The article titled "Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers" published on the website of the University of Hertfordshire (n.d.) depicts the invention of 'Helloface', a 3-ply structure medical mask made and design by Dean Ezekiel. With the outbreak of Covid19, Dean's company when down but he pivoted and found a solution that can benefit him and the medical sector with the innovation of the 'Helloface' mask. The 'Helloface' mask enable full facial recognition that other people are able to view of the user face, this feature allows people with hearing-impaired to communicate with signals such as lip movement and facial expressions as the mask is fully visible (Indiegogo, n.d.). With the addition of an anti-fogging material, users are able to speak without worrying the mask will fog up. Furthermore, the mask are also equipped with adjustable ear loops to cater to large variety of face and head shape or sizes in hopes to achieve a comfortable wear for the user. As such with the technology 'Helloface' provided, Dean was able to add a solution to solve the problems of communicating for people with hearing impaired while wearing a mask.
References
Indiegogo. (n.d.). Helloface: CE Marked, Clear Face Masks. Indiegogo. Retrieved from https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/helloface-ce-marked-clear-face-masks#
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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