Summary Reader Response Draft 4

 Summary on Innovative Face Mask

This will be a summary on the article “Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers " ‘Helloface’ is an innovative transparent alternative to Type IIR EN14683 medical face masks made up of a 3-ply construction that prevents large particles from reaching patients" (University of Hertfordshire, 2022). The usage of masks greatly increased during the Covid19 Pandemic and the creator of Helloface, Dean Ezekiel, found that face masks created an obstacle for talking between people; thus, he launched a new company to face that problem by producing clear facemasks. The plan to start the company was inspired by his wife, who is partially deaf and needed lip reading to help her understand when she could not hear the person. Dean understood that being able to communicate via lip reading and facial expression is important as there are 11 million people in the UK registered as deaf or blind and it would help out in the medical sector and other industries where facial recognition is crucial. Because there are so many people who are deaf or have trouble hearing, According to University of Hertfordshire (2022), that how important facial recognition is for communication in the medical field. For those who are deaf or have trouble hearing, a clear and inventive face mask that allows others to read lips may be more important than a standard mask for preventing COVID-19.

Before the pandemic, most people did not frequently wear face masks. However, the use of face masks became increasingly widespread as a result of the rapid COVID-19 outbreak. This has caused a difficulty that many individuals encounter. Research done by the University of Sydney’s Voice Research Laboratory discovered how the voice changes when wearing a facemask (Blowes, 2021). I believe that wearing an innovative face mask would help people with medical conditions like hearing loss and respiratory conditions to overcome the disadvantages that come with wearing a face mask during the pandemic.

One concern with face masks is that they conceal half of the face, which could lead to difficulties. It is known that there are 430 million people, or over 5% of the human population, who need rehabilitation to fix their hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children) (World Health Organization, 2021). Many of those 430 million individuals depend on lip reading or facial expression to communicate with others. Even the majority of those who have hearing loss do not use sign language, making it difficult for many individuals to interact with those who have hearing loss using sign language. A study showed that only 1% of those with hearing loss use sign language (Lacke,2020). Because of this, folks who have hearing loss are at a tremendous disadvantage because they can't read lips or observe others' facial expressions. As a result, using transparent face masks like the recently developed Helloface face mask would be very helpful.

Breathing difficulties are another issue that people have when wearing a facemask. This is especially true for those who suffer from ailments like asthma. According to the World Health Organization (2022), there were 262 million people affected by asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects breathing. According to an article by Botterman (2022), researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago did an online survey with 501 adults with asthma regarding mask usage during COVID-19. The survey showed that when wearing a mask, 84% of people experienced discomfort, and 75% reported trouble breathing or shortness of breath at least a little. A good answer to this would be to have an innovative face mask that would make it easier for people with respiratory disorders to use. Anybody could adopt this mask since most people have encountered discomfort with breathing with the face mask.

The fact that standard face masks might not be suitable for everyone is yet another issue with them. The often purchased face masks typically have a similar shape and size. The mask might not always be able to fit comfortably and offer protection from infections or pollution. The one-size-fits-all mask design may cause more severe problems in more vulnerable individuals. As a result, rather than just employing cloth or fabric, an innovative face mask is made to fit people's features. A mask company named IdMASK has designed a face mask using silicon that works like an adhesive bra to make it fit the shape of the user's face and ensure that it is 100% airtight (Clifford, 2020)

Innovative face masks for persons with medical disorders are, in my opinion, a positive thing, but they might not be suitable for everyone. As most people won't consider using face masks to tackle the their medical condition not everyone is looking for creative face masks that could aid them. Given that the standard face mask in use is ubiquitous and more affordable for the majority of people, the innovative facemask may not be commonly found.

Finally, most people would be able to use a face mask on a daily basis without issue. However, others may not be as fortunate. Innovative face masks were developed and made to help those who encounter problems due to their medical conditions without compromising safety during the pandemic. Thus, with the help of innovative face masks, those with medical conditions would be able to cope with the difficulties in wearing face masks.

 

 

 

References

 

Blowes, M. (2021). Study reveals how face masks hinder communication. University of Sydney News.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/03/30/study-reveals-how-face-masks-hinder-communication.html

 

Clifford, C. (2020). 10 innovative face masks designed by young people competing for $1 million XPRIZE—take a look. CNBC.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/25/pictures-face-masks-designed-by-young-people-competing-for-xprize.html

 

Lacke, S. (2020). Do All Deaf People Use Sign Language?

https://www.accessibility.com/blog/do-all-deaf-people-use-sign-language

 

University of Hertfordshire. (2022). Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/news-and-case-studies/case-studies/business-incubation/innovative-face-mask-breaks-inclusivity-barriers

 

World Health Organization. (2022). Asthma.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/asthma

 

World Health Organization. (2021). Deafness and hearing loss.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss

Critical Reflection

Module Learning

I set goals for myself at the beginning of the module to improve my confidence in public speaking and to write better reports and letters. My approach for boosting my confidence in public speaking was to speak up more in class, be able to answer questions, and use my experience during the final performance to gauge my progress. However, not everything proceeds as planned. I was frequently drowsy in class due to a lack of sleep the day before, and I was unable to contribute as frequently as I would have liked. I assumed that because I am in a communication module, I would have opportunity to gradually enhance my communication abilities. Before I knew it, it was at the end of the program, and I hadn't accomplished much. And, because I am usually silent and reserved, I felt that even in a small class, I was unable to completely take the step toward improving my confidence. Even during the final presentation for the group report, I was unable to perform as well as I would have liked because of my anxiety. I couldn't make eye contact with the entire class. I wound up stumbling a lot and speaking in fragments. I was frustrated that I was unable to achieve my goals and perform better. All of this makes me recognize my fault in public speaking, and I know that if I had worked harder in class, and possibly even outside of this class with other modules, I would have done better.

I know I need improvement and I need new target to help achieve my goal of being confident in public speaking skills. Be more energetic and proactive in class. Communication more often with different people and bigger groups. Trying my best from the start of any module. I hope that with all these gradual changes I would ultimately be able to present to large group of people without my nervousness preventing me from showing the best of me.

 

Project Learning

My group Team Gaia research about Interceptor Trashfence that was design by the Ocean Cleanup. Close to submitting the report now, it was a great experience that allow me to learn many things. One of it being teamwork. I relearn that communication is the key to great teamwork. Being in group with people that I initially had not interact with before, it was certainly a challenge to me being an introvert. However, it turns out to not be as bad as I thought. My team was friendly and open. This allows me to adapt naturally into the group. At the start of the group project, our group was not able to decide on the topic for our research. This led us to start slower than another group. Our group decided to sit down and brainstorm for ideas. Once the topic was chosen, we discuss on how we wanted the idea of the project to be. With this, we finish our initial plans of the project way faster than expected. We knew that everyone in the group is busy with the school schedule. Thus, in order to cope with this issue, we decided to let everyone contribute to the report whenever they can. This let us not have to constantly worry about other module while being able to complete this assignment in time. However, there was a problem that we faced using this approach. The presentation slide were slightly unorganized and it was quite apparent during the presentation. With this learning experience, I hope to improve on this by implementing time to discuss and rehearse the slides and hopefully be able to give a presentation that shows professionalism in the group.

Overall, this project was able to let me reflect and refine on my written skills through project and letter writing, presentation with the class and final presentation and teamwork skills through working with multiple different groups throughout the whole course. I believe that this module is essential as it encourages critical thinking/reflection, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 

Team Gaia final report on benefits of product

 3 Benefits

A fully automated fence that collects trash from the river without having to wait for low tide and using manpower to physically collect the trash. By making it into a conveyor belt system,hence eliminating problems such as failure of structure, shortage of manpower, and clogging of huge amounts of trash, regardless of high or low tide. 

3.1 Green energy

As the Trashfence’s main source of energy is through solar panels, it is running on green energy. This allows the trash fence to run continuously using solar and reduces the need for separate power units during the monsoon season. And even during monsoon season, hydro energy can be used from

3.2 Automation

Cleaning trash in rivers requires a lot of manpower, with the help of a conveyor system, the trash will automatically be removed from the river and help to save lots of manpower and resources. This allows the consumer to now focus their resources into just clearing the rubbish in the trash can which is much easier and efficient as compared to the conventional cleaning method. As it became easier to manage the trash in the river, this will help to also reduce the overall cost of clearing the trash.

Summary Reader Response Draft 3

 Summary on Innovative Face Mask 

" ‘Helloface’ is an innovative transparent alternative to Type IIR EN14683 medical face masks made up of a 3-ply construction that prevents large particles from reaching patients." (University of Hertfordshire, 2022) The usage of masks greatly increased during the Covid19 Pandemic and the creator of Helloface Dean Ezekiel found that face masks created an obstacle for talking between people; thus, he launched a new company to face that problem by producing clear facemasks. The plan to start the company was inspired by his wife, who is partially deaf and needed lip reading to help her understand when she could not hear the person. Dean understood that being able to communicate via lip reading and facial expression is important as there are 11 million people in the UK registered as deaf or blind and it would help out in the medical sector and other industries where facial recognition is crucial. Because there are so many people who are deaf or have trouble hearing, the article underlines how important facial recognition is for communication in the medical field. For those who are deaf or have trouble hearing, a clear and inventive face mask that allows others to read your lips may be more important than a standard mask for preventing COVID-19.

Before the pandemic, most people did not frequently wear face masks. However, the use of face masks is increasingly widespread as a result of the rapid COVID-19 outbreak. This causes a difficulty that many individuals encounter. Research done by the University of Sydney’s Voice Research Laboratory discovered how the voice changes when wearing a face mask (Blowes, 2021). I believe that having an innovative face mask would be able to help people with medical conditions like hearing loss, respiratory conditions, and more overcome the disadvantages that come with wearing a face mask during the pandemic.

One concern with face masks is that they conceal half of the face, which could lead to difficulties. It is known that there are 430 million people, or over 5% of the human population, who need rehabilitation to fix their hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children) (World Health Organization, 2021). Many of those 430 million individuals depend on lip reading or facial expression to communicate with others. Even the majority of those who have hearing loss do not use sign language, making it difficult for many individuals to interact with those who have hearing loss using sign language. A study showed that only 1% of those with hearing loss use sign language (Lacke,2020). Because of this, folks who have hearing loss are at a tremendous disadvantage because they can't read lips or observe others' facial expressions. As a result, using transparent face masks like the recently developed Helloface face mask would be very helpful.

Breathing difficulties are another issue that people have when wearing a face mask.

This is especially true for those who suffer from ailments like asthma. According to the World Health Organization (2022), there were 262 million people affected by asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects breathing. According to an article by Botterman (2022), researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago did an online survey with 501 adults with asthma regarding mask usage during COVID-19. The survey showed that when wearing a mask, 84% of people experienced discomfort, and 75% reported trouble breathing or shortness of breath at least a little. A good answer to this would be to have a face mask that would make it easier for people with respiratory disorders to use one. Anybody could adopt this mask since most people have encountered discomfort with breathing with the face mask.

The fact that standard face masks might not be suitable for everyone is yet another issue with them. The often purchased face masks typically have a similar shape and size. The mask might not always be able to fit comfortably and offer protection from infections or pollution. The one-size-fits-all mask design may cause more severe problems in more vulnerable individuals. As a result, rather than just employing cloth or fabric, an innovative face mask is made to fit people's features. A mask company named IdMASK has designed a face mask using silicon that works like an adhesive bra to make it fit the shape of the user's face and ensure that it is 100% airtight (Clifford, 2020).

Innovative face masks for persons with medical disorders are, in my opinion, a positive thing, but they might not be suitable for everyone. As most people won't consider using face masks to tackle the problem, not everyone is looking for creative face masks that could aid them. Given that the standard face mask in use is ubiquitous and more affordable for the majority of people, it could not be available to everyone. A transparent mask, such as the Helloface face mask, must be worn by the person communicating to the person with hearing loss in order to function.

Finally, most people would be able to use a face mask on a daily basis without issue, however, others may not be as fortunate. Innovative face masks were developed and made to help those who encounter problems due to their medical conditions without compromising safety during the pandemic. Thus, with the help of innovative face masks, those with medical conditions would be able to cope with the difficulties in wearing face masks.

References

Blowes.M, (2021). Study reveals how face masks hinder communication. 

https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/03/30/study-reveals-how-face-masks-hinder-communication.htm

Clifford.C, (2020). 10 innovative face masks designed by young people competing for $1 million XPRIZE—take a look

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/25/pictures-face-masks-designed-by-young-people-competing-for-xprize.html

Lacke.S, (2020). Do All Deaf People Use Sign Language?

https://www.accessibility.com/blog/do-all-deaf-people-use-sign-language

University of Hertfordshire, (2022). Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/news-and-case-studies/case-studies/business-incubation/innovative-face-mask-breaks-inclusivity-barriers

World Health Organization, (2022). Asthma.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/asthma

World Health Organization, (2021). Deafness and hearing loss.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss

Summary Reader Response Draft 2

 Summary on Innovative Face Mask 

“ ‘Helloface’ is an innovative transparent alternative to Type IIR EN14683 medical face masks made up of a 3-ply construction that prevents large particles from reaching patients." (University of Hertfordshire, 2022) The usage of masks greatly increased during the Covid19 Pandemic and the creator of Helloface Dean Ezekiel found that face masks were creating an obstacle for talking between people, thus he launched a new company to face that problem by producing clear facemasks. The plan to start the company was inspired by his wife who is partially deaf and needed lip reading to help her understand when she could not hear the person. Dean understood that being able to communicate via lip reading and face expression is important as there are 11 million people in the Uk registered as deaf or blind and it would help out in ​​the medical sector and industries where facial recognition is crucial. The article emphasizes why having facial recognition is crucial for communication in the medical sector due to the large number of people being deaf or having difficulty in hearing. Having a typical mask to prevent Covid 19 may be effective but having a clear and innovative face mask where others can be able to read your lips may be more essential for people who are deaf or have difficulty in hearing. 

Before the pandemic, face masks were not used much by the common folks. However due to the sudden pandemic of Covid19, the use of face masks is now seen everywhere. This creates a problem that many people face.. Research done by University of Sydney’s Voice Research Laboratory discovered how voice changes when wearing a facemask (Blowes.M, 2021). I believe that having an innovative face mask would be an effective solution for problems that people with medical conditions would face wearing the usual face mask. (Controlling idea

Topic Sentence

It is known that there are 430 million people or over 5% of the human population that need rehabilitation to fix their hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children) (World Health Organization, 2021). Many of those 430 million people require lip reading or facial expression to help them understand others as they may not be to express it. Sign language can be used to communicate with people with hearing but there are not many people that are able to use sign language, even a majority of people who have hearing loss do not use sign language. A study showed that only 1% of those with hearing loss use sign language (Lacke.S,2020). Thus not being able to do lip reading or see the facial expression of others causes a great disadvantage to those with hearing loss and with the use of Innovative face masks that are clear, like the Helloface face mask that was created would be of significant help.

Another problem that many face when wearing a facemask, is having breathing difficulty.

This applies especially to people with medical conditions like asthma. According to the World Health Organisation (2022), there were 262 million people affected by asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects breathing difficulty. According to an article by Lori Botterman (2022), Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago did an online survey with 501 adults with asthma regarding mask usage during Covid19. The survey showed that when wearing a mask, 84% experienced discomfort, and 75% reported trouble breathing or shortness of breath at least a little. Having a face mask that could ease wearing a face mask for those with respiratory conditions would be a good solution to this. This mask could also be used by everyone, as most people have encountered discomfort with breathing.

The face masks that are commonly sold are usually of similar design and size. However, the mask may not necessarily be able to fit well and protect from pollution or diseases. People who are more susceptible may suffer because of the one size fit all mask design. Thus, an innovative face mask that is designed to be able to fit people's faces instead of just using material like cloth or fabric. A mask company named IdMASK has designed a face mask using silicon that works like an adhesive bra to make it fit to the shape of the user face and ensure that it is 100% airtight (Clifford.C,2020).

I think that innovative face masks for people with medical conditions are good, however it may not work for everyone. Not everyone is seeking out innovative face masks that could help them as most will not think to solve the problem with face masks. It may not be accessible to everyone as the general face mask used can be seen everywhere and is cheaper for most people. For a clear mask like Helloface face mask, it requires the person with hearing loss to wear it for it to work. 

In conclusion, most people would be able to use a face mask daily with no problem. However people with medical conditions may not be as fortunate to use normal face masks as well. Because of that, innovative face masks were designed and created to help those who encounter problems due to their medical conditions without compromising safety during the pandemic.

References

Blowes.M, (2021) Study reveals how face masks hinder communication.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/03/30/study-reveals-how-face-masks-hinder-communication.htm

Clifford.C. (2020) 10 innovative face masks designed by young people competing for $1 million XPRIZE—take a look.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/25/pictures-face-masks-designed-by-young-people-competing-for-xprize.html

Lacke.S. (2020) Do All Deaf People Use Sign Language?

https://www.accessibility.com/blog/do-all-deaf-people-use-sign-language

University of Hertfordshire. (2022) Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/news-and-case-studies/case-studies/business-incubation/innovative-face-mask-breaks-inclusivity-barriers

World Health Organisation. (2022) Asthma.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/asthma

World Health Organization. (2021) Deafness and hearing loss.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss

Summary Reader Response Draft 1

 Summary on Innovative Face Mask 

“ ‘Helloface’ is an innovative transparent alternative to Type IIR EN14683 medical face masks made up of a 3-ply construction that prevents large particles from reaching patients." (University of Hertfordshire, 2022) The usage of masks greatly increased during the Covid19 Pandemic and the creator of Helloface Dean Ezekiel found that face masks were creating an obstacle for talking between people, thus he launched a new company to face that problem by producing clear facemasks.

The plan to start the company was inspired by his wife who is partially deaf and needed lip reading to help her understand when she could not hear the person. Dean understood that being able to communicate via lip reading and face expression is important as there are 11 million people in the Uk registered as deaf or blind and it would help out in ​​the medical sector and industries where facial recognition is crucial.

The article emphasizes why having facial recognition is crucial for communication in the medical sector due to the large number of people being deaf or having difficulty in hearing. Having a typical mask to prevent Covid 19 may be effective but having a clear and innovative face mask where others can be able to read your lips may be more essential for people who are deaf or have difficulty in hearing. 

Before the pandemic, face masks were not used much by the common folks. However due to the sudden pandemic of Covid19, the use of face masks is now seen everywhere. This creates a problem that many people face, communication. Research done by University of Sydney’s Voice Research Laboratory discovered how voice changes when wearing a facemask (Michelle Blowes, 2021). I believe that having an innovative face mask would be an effective solution for communication disadvantage and discomfort caused by wearing a facemask during a pandemic.

It is known that there are 430 million people or over 5% of the human population that need rehabilitation to fix their hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children) (World Health Organization, 2021). Many of those 430 million people require lip reading or facial expression to help them understand others as they may not be to express it. Sign language can be used to communicate with people with hearing but there are not many people that are able to use sign language, even a majority of people who have hearing loss do not use sign language. A study showed that only 1% of those with hearing loss use sign language (Susan Lacke,2020). Thus not being able to do lip reading or see the facial expression of others causes a great disadvantage to those with hearing loss and with the use of Innovative face masks that are clear, like the Helloface face mask that was created would be of significant help.

Another problem that many face when wearing a facemask, is having breathing difficulty.

This applies especially to people with medical conditions like asthma. According to the World Health Organisation (2022), there were 262 million people affected by asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects breathing difficulty. According to an article by Lori Botterman (2022), Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago did an online survey with 501 adults with asthma regarding mask usage during Covid19. The survey showed that when wearing a mask, 84% experienced discomfort, and 75% reported trouble breathing or shortness of breath at least a little. Having a face mask that could ease wearing a face mask for those with respiratory conditions would be a good solution to this. This mask could also be used by everyone, as most people have encountered discomfort with breathing.

I think that innovative face mask for people with medical conditions are good, however it may not work for everyone. Not everyone is seeking out innovative face masks that could help them as most will not think to solve the problem with face masks. It may not be accessible to everyone as the general face mask used can be seen everywhere and is cheaper for most people. For a clear mask like Helloface face mask, it requires the person with hearing loss to wear it for it to work.

In conclusion, most people would be able to use a face mask daily with no problem. However people with medical conditions may not be as fortunate to use normal face masks as well. Because of that, innovative face masks were designed and created to help those who encounter problems due to their medical conditions without compromising safety during the pandemic.

Source:

https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/news-and-case-studies/case-studies/business-incubation/innovative-Face-mask-breaks-inclusivity-barriers

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2777510

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss

https://www.accessibility.com/blog/do-all-deaf-people-use-sign-language

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/asthma

Summary on Innovative Facemask (Draft 1)

University of Hertfordshire, 2022 (Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers)

 “ Created by Dean Ezekiel ‘Helloface’ is an innovative transparent alternative to Type IIR EN14683 medical face masks made up of a 3-ply construction that prevents large particles from reaching patients." (University of Hertfordshire, 2022). The usage of masks greatly increased during the Covid19 Pandemic and the creator of Helloface Dean Ezekiel found that face masks were creating an obstacle for talking between people, thus he launched a new company to face that problem by producing clear facemasks.

The plan to start the company was inspired by his wife who is partially deaf and needed lip reading to help her understand when she could not hear the person. Dean understood that being able to communicate via lip reading and face expression is important as there are 11 million people in the Uk registered as deaf or blind and it would help out in ​​the medical sector and industries where facial recognition is crucial.

Dean's trading business were shut down during the first pandemic lockdown but he was able to quickly make use of his entrepreneur skills to progress to his new plan.Dean was able to start up with the help of University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), the University of Hertfordshire, with funding from Research England. Being part of the University Business Incubator, they were able to help create new funding opportunities, build knowledge, and create new connections which have help the company break into the new market. 

Dean was able to move swiftly and seize the new market prospects to build the transparent mask for the market with net 0 credentials with the help of business advice and mentoring, which provided much-needed assistance. The university was able to to support the company during the pandemic, which brought up numerous difficulties and uncertainty for the company, . Dean and his team were able to advance with greater assurance throughout their path from concept to bringing a new product to market because of the assistance offered at every stage.

Future prospects for collaboration exist as the university continues to counsel the company on additional growth opportunities as the business and the product continue to gain recognition. As of right now, Helloface is prepared to exhibit its creative and inclusive CE.