An Innovative Sensorized Face Mask for Early Detection of Physiological Changes Associated with Viral Infection

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2022 Jul:2022:933-936. doi: 10.1109/EMBC48229.2022.9871775.

Abstract

A sensorized face mask could be a useful tool in the case of a viral pandemic event, as well as the Covid-19 emergency. In the context of the proposed project "RESPIRE", we have developed a "Smart-Mask" able to collect the signal patterns of body temperature, respiration, and symptoms such as cough, through a set of textile sensors. The signals have been analyzed by Artificial Intelligence algorithms in order to compare them with gold standard measurements, and to recognize the physiological changes associated with a viral infection. This low-cost prototype of a smart face mask is a reliable tool for the estimation of the individual physiological parameters. Moreover, it enables both personal protection and the early and rapid identification and tracking of potentially infected individuals.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • COVID-19* / diagnosis
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Masks*
  • Textiles