 6 releases of Vocera Firmware for the Vocera Minibadge (C1000) are mapped with the prominent features.

See Vocera Release Notes for more information.

C1000 for Vocera Voice Server Version 5 Releases

Version and Date	Product Module	Key Features
1.6.0.104 Q1 2024	Minibadge Firmware	Improvement in Wake Word Detection Improvement in Call Quality Battery Logging Improvements Battery Life Improvements Mobile Badge Utility (MBU) for Configuring Badge Properties MBU for Downloading Minibadge Logs
1.5.0.115 Q2 2023	Minibadge Firmware	The C1000 Minibadge firmware now provides support for Bluetooth headsets. The Minibadge can now log battery usage data. This helps to diagnose battery-related problems. When a Minibadge user receives a normal broadcast call while already in a call or broadcast, the Minibadge enunciates "broadcast to {group}." The Minibadge users can now press the volume up and DND buttons in any order to accept the connection request from the MBU app. Minibadge users now have enhanced voice control over Bluetooth headsets, group mode, Wakeword, and message playback.
1.4.108 Q4 2022	Minibadge Firmware	Notifications and warnings are enunicated in French when Minibadge is configured for using French Canadian language pack.
	Minibadge Hardware	Tuning of white blinking LEDs on the Call button to make it brighter.
1.3.63 Q2 2022	Minibadge Firmware	Support for pairing Bluetooth devices using button combination to enable or disable Bluetooth. Audible notification even in a noisy and loud environment. Pending message notification every ten minutes. Web interface to read or write on Vocera Configuration Badge (VCB) properties.
1.3.56 Q2 2022	Minibadge Hardware	Small, lightweight, and durable wearable purpose-built for the patient care environment. A dedicated, one-touch panic button for faster and easier communication in case of emergencies. Call button with backlit logo. DND button to activate Do not Disturb. Easy to use volume keys. Integrated clip with the Minibadge to clip it to any part of your clothing. USB charging with a headset port.
1.3.56 Q2 2022	Minibadge Firmware	Complete Voice-centric experience Say, “OK Vocera,” to wake up the device and start communicating. Make, receive, transfer, and forward calls hands-free. Broadcast messages to rapid response groups like code blue and sepsis response teams. Search for users and groups by voice command Access and play voicemail and audio attachments by using voice commands. Access and play your messages using voice commands. Communicate safely, even under restrictive PPE, to help reduce the spread of infection. View and share messages and notifications with a detailed patient, event, and care team context. You can also add additional team members and patient context to a conversation by pairing your Minibadge with your Smartphone. Call waiting announces incoming second caller before connecting the call. This feature requires Voice Server 5.8 or later. When a Minibadge user calls a group, the person answering the call is announced before the call is connected. This feature requires Voice Server 5.8 or later.

C1000 for Vocera Platform Version 6 Releases

Version and Date	Product Module	Key Features
1.5.0.115 Q4 2023	Minibadge Firmware	Calls between two Minibadges are encrypted in FIPS mode. FIPS mode is controlled through a badge property. The Minibadge can now log battery usage data. This helps to diagnose battery-related problems. When a Minibadge user receives a normal broadcast call while already in a call or broadcast, the Minibadge enunciates "broadcast to {group}." The Minibadge users can now press the volume up and DND buttons in any order to accept the connection request from the MBU app.
1.4.108 Q4 2022	Minibadge Firmware	When a Minibadge user calls a group, the name of the person answering the call is enunciated before the call is connected. When a Minibadge user receives a new call during an active call, the user can press the DND/Hold button to put the active call on hold and hear the name of the new caller before deciding to accept the new call or return to the original call. A new property has been introduced to control the enunciation of all text messages on the Minibadge. This feature requires Vocera Platform 6.6 or later. The Minibadge users can now pair their device with the smartphone VINA app using Bluetooth and control the Minibadge settings such as Wakeup word and Group mode. When a Minibadge user press the DND/Hold button during a panic call, the Minibadge automatically enunciates the location and name of the initiator.
1.2.0.304 Q2 2022	Minibadge Firmware	Audible notification even in a noisy and loud environment. Pending message notification every ten minutes. Web interface to read or write on Vocera Configuration Badge (VCB) properties.
	Minibadge Hardware	Tuning of white blinking LEDs on the Call button to make it brighter.
1.2.0.296 Q2 2022	Minibadge Firmware	Call waiting announces incoming second caller before connecting the call. This feature requires Platform 6.6 or later. When a Minibadge user calls a group, the person answering the call is announced before the call is connected. This feature requires Platform 6.6 or later.
1.2.0.284 Q1 2022	Minibadge Hardware	Small, lightweight, and durable wearable purpose-built for the patient care environment. A dedicated, one-touch panic button for faster and easier communication in case of emergencies. Call button with backlit logo. DND button to activate Do not Disturb. Easy to use volume keys. Integrated clip with the Minibadge to clip it to any part of your clothing. USB charging with a headset port.
1.2.0.284 Q1 2022	Minibadge Firmware	Complete Voice-centric experience Say, “OK Vocera,” to wake up the device and start communicating. Make, receive, transfer, and forward calls hands-free. Triage the urgency of events with new enhanced color-coded LED indicators. Broadcast messages to rapid response groups like code blue and sepsis response teams. Search for users and groups by voice command Access and play voicemail and audio attachments by using voice commands. Access and play your messages using voice commands. Communicate safely, even under restrictive PPE, to help reduce the spread of infection. View and share messages and notifications with a detailed patient, event, and care team context. You can also add additional team members and patient context to a conversation by pairing your Minibadge with your Smartphone.