Open AccessTouch-free operated Face shield-cum-mask for multifaceted applications – Vaktram Kavacham
Author(s) -
T. Sanjana,
M. Anantha Sunil,
G. K. Shekhar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1969/1/012054
Subject(s) - face shield , shield , face (sociological concept) , shields , usability , computer science , hazardous waste , environmental science , engineering , human–computer interaction , health care , geology , waste management , sociology , economic growth , economics , petrology , social science
There are various situations where face shields and mask play an important role such as for doctors in operation theatres, healthcare workers diagnosing/treating patients with infectious disease, traffic police and construction workers working in environments with high levels of dust and air pollution, welders working at high temperatures, bike, bicycle riders and many others. A face shield-cum-mask can be useful to protect from infectious bacteria, virus, parasites, debris, hazardous chemicals, sparks etc. Knowing the potential need and importance of face shield and mask, its usability can be further enhanced by operating them based on sensors. We have built a prototype of 3D printed visor attached with face shield-cum-mask integrated with proximity sensors, battery and circuitry which is used to move the visor above or in front of the face as and when required by movement of hand close to the sensor.