COVID-19 Pandemic's Personal Safety Is Revolutionized by the Smart Mask

COVID-19 Pandemic's Personal Safety Is Revolutionized by the Smart Mask

N. Raghu (Jain University, India), G. Swetha (R.R. Institute of Technology, India), Druva Kumar S. (Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, India), S. H. Shruthishree (Jain University, India), C. M. Rekha (R.R. Institute of Technology, India), Niranjan Kannanugo (Jain University, India), and Hemanth Kumar B. M. (Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, India)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2238-3.ch011
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Abstract

In light of the massive use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that these protective gears are crucial in reducing the spread of respiratory viruses. This research unveils the Smart Mask, a cutting-edge platform built on the internet of things (IoT) that aims to proactively regulate and prevent the spread of illnesses such as COVID-19. The Smart Mask creates an all-encompassing environment for monitoring and analysing data in real-time about health by using sophisticated sensor technologies, smart algorithms, wireless connection, and state-of-the-art materials. The Smart Mask gathers and analyses data pertaining to the wearer's and their immediate surroundings' health via the seamless integration of internet of things capabilities. Accurate diagnoses, individualised treatment programmes, and health trajectory prediction are all made possible by processing this data using artificial intelligence.
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1. Introduction

In a world where infectious illnesses have altered everything, finding new ways to keep people safe and improve their quality of life is now more important than ever. Presenting our revolutionary prototype—the most intelligent mask ever made—is something we are really proud of. With this state-of-the-art technology, we can meet the changing needs of our post-pandemic society while simultaneously guaranteeing the greatest degree of user safety. The overarching goal of this project is to help people live healthier lives despite the constant dangers posed by illnesses and germs by changing people's perceptions of and experiences with face masks (Hyysalo, Dasanayake, Hannu, Schuss, Rajanen, Leppänen, Doermann, & Sauvola, 2021; Lazaro, Lázaro, Villarino et al, 2021). The importance of masks in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has been highlighted by the worldwide outbreak. Reducing the transmission of harmful germs and safeguarding vulnerable people, mask-wearing has had a tremendous influence on public health via its broad acceptance as a preventative strategy as shown in figure 1. Although mask use has spiked due to the epidemic, their importance will surely remain long after the crisis is passed. People are taking more precautions to avoid spreading infectious illnesses in public places as our knowledge of these diseases and how they spread grows (Panarello et al., 2018; Pandya et al., 2021).

Figure 1.

The illustration in which epidemics force everyone to wear masks

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A lot of hard work in the fields of engineering, research, and creativity went into making our intelligent mask. It combines cutting-edge technology to provide an unrivalled degree of protection and convenience, going above and beyond the typical functions of a face mask. The mask actively seeks for dangerous microbes and removes them from the air using cutting-edge sensors and materials, guaranteeing that the user is breathing in pure air. The mask also has the ability to track the wearer's vitals in real time, so they can know how the air is, how hot it is, and anything else that might affect their health (Lee et al., 2022; Ye, Ling, Yang, Xu, Zhu, Yan, & Chen, 2022; Zhao et al., 2022). Also, our smart mask is designed with the user in mind, making sure it's easy to wear and comfortable to use. Its painstaking design ensures a snug fit for a wide range of face sizes and shapes, reducing irritation and increasing comfort while wearing it. The modern, comfortable form of the mask makes it easy to breathe in and out, and it fits snugly enough that wearers may go about their day without any discomfort.

1.1. The StudyAims

The aim of this research chapter is to develop a technologically advanced smart mask that provides comprehensive protection against diseases and pathogens while incorporating features that enhance user safety, comfort, and long-term usability. By leveraging cutting-edge materials, filters, and integrated sensors, this smart mask aims to revolutionize the field of personal protective equipment (PPE) by offering real-time data on the mask's condition, durability, and effectiveness. Furthermore, the project aims to create an affordable solution that can be widely accessible, particularly in resource-constrained settings, without compromising on performance or quality.

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