The article was published on the website of the University of Hertfordshire titled "Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers'' depicts the invention of 'Helloface', a 3-ply structure that is a novel transparent replacement for Type IIR EN14683 medical face masks that are made by Dean Ezekiel and that the product aims to keep big particles from getting to patients while also being able to see their face.
Inspired by his partially deaf wife, who uses lipreading to help her understand conversations as she would otherwise have difficulty communicating. With this idea, Dean came up with a solution that would address communication issues for the healthcare industry and other fields where facial recognition is essential, which is the creation of 'Helloface' face masks. As such, with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Dean established a new business to manufacture his transparent facemasks.
Dean's vision for the 'Helloface' mask was able to receive assistance from the University of Hertfordshire, with funding from Research England, allowing him to act fast and seize the new business potential. He profited from the assistance of academic specialists as a start-up company to validate his designs, provide suggestions for improvements, and safeguard his intellectual property (IP). With the help given, Dean was able to sustain the operation of 'Helloface' during the pandemic, even though along the way, it has generated many challenges and uncertainties for the business.
References
University of Hertfordshire. (n.d.). Helloface Innovative Face Mask | Enterprise Zone | Uni of Herts. University of Hertfordshire. Retrieved from https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/news-and-case-studies/case-studies/business-incubation/innovative-face-mask-breaks-inclusivity-barriers
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