Amazfit maker is developing a self-cleaning, transparent coronavirus mask
Aeri concept art.
Huami
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If you’re having trouble unlocking your phone with face detection while wearing a face mask due to the Corona virus Outbreak, a better alternative could be on the way.
The Chinese technology company Huami, known for its Amazfit portable devices, working on a transparent N95-like face mask that can also clean itself.
Many cities already require their residents to wear masks in public and major airlines have announced You will soon make them mandatory on flights. Face masks have become an important part of our new normal. So far, the lack of N95 and surgical masks, both reserved for health workers, has led people to rely on them Fabric masks.
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While these types of masks help contain the virus, they have significant shortcomings. They do not filter out small air particles, have to be washed regularly and are not well ventilated. They also make it impossible to unlock your phone with facial recognition.
Aeri Concept Art shows built-in ultraviolet lights that disinfect it.
Huami
Huami hopes to solve most of these problems with the Amazfit Aeri mask. It comes with removable air filters and has integrated UV lamps. If you connect the mask to a USB-C plug for a few minutes, it can disinfect itself after each use. According to a Huami spokesman, each filter would be effective for a month and a half. This is much longer than the current eight hours for which N95 masks are good.
The Aeri mask is also made of transparent anti-fog material so that enough facial features are visible to unlock your phone using facial recognition technologies like Face ID. And the modular structure would make it possible to accommodate various accessories such as eye protection or a fan, which would make training with a face mask a little less choking.
The company is currently prototyping its Aeri masks, but said the launch is expected to take anywhere from six months to a year. Although it is too early for pricing, Huami’s spokesman said the company is striving to make it as “affordable” as the rest of Amazfit products. The company’s Amazfit Bip smartwatch costs $ 80, which is less than half the price of similar Fitbit, Samsung, and Apple smartwatches.
