In Vehicle Health & Wellness is becoming a major WANT in vehicles as people spend more and more time in their vehicles globally. In addition, the consumer industry global push into health & wellness devices shows that Automotive OE’s are in the catch-up mode.
Driving in heavy traffic, and someone tries to call you. Sensing that your heart rate is elevated — a red flag for stress – your vehicle pushes the call straight to voicemail – Researchers at Ford Motor Co.’s R&D lab in Aachen, Germany, along with researchers at RWTH Aachen University, are working on a vehicle seat that would monitor the driver’s heart rate.
It could also take into account traffic conditions, what the driver is doing at the time (accelerating or slowing down, for example), and the driver’s heart rate — to assess the driver’s workload, explained Gary Strumolo, manager of vehicle design and infotronics for Ford Research and Innovation. Refer https://www.industryweek.com/environment/ford-wants-make-your-car-tool-health-and-wellness.
Picture an early-morning soiree with fruit parfaits, boxed water, and a meditation class as the languorous boat traffic on Manhattan’s East River glides by. If you weren’t close paying attention, it would have been easy to mistake Lincoln’s recent car-launch shindig for a wellness meet-up. The event, in fact, was intended to echo the design ethos of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair, new SUVs that posit to be veritable spas on wheels.
Hyundai has partnered with human-centric design firm IDEO on a multisensory vision for mood enhancement behind the wheel. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz has organized it showing this year under the banner of “Fit & Healthy”, including “a vision of how society’s increasing health consciousness can be intelligently combined with future mobility.” Refer https://www.jwtintelligence.com/2017/01/ces-2017-health-meets-mobility/.
In-car Health and Wellness. Monitoring. A Tata Elxsi Perspective. Suhas Tamras. Global Head – Medical Devices and Healthcare Practice. Tata Elxsi’s Medical Devices Practice has a multi-functional leadership team with combined domain experience of more than 200 person-years. Tata Elxsi’s solution team works with the Medical Devices OEMs to solve the challenges and pain points in the dynamic medical device domain.
In this section you will find technologies and innovations that can be integrated into 2022 MY vehicles not only to provide in car Wellness but enhance OE revenue stream beyond vehicle sale.
Health & Wellness especially for Autonomous People Movers is another. The challenge is to integrate them for In-Vehicle applications.
Aryballe Combines biosensors, advanced optics and machine learning to mimic the human sense of smell. This is referred to as digital olfaction and is generally defined as the digital capture and production of aromas. Like our sense of smell, digital olfaction mimics the process by which our brains identify and differentiate between odors. Potential application in automotive interiors for VOC characterization and assist in control of branded “new car smell” odor.
Airluna air purifying lamp. While decomposing all the microscopic pollutants, PACO consumes all the ozone within the air and breaks down into harmless elements. Airluna consume the air present with the air turnover rate of over 2.5 times per hour for the room size of 250 sq. ft approximately. Despite being nano in structure, this pre-filter increases the lifespan of HEPA for up to 99.999% PM2.5 removal. Its double-layered mesh eliminates particulates under 0.3 micrometers and allergens like dust, pet dander, pollen. PACO filters do not generate ozone while decomposition. It purifies the air and releases back to the room which is now fresh and breathe-able. Refer https://airluna.com/
Bzigo: Device that actively detects and locates mosquitoes. Once a mosquito is detected, you receive a notification to your smartphone, and a laser marker shows the mosquito’s precise location, allowing you to easily eliminate it. The days of unexpected mosquito attacks are over. Refer https://bzigo.com/. Investigate for other in vehicle applications.
CareOS: Smart mirror to their IoT collection, it’s referred to as Artemis. It connects beauty, health, and wellness for an all-inclusive view for each user. The mirror can be installed for Autonomous Vehicles. Combines AR, AI, 4D, facial and object recognition, and voice command into an immersive, personalized experience for every user. Refer www.care-os.com.
VentiFresh ECO is a portable and eco-friendly air freshener that uses NASA inspired UV photocatalyst technology to help break down odor molecules instead of just masking it with harmful chemical fragrances. It combines the semiconductor deodorizer technology and air ventilation techniques, in such a compact function that has never been seen before. The applied semiconductors consist of photocatalyst and UV LED. A photocatalyst is a natural or synthetic substance that accelerates the rate of a molecular reaction using energy from light, without consuming itself. Chlorophyll of plants is a typical nature photocatalyst. They used a compound mainly consisted of titanium dioxide (TiO2). Refer http://www.ventifresh.com/.
AROM AIR perfume diffusers using its own patented dry liquid diffusion technology in the air, and ambient fragrances. For automobile sector Arom Air provide electronic car Silent Aroma Diffuser with Indoor Air Quality sensor. Using algorithm application provided by Camera for precisely metered fragrance delivery and IAQ sensor to adjust fragrance intensity regarding environment. The user of the car can see at real time indicator of Indoor Air Quality – IAQ- like VOC; germ contaminates and other unwanted odors. Solution is designed to equip car with 2 fragrances; one to perfume the air when the indicator of IAQ is good; and the second with 100% vegetable solution to purify the air and also using automated Air Purge by filter existing in the car. All this solution is 100% automated; Refer www.arom-air.com.
BrainCo Focus1 Headband incorporates hydrogel sensors to provide a wireless EEG headband that’s accurate as well as comfortable, durable, lightweight, and easy to use. Specifications: Weight: 95g / Operating Temperature: 0-40°C (32-104°F) / Wireless Connection: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz / Electrode Material: Hydrogel. Technology investigate for in vehicle monitoring – health & wellness. Refer https://www.brainco.tech/technology/.
Breezometer: Smart Mobility Meets Innovative Air Quality Technology to prevent passenger exposure to harmful pollution Can define cleanest route, personalized navigation suggestions based on real-time & forecast air quality information, driver alerts, complement existing sensors, proactive protection & smarter Filter Replacement. Refer https://breezometer.com/industry/smart-mobility.
MDGO helps measure physical forces acting on passengers during a car crash, leveraging existing vehicle sensors. Analyzing a crash test result, the measurements show a big difference between the forces that were applied on the vehicle and the passenger – both in size, shape and time. Developed a set of ML models that can understand the connection and create an accurate prediction of the forces applied on the different organs. By utilizing existing sensors, technology generates a leapfrog in the trauma field using already existing sensors and infrastructure. Refer https://www.mdgo.io/technology/.
Bodyfriend: By studying what affects human life, BODYFRIEND implements designs that significantly contribute to the well-being of human body conditions to support our customers’ healthier lifestyles and to transform the way they live. Refer https://www.bodyfriend.com/. Good technology partner for automotive seats.
AEye technology consists of EyeTech Digital Systems’ algorithms, software, and hardware and includes tracking performance, instant acquisition, high tolerance for head motion. Best of all our SDK offers support for both Windows and Android.Connection type: mini USB. Dimensions: 25.4 x 2.6 x 3.2 cm / Operating distance: 50-70 cm / accuracy: 0.5° / method: Dark pupil, single or binocular tracking. Refer https://www.eyetechds.com/boardleveloem.html.
Emotion3D develops camera-based vehicle interior monitoring solutions for safety and comfort applications in the automotive industry. Emotion3D’s Computer Vision & Machine Learning solutions are optimized to run with highest accuracy and robustness in real-time on low-power embedded ECUs. Refer https://www.emotion3d.ai/.
One Life Pure Air Technology: No need to replace the filter / Rinse don’t replace / High Energy-Efficient / Extreme low-power profile / Filters PM 1.0 particles / Eliminates smaller ultra-fine dust / particles than any other purifier / Whisper Quiet / Ozone free. Refer https://www.onelife.eco/
LUFT Cube: Compact filter-less air purifier can neutralize unwanted pollutants in the air such as molds, bacteria, odors, allergens, fungi, viruses, and toxic chemicals into harmless water and carbon dioxide. Compact size and mobile power source allow you to take it wherever you spend your time. Refer https://www.luftcube.com/.
Natede by Vitesy combines nature, technology and design to analyze indoor air quality and remove air pollution. It amplifies plants’ phytoremediation to eliminate toxic pollutants. Works with photocatalysis and it features a photocatalytic filter to destroy viruses, bacteria and odors – analyzes and monitors your indoor air quality day by day. Refer https://vitesy.com/.
Watergen Automotive Atmospheric Water Generator Solution that integrates atmospheric water generator in a vehicle, providing the driver and passengers with clean drinking water. This new and innovative concept will eliminate the need to bring bottled water with you, offering a cold drink of water easily accessible from the front seat. In-vehicle filtration and dispensing system ensures that clean and fresh water is available to you on the go, while cutting down on our carbon footprint. Refer https://www.watergen.com/products/automotive-awg/.
THZDZ: Tightly sealed smart cabins can potentially poison occupants with increased levels of CO, CO2, formaldehyde, nitrous oxide, and VOC’s. Accurate monitoring systems incorporating our THzDC QuiC SLED™ LEDs which target these gases, can assist in efficient fresh air exchanges with a close eye on maintaining battery life. THzDC QuiC SLED™ sensors and detectors enable hyper-local air quality monitoring, or what we like to call Personal Air Quality™ (PAQ™). With these LEDs you can have real-time access to information about your exposure to harmful gases like CO, C02, ammonia, formaldehyde and other VOCs. Refer https://www.thzdc.com/applications.
VentiFresh – Odor Eliminator Inspired by NASA: VentiFresh uses UV photocatalyst technology to remove bad odors in small spaces. No filter needed. no masking chemicals, nature and safe process, no harmful by-products, extremely low energy consumption, and eco-friendly. Maintenance free, no filter replacement required.
Tianchang TRUMPXP Electronics Manufacturer of negative ion generator, plasma generator, ozone generator and accessories, air purifier, beauty instrument, water treatment equipment (potentially for in vehicle HMI Application).
AerSIP is a 5mm x 5mm System-In-Package (SIP) component incorporating multi-gas sensing nanotechnology, microprocessor, algorithm and communication for plug-and-play integration into 3rd party IoT devices, wearable & mobile products for actionable data to improve human health & safety. Refer
Mateo is the first smart bathroom mat with seamless, non-intrusive body and posture analysis. You can monitor your weight, body composition and posture evolution without a scale. Investigate for potential in vehicle technology application.
DMX Driver monitoring and interaction platform, is a A.I. cockpit for automotive. It employs high quality biometric technology for a luxury UX and interactions, and a DMS for evaluating driver’s cognition to bridge with ADAS for a seamless handover between human and self-driving. DMX, the driver monitoring and interaction platform, is a A.I. cockpit for automotive. It employs high quality biometric technology for a luxury UX and interactions, and also a DMS for evaluating driver’s cognition to bridge with ADAS for a seamless handover between human and self-driving. Refer https://www.mindtronicai.com/.
OLYTHE is a new generation of alcohol breathalyzer implementing a miniaturized infrared spectroscopy technology. Precise and reliable, small size, low weight, rechargeable and large autonomy. Olythe’s Infrared Spectrometry Technology is called OCIEngine and is considered reliable and accurate of all the alcohol monitoring technologies available on the market today.
The patented breath analysis system developed by Olythe guarantees precise and reliable results comparable to those obtained by law enforcement’s breathalyzers. thanks to a technology of infrared spectroscopy NDIR miniaturized by Olythe. The exhaled air is sent into a measuring tank traversed by infrared radiation produced by the optical transmitter. Part of the radiation is absorbed by the alcohol present in the tank enabling a precise calculation of the concentration of alcohol in the exhaled air.
OCIGO passed all the tests and environmental tests corresponding to the standard NF EN 16280. Realized by the National Laboratory of Metrology and Testing (LNE), the requirement of this standard certifies the quality of manufacture and results of the breathalyzer for consumers. Refer https://www.olythe.io/en/.
FootWARE™ smart shoe is the world’s first ever health-tracking smart shoe that can measure heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, 
emotion, stress level, and moving pattern. With seamless integration of TacSense’s flexible and ultra-sensitive FITS™ sensing technology, FootWARE™ shoes aim to offer a complete wearable solution to closely monitor people’s health conditions as well as their daily activities in a simple, sleek, and secured way. Additionally, FootWARE™ can measure, track, and analyze movement and physiological parameters including steps, pulse rate, and abnormal gaits. https://tacsense.com/.
Smart Eye’s DMS solution offers eye tracking software for integration in passenger cars and other vehicles to facilitate better safety and other functions that improve the user experience. By studying a person’s eye, face and head movements, Smart Eye’s interior vehicle algorithms can draw conclusions about a person’s alertness, attention and focus. Today, car manufacturers (OEM: s) that has included the technology include German premium car manufacturers as well as one of China’s largest OEM: s, Geely. Refer https://smarteye.se/automotive-solutions/.
Guardian Optical technologies has developed breakthrough, patent-pending sensor technology encompassing 2D, 3D and motion analysis in a single sensor designed to enable automobile manufacturers to produce safer, more convenient ‘passenger aware’ cars at a lower cost. New Sensor Could Prevent Car Seat Deaths based on newly released 2-D, 3-D and motion-analysis sensor from Israeli-based company Guardian Optical Technologies. Refer https://www.guardian-optech.com/aboutus/.
BodyO’s AI POD offers a self-service one-stop full body digital scanner that features 19 measurements with the ability to track a wide range of vital health indicators in just 10 minutes! Look to integrate core technology in Autonomous People Movers. Refer https://bodyo.com/
CryAnalyzerAuto detects your baby’s cry and notifies you of it by a smartphone application. In addition, guess your baby’s emotions and physical condition and so on. Detect baby ‘s cry and alert, by visualizing the history of crying can understand the change in baby’s mood and detect patterns of crying different from usual and alert. Good vehicle adds on feature for recurring revenue generation. Refer https://first-ascent.jp/cryanalyzer_auto.pdf.
Myant Inc., the world leader in Textile Computing, is pleased to announce that the company has been selected as a CES 2020 Innovation Award Honoree for its Health and Wellness System. CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. Coming to market under their consumer facing brand Skiin System (https://skiin.com/) it provides a continuous connection to the human body by embedding the ability to measure biometrics directly into everyday clothing. The Skiin Connected Health & Wellness bridges the distance between knowing and uncertainty, by monitoring, sensing, and reacting to our bodies. Something to review for potential next generation automotive applications. Refer https://myant.ca/vision/.
WHILL Model Ci – Freedom to pursue your adventures…in style. Live unpredictably and go where your heart desires with Model Ci’s outdoor versatility, speed, long range and ability to quickly disassemble to transport in any car. Potential in vehicle technology application with seat converting to outdoor transport device. Refer https://whill.us/model-ci/.
DRIVESAFE devices are equipped with advanced electrochemical sensors, the standard for law enforcement and professional devices. High quality sensors ensure you can depend on the stability and accuracy of your test results. Refer https://mydrivesafe.com/about-drivesafe.
Facewear creates a clean air environment for you to breath requiring no seal around the mouth and nose. Facewear cleans polluted air using proprietary active nano-filtration that captures the smallest of damaging airborne threats. It’s smart – active monitoring tells you when you are protected, the quality of the air around you as well as status of your filter and battery life. Good for potential co9ntinous revenue generation and / or technology integration vehicle HVAC air blower. Refer https://o2o2.co/.
Reliefband® is an FDA- cleared drug-free wearable device for the treatment of nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy and as an adjunct to antiemetics for postoperative nausea. Again, opportunity for providing full service to vehicle owners beyond just simple vehicle sale. Refer https://www.reliefband.com/.
Inhalio Technology build embedded scent diffusion systems into vehicles. Consumers can benefit from reduced stress and improved wellness while driving using the power of scent. Through in-vehicle scent diffusion, a virtual sanctuary of wellbeing can be created. The Inhalio in-vehicle digital scent diffuser and associated scent cartridges enable drivers and other occupants to release the right scent to create the right mood and driving experience. Whether you need to stay alert and mindful, want to relax and unwind on the long commute home, or need to alleviate the nausea that comes with motion sickness, the Inhalio multi-scent dry-air diffuser delivers the mood you want, when you want it.
• Allows drivers and occupants to select from multiple in-vehicle fragrances
• Use the convenient mobile app, or dashboard display to control in-vehicle diffusion
• Select the right scent to set the right mood and experience
• Supports wellness through safe dry-air diffusion technology
• Reduces motion sickness through specific scent release
Rideshare passengers using a mobile app, riders select one of four in-vehicle fragrances that promote wellness, eliminate odors, or reduce mild cases of motion sickness. The Inhalio in-vehicle digital scent diffuser enables riders to release the right scent to create the specific experience or mood they desire.
Refer https://inhalio.com/.
Ocushield medically rated screen protectors filter out blue light, to protect your eyes and help you work on your display during long rear seat travels – front driver looking at large center console display. Refer https://www.ocushield.com/why/.
Binah.ai’s Video-based Vital Signs Monitoring App recording heart rate and heart rate variability require no change in user behavior. This non-invasive, comprehensive picture of clients’ health gives healthcare providers actionable insights to better serve clients with advanced digital health solutions. Measurements include heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), oxygen saturation, respiration and blood pressure (coming soon). Refer https://www.binah.ai/industry-digital-health/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=.
SpellBound introduces wonder into hospitals through augmented realityQuick, easy distraction therapy tools to manage pain and anxiety for pediatric patients. Motivate patient ambulation and mobility with interactive 3D experiences on any hospital surface. Improve patient comprehension and compliance using interactive patient education materials. Vehicle passengers can hear the roar of Yankee Stadium and take a turn at the bat. Animals in the Bronx Zoo—tigers, koalas, and crocodiles—come to life to be matched with their native continent. An entire subway-themed mural is transformed with SpellBound, where each stop is an invitation to experience all New York has to offer without venturing beyond in vehicle body confines. Murals can treat families to the sights and sounds of California’s rich and diverse ecosystem as they walk the hallways surrounding the Serenity Garden. Animals are “hidden” within the mural for children and families to find, which then come to life with narrations and animations. Refer https://spellboundar.com/space-transformation.
Digitsole is powered by partner Zhor-Tech with an insole that is connected to your smartphone. Potential technology application in car mats. Refer https://www.digitsole.com/#.
CareOS, the digital center of self-care, is a platform for personal intelligence that works naturally into your care and health rituals. By simply looking at and gesturing to the bathroom mirror, you gain access to all the information you need to evaluate and improve your routines, experiment with your appearance and learn about your health. CareOS is the new front line of preventative care, offering personalized information and suggestions for a happier and healthier life. Good concept for in car Visor based Vanity Mirror. http://www.care-os.com/.
CARU Smart Sensor is set up in the living environment. It registers various parameters in that environment, learns the resident’s typical behavior, and notes any deviations. CARU tells you about air quality in your living space, allowing you to take appropriate steps to make things more comfortable. Refer https://www.caruhome.com/en/
KARDIAN is IR-UWB RADAR sends out 20,000 nano-pulses per second and gather valuable data to its surrounding. Micro movements and vibrations such as chest movement from breathing and heart beats are detected and monitored. Fall detection looks at distance, movement and speed (time of flight) to determine falls. Technology can detect and monitor health vitals such as heart rate, breathing rate, sleep apnea, fall detection and can also be used as a PERS (personal emergency response system) device. Potential feature adds with aftermarket revenue stream. Refer http://kardian.com/
Digital healthcare applied to cars can help drivers condition monitoring through steering wheel. Healthcare sensor is on the steering wheel – when the driver holds the wheel, various biometric information is measured like body fat analysis, ECG / PPG, Blood Pressure and Stress Analysis. Refer https://www.lifesciencetechnology.company/steeringwheel.
SafetyAmber Sensor is an AI safety and health monitor for people living alone or empty nesters – provides real-time safety and health risk warnings including falling to the ground, abnormal sitting posture, excessive vital signs, abnormal activity patterns, and so on. Not sure of potential but may be worth exploring. Refer https://www.micproducts.net/safetyambersensor.
Miku smart baby monitor into completely new tech in one tiny, powerful package. Potential application for long travel with baby in rear seat. Qualcomm processor works in real-time whether you have an internet connection or not. Refer https://mikucare.com/pages/technology.
Clair develops air filter that has a great air circulation with maintaining the efficiency of air purification with it fulfill ability. Ventilation of the filter is the key technology due to much more inhale, purify, and emit much more air through a much smaller fan. The air purifier inside of the vehicle must be quiet, cost-effective, and high performance. Refer http://www.myclair.com/goods/goods_list.php?cateCd=006001&bn=y
Origin Wireless algorithm that can turn any Wi-Fi mesh network into a simple home security plus well-being monitoring system, and that’s without using cameras or wearables — just plug and play. Origin Wireless’ solution is scanning for changes 30 times per second. Refer https://orig3n.com/
AFL Advanced Hydrated Photocatalytic Oxidation (AFLPCO®)The LUNA Green AFLPCO® Cell™ is coated inside with the AFL nano five metal catalyst and contains two high quality, long lasting AFL germicidal UVC bulbs. Photons of ultraviolet (UV) light react with the AFL nano five metal catalyst which leads to the formation and release of millions of human friendly negative ions. AFL AFLPCO® catalyst contains a special blend of five metals in nano form – SILVER – NICKEL – RHODIUM – COPPER – TITANIUM.
AFL technology Air Filters – 99% of all particles that we breathe into our lungs are under 1 micron. Most HEPA Filters can only filter particles in the air up to 0.3 microns. AFL Technology begins its real work at 0.1 micron and will work up to 0.001 micron therefore by destroying up to 99.997% of all harmful viruses, bacteria, fungi, VOC’s and contaminants. Refer https://www.airforlife.net/.
KIA is pioneering A.I. technology that can recognize a driver’s physical and emotional state and adjust based on their in-the-moment needs. The bio-signal recognition technology (called Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving System, or R.E.A.D.) uses sensors to analyze a person’s facial features, heart rate, and the electrical activity of their skin and then personalizes the car’s interior to create an environment geared toward comfort and wellness, like adjusting lighting or emitting calming scents. While this technology is still in the works, Kia’s goal is to create continuous dialogue between car and driver through “the unspoken language of feeling.” XENOMA e-skin technology has multiple Applications:
- Sleep & Lounge is smart apparel for the wellbeing and health monitoring of elderly people.
- Cableless e-skin EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) suit.
- e-skin MEVA in cooperation with sci-Track for biomechanics research.
- e-skin Coo for babies and e-skin IMU shirt for camera-free 3D motion capture for the upper body.
- e-skin DK tracks user’s motion using 14-strain sensors. With this SDK, develop your own applications.
More than 10,000 stretches at a 50% strain rate. Washable – more than 100 wash cycles based on ISO 6330 3N-A standards. Great technology for Automotive Seats and Steering Wheel. Also, e-skin can help prevent accidents, maintain safe driving environment. e-skin undershirt monitors vitals and arm movements to alert drowsy and distracted drivers. Refer https://xenoma.com/.
Sleeptailor monitors human physiological parameters by fabric in the world. An array of photoelectric sensors and the unit sensor of the acceleration sensor are distributed in various critical points in the pillow, which can detect the dynamic data and artery flow data for user’s head and neck and collect and store his or her sleep physiological parameters all night round, finally reaching the user’s sleep quality data based on medical-level algorithm and analysis. Same can be integrated into seats. Refer www.sleeptailor.com.
TacSense has developed sensitive and flexible tactile sensing technology, known as the Flexible Ionotropic Sensing technology (FITS). It utilizes proprietary ionic materials to establish an ionic-electronic interface in respond to mechanical stimuli. It provides real-time high-quality noise-immune tactile/force signals in a mechanically flexible, optically transparent, and ultrathin package. Great for Seats. Refer http://tacsense.com/products/#sens3
Aura Air: After detecting and analyzing your air’s properties it purifies your air of harmful pollutants and toxins. A thorough in-depth cleaning of every square inch while maintaining the gentle homeostasis of a home’s balanced air. Refer https://aura-smart-air.herokuapp.com/.
Faurecia Wellness: Cockpit of the future’s smart seat will be able to analyze physiological data and then apply countermeasures to mitigate motion sickness, stress, discomfort, drowsiness, and readiness to operate controls. Data gathered on the driver’s condition is translated into a variety of personalized actions that include adjusting the seat position, a five-program massage capability, seat ventilation, changes in ambient lighting or the audio environment. Over time, the cockpit will learn the occupant’s preferences to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable on-board experience. This starts with first identifying the occupants and, based on their profile, establishing a baseline recommendation for thermal, postural and audio comfort.
Active Wellness™ Express is a smart connected seat cover specifically designed to improve on-board health and wellness of professional drivers. Based on Faurecia’s Active Wellness™ seat concept, the seat cover monitors the driver’s condition through sensors and then suggests appropriate measures to relieve stress or fatigue. Refer https://www.faurecia.com/en/innovation/smart-life-board/comfort-wellness.
VizoBlueX both protects your screen and eliminates Blue-Light health hazard and is made to withstand impacts and protects the screen from damage and scratches.
Humans see light spectrum from 380 to 780nm. UV (100-380nm) and Blue light (380-480nm) are generated by the screens of all electronic devices and can cause chronic injuries to the eyes, eye fatigue, soreness and more serious eye related conditions. Most harmful is the lower blue light spectrum close to the invisible UV light. Higher range of blue light spectrum is required for humans to see the blue color and thus the screen in full color. Thus, the blue light spectrum has 3 parts:
UV and close to UV spectrum lights – highly harmful (100 to 380nm)
Low level Blue light (Highest Energy Blue light) – highly harmful (380 to 420nm)
Mid and upper level Blue light – increasingly less harmful and needed for humans to see blue color in an image (420 to 480nm). Multilayer protection VizoBlueX™ provides virtually eliminates harmful display impact on humans by eliminating 100% of the UV light; up to 99.6% of the most harmful High Energy Blue light (380 to 420nm) and 60% from the entire HRV spectrum between 380nm~480nm. Refer www.vizomax.com / https://www.reticare.com / https://www.ocushield.com.
Vital USA Inc. has developed portable health monitors that connect to your smartphone to help you monitor your or a loved one’s vital signs and glucose levels anywhere, at any time. Maybe can be added as feature for Wellness in vehicles. Refer https://vvvital.com/wellness/.
AurAir Air Quality Meter is fully IoT driven, the CO2 and humidity measurements can not only be monitored directly on the device itself, but also on any other connected device. Allows you to monitor your indoor air quality from anywhere you want. Add to in vehicle USB Port. Refer https://www.aurair.eu/.
MERCEDES-BENZ is adding features that promote overall well-being with cars equipped with different settings—like freshness, warmth, vitality, joy, comfort, and balance—which trigger interior adjustments geared toward that feeling or goal. Additionally, a driver can connect to the system’s fitness tracker, which monitors their physiological state and automatically makes in-car adjustments that help reduce their stress. Being that the wellness features are part of Mercedes’ line of autonomous vehicles, drivers can sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience while the car takes them from point A to point B. Refer https://cassandra.co/life/2019/11/21/wellness-on-wheels.
BEBOP SENSORS used in smart washable fabrics that can measure XYZ location, Bend, Twist, Rotation, Force. Materials available in woven and non-woven base cloth with multiple sensors can be placed on same piece of fabric. Thickness from .25 mm to .50mm with electronic package (USB, BLE, CAN, WIFI) embedded into fabric. Printed layers include dielectric, resistive and controlled conductive. Extra support is needed and flexible around corners and areas requiring extra space. Refer https://bebopsensors.com/.
Forster Rohner Textile Innovations integrates electronic functionalities in textiles in textile conductors, textile heating, textile sensors and textile lighting. Refer http://www.frti.ch/en/ and http://www.e-broidery.ch/en/.
Interactive Wear provides a portfolio of readily available components and products that can be used either in their existing form or customized to fit specific customer requirements for smart textiles applications expertise with focus on connectivity and integration. Refer http://interactive-wear.de/ and https://oped.de/produkte/product-orthelligent-knee for potential Health & Wellness application.
PLACA, Curtain Disinfection System with Air Purifier is a curtain disinfection system with clean environment maintenance function using plasma technology. This curtain disinfection system can be installed near hospital beds so as to purify the air around the bed and also to disinfect the curtain when not in use. Good for technology reference for potential use in vehicle ambulances. Refer https://www.hanyang.ac.kr/web/eng.
Puripot P1N: All-In-One Personal Air Purifier – Sterilization and deodorization with patented visible light based photocatalyst technology. Refer https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/puripot-p1n-all-in-one-personal-air-purifier#/.
ECOMLITE station uses “plug and play” technology, once connected operates by itself, without the need for any setting. The highly localized data is automatically transferred by Wi-Fi to a secure web platform that is available 24 hours a day. It monitors key parameters for indoor air quality like CO2, VOCs, NO2, sound, temperature, humidity & temperature. It connects automatically to WEB platform. Potential for in vehicle installation during transportation to monitor VOC’s and automatically set to purge – when necessary and create record to share with new vehicle owners. Refer https://ecomesure.com/en/connected-systems/ecomlite.
ARIA’s sensors can detect small movement like breathing of a person, with clothes on and contactless. The breathing rate parameter allows you to know more about the quality of the life of an individual and at the same time gives you the opportunity to meet his needs in different situations, like at home, in hospitals or at work. Very small form factor, low power consumption and extremely lightweight: a single compact board includes: Transmitter and Receiver, Antennas, Power Supply Unit, On-board Elaboration Unit and Comm Interfaces. Refer http://ariasensing.com/applications/health/
PURIPOT / DADAM Micro Lamp Air Purifier – Nano-porous Ti02 PEO Technology with Blue Light. Deodorization by photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) of nano-porous structured titanium dioxide. Sterilization by photocatalyst honeycomb unit with hydroxyl radical to remove VOCs, bacteria and viruses. Dual Filtration through powerful air purification with replacement-free PCO mesh unit and blue light PCO honeycomb module. Air Quality monitoring with VOC gas sensor and color indication of measured air quality and mobile App based IOT service
Dadam Micro Inc. Wellness & Bio-Technology devices, products and systems to provide front-end sensing means and back-end processing capability to identify personal healthcare issues through non-contact vital sign monitoring system and optic based non-invasive glucose measuring device. It measures the heartbeat and respiration rates from distance (~3m) with UWB radar technology. It can be used in preventive medical area to reduce stress related illness using possibly HRV analysis. The device can also be used to address public healthcare issues for single households or nursing home patients.
Puripot Air Lamp applies polyester-based non-woven fabric filter treated with metha-doped TiO2 photocatalyst, and visible light-based titanium dioxide photocatalyst technology together to removes harmful VOCs viruses, bacteria and fine dust. The dust-removed air passing through the innovative filter is then cleaned second time in the main unit of the air Lamp that is a titanium dioxide photocatalyst responsive to 460nm visible light. It produces instantaneously hyperactive hydroxyl radicals that ultimately break down VOCs destroying the molecular bonds and thus enhance the air cleaning efficiency. Puripot is a personal air purifier to remover volatile organic compounds (VOCs) some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects to human.
Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors, so indoor air cleaning is more important than ever as the world air quality is worsening due to world-wide industrialization push. Refer:
- http://www.dadammicro.com/
- https://www.homecrux.com/puripot-airlamp-doubles-as-air-purifier/137870/
- http://www.dadammicro.com/technologies/wellness-bio-technology/
- http://puripot.com.
Chronolife Nexkin solution is a smart comfortable & washable T-shirt with companion application that collects continuous data on six different physiological parameters. Electrodes and sensors are fully integrated in the device, allowing it to be washable without the need to remove any electronical components and leading to an improved adherence of the user. Nexkin has been designed for risk reduction and prevention programs to support for example ageing in place and worker security in remote and dangerous environment (examples: army, firefighters, construction, oil and gas, mining).
Chronolife Washable and comfortable medical device (CE Class IIa*) in form of a t-shirt with multiple embedded sensors & electrodes designed to capture continuous data on 6 physiological parameters. Data is transmitted to health data hosting servers and made available to Healthcare Professionals for analysis. The multiparametric solution allows care givers and healthcare professionals to accompany their patients all along the continuum of care for RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) or therapeutic efficiency programs.
It is designed to remotely monitor and predict Worsening Heart Failure by leveraging Chronolife’s powerful algorithm technology HOTS (Hierarchy Of event-based Time-Surfaces). It does this through the collection of multiple physiological signals using the smart wearable and the analysis of this data through HOTS on the companion smartphone application.
The T-shirt has fully embedded sensors that record 6 physiological parameters that are clinically relevant for the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory status. The T-shirt is designed to be used as a daily garment and is fully washable. It also includes a non-removable rechargeable battery, a memory card and a Bluetooth interface. All electronic components have been sealed in water-resistant coatings.
Data collected is encrypted and transmitted to the user smartphone application via a BTLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) link before being re-encrypted and transmitted to secured servers via Wi-Fi or 3G/4G networks. Collected data is then made available through a web interface for more in-depth analysis. Refer https://chronolife.net/.
ible Airvida air purifier – by creating 2 million negative ions/cm3 around the user’s face every 0.6 seconds, those negative ions can rapidly attach closing airborne particles, turning them into bigger & heavier chunks and thus falling to the ground. Through this mechanism, ible Airvida can reduce the PM2.5, pollen, allergen, and bacteria in which users breathe. Refer https://airvida.co/en/airvida-l1/
RedEye can do is to detect invisible blood from human feces for even tiny trait. Differentiating from the technique that has been used widely, technology from RedEye can tell if there is invisible blood dissolved in the toilet water, making false negative rate decreased accordingly due to the novel approach. Refer www.redeyebmi.com
FaceHeart Inc. proposes remote-image-type physiological information measurement technology to solve the problem of physiological information measurement while avoiding the discomfort of wearable devices, and to perform long-term operation without completely affecting the behavior of driving users. Stable physiological information monitoring. Driving identity, measurement of physiological information, monitor driving dangerous behavior, instant Fatigue Alert, crisis Behavior Alert, background management of physiological data and health report analysis. Refer https://www.faceheart.com/solutions#smart-transportation
FaceHeart is an artificial intelligence company. eBus is one of the products, which is the latest and the unique to equip the vehicle and prevent the drivers from the accident. With the technology of computer vision, the system can effectively monitor the status and behaviour of drivers by face detection and recognition, image based physiological information measurement, behaviour recognition, fatigue detection, drunk driving recognition, and painful expression analytics. If the detected status is abnormal, the system is going to take some suitable actions, warning the driver in real-time, or sending the messages to the authority concerned. The technology has already applied to the real bus in Taiwan. We have also cooperated with the hospital and the doctors to verify the feasibility of the innovative technology. Refer https://e27.co/startups/faceheart/.
Lexilight, the reading aid lamp designed for dyslexic people. Technology, which combines both pulsed and modulated light, makes it possible to erase the mirror effect that a dyslexic person sees. From now on, you will be able to read faster, longer and without eye strain. Probable Health & Wellness add to special customer vehicles. Refer https://lexilife.com/en/22-lexilight-lamp.html
Morphée + device is fall detection system which protects people’s privacy thanks to the absence of image capture , solves the problem of forgetting and rejecting the sensors worn: Morphée + works without any sensor worn. Morphée + device alerts carers or caregivers in a few minutes of falls and worrying health parameters, thus makes it possible to keep people at home longer , in safety, alerts on the negative effects of certain treatments, reduces costs related to care in anticipating the occurrence or aggravation of illnesses, reduces accommodation costs by automating part of the registrations or statements , currently carried out manually by carers and reduces the medical and financial consequences of falls by quickly alerting carers or carers. Refer https://www.morphee.eu.com/
ME BOTTLE using the power of UVC-LEDs, 99.99% of harmful bacteria and germs in the bottle are destroyed. UVC LED Light eliminates 99.99% of E. coli in water in 60 seconds.1000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery provides up to 80 cycles in 1 full charge. Impact-resistant stainless steel. Cool for 24 hours / Hot for 12 hours. FDA-approved / BPA-free / Vacuum insulated high-grade stainless steel – Keep water cold for up to 24 hours / hot for 12 hours. Potential of technology application for other People Mover Applications. Refer https://mebottle.com/pages/technology.
MOODO Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser that allows you to customize scents according to your taste, mood and lifestyle. The Moodo smart diffuser requires a power source for operation and/or battery re-charge and supports 2.4Ghz (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi network only. The length of the network name and password (if exists) should be up to 22 characters each. Refer https://moodo.co.
Neurometrix / Quell is a 100% drug free, non-surgical technology that is FDA cleared for symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain. This innovative system combines advanced neurotechnology in a wearable format with a sophisticated app for users to personalize and control therapy while tracking relevant health metrics. The innovative Quell system is personalized to meet your needs and is smart enough to adjust therapy to changes during sleep and can even compensate for changes in the weather. Users have the option to personalize and manage their therapy discreetly via the Quell app, which offers therapy utilization, sleep, activity and pain tracking. Quell offers those living with chronic pain another option. Quell is available online at QuellRelief.com, and through select healthcare professionals. Refer https://www.neurometrix.com/product-services/.
Dongguan Joyart Invisible intelligent air purification system Fungicide rate 99.5% dispelling aldehyde rate 97.1% haze rate 99.3%. Complete electrolysis to eliminate benzene, formaldehyde, TVOC, influenza virus, bacteria, odour, PM0.3, PM2.5 and other harmful substances.
Electrostatic dust removal is one of the best gas removal methods. Dust gas is electrically separated by high voltage electrostatic field, dust particles and negative ions combine with negative charge, tend to anode surface discharge and deposition. Used for purifying gas or recovering useful dust particles in metallurgy, chemistry and other industries. A method of collecting dust by ionizing the gas with electrostatic field and charging the dust particles to the electrode. In the strong electric field, air molecules are ionized into positive ions and electrons, and the electrons encounter dust particles in the process of running to the positive electrode, so that the dust particles are negatively charged and adsorbed to the positive electrode for collection. Of course, through technological innovation, there is also the use of negative plate dust collection. Collect soot and dust from flue gas in coal – fired factories and power stations. In metallurgy used to collect tin, zinc, lead, aluminium and other oxides, but also can be used for household dust sterilization products.
The auto fresh air system, a small program developed by itself, can be connected to a smart phone to check the air quality in the city and the air quality in the car, as well as to set the relevant purifier parameters.
- Active electrolytic ionization, electrostatic adsorption, carbonization kill, release oxygen
- Complete purification – Sterilize + sterilize poison + sterilize smoke +remove haze + remove smell.
- PM2.5, PM0.3, electrostatic adsorption
- Mobile APP at any time to view the purification effect, visual!
- Honeycomb pipe hole ventilation, inside the car air dredge smooth, no need to open large air volume, effectively protect the normal service life of air conditioning fan
Refer http://www.dgjoyart.com/.
Bay Alarm Medical now offers an in-car medical alert device with GPS designed for senior drivers looking for protection while driving on the road. This is a portable emergency response device that plugs into the 12V cigarette lighter outlet of any car. Once activated and plugged in, the device is designed to automatically detect crashes and then send an alert, connect drivers to Bay Alarm Medical ‘s 24/7 emergency monitoring center at the push of a button and provide GPS geo- location monitoring.
Highlights:
- Automatic Crash Detection Technology
- Always Plugged Into A Power Source During Normal Use
- One-Click Help Button That Connects To Live Monitoring Center
- GPS-Enabled (Data Sharing Mobile App/ Computer Dashboard Available
- Help For Seniors And Other Drivers Anytime
- Help When Driver Is Lost
- Customers who also have a cellphone, this in-car medical alert offers additional safety features
- GPS Data Sharing
- In-Car Medical Alert Device Features Review
- Automatic Crash Detection
- Emergency Help Button
- Speaker and Microphone
- GPS Geo-Location Monitoring
Ref: https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/team/.
MediPal Seatbelt ID– Alerts Emergency Staff to Patient’s Medical Health Condition for Those with Autism, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Arthritis, Asthma, Allergies, on Multiple meds. Refer: https://medipal.com/
Samsung Electronics LED lighting technology is being designed to provide positive effect on human mood. Samsung has unveiled what they term as the first “human-centric” LED packages, collectively known as LM302N. The LM302N family reportedly helps human bodies adjust melatonin levels indoors, making people feel more energetic or relaxed depending on their daily life patterns.
Melatonin, a hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle, responds to the cyan wavelength range of light. Brighter cyan-concentrated lighting suppresses the body’s production of melatonin, increasing concentration and enabling a greater overall sense of alertness. Similarly, a lower cyan light intensity minimizes disturbances to the natural onset of the body’s melatonin production, helping to promote sleep quality.
Solution effectively manages melanopsin sensitivity at a wavelength of 480 nm, playing a critical role in circadian rhythm control. Key features are Human Centric Lighting Solution, Maximization of Melanotic Ratio and Fine-Tuned spectrum for More Energizing Effect. Refer https://www.samsung.com/led/lighting/applications/human-centric-lighting/
UV AUTOMOTIVE Sanitizing Technology Applications
Bacteria-killing ultraviolet light fixture called the Indigo-Clean is able to wipe out those same dangerous pathogens while still being safe for 
patients or caregivers in a hospital – refer https://gizmodo.com/this-bacteria-slaying-light-fixture-is-perfectly-safe-f-1715961794.
Originally developed at the University of Strathclyde Glasgow, the Indigo-Clean fixture, commercialized by Kenall Manufacturing when switched on it emits high-intensity narrow spectrum—or HINS—light at a wavelength of 405 nanometers that’s outside the range of ultraviolet, which is harmful to humans.
Refer http://www.indigo-clean.com/index.html for more information.
UV light kills bacteria – as referenced from https://uvhero.com/how-uv-light-kills-bacteria/.
Bacteria are a group of single-celled microorganisms that reproduce through cell division. Among other things, bacteria cause fermentation, diseases, and sepsis. The single cell property of bacteria makes it be destroyed or sterilized by UV light. Since the main form of reproduction in bacteria is through cell division, any alteration in the structure or segment of the cell can influence the cell division process.
Shortwave (UV-C) radiation has a potent germ-killing effect. It causes erythema and ophthalmitis (pink eye). Low-weight mercury release can produce this radiation. The nature and the impacts of this radiation and the application are described in the section bellow. Ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength shorter than 200nm is called vacuum UV.
UVC wavelengths are in between 200 and 300 nanometers, making them germicidal – meaning they are fit for inactivating microorganisms, for example, bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. This quality makes UVC energy an effective, environment-friendly and chemical-free approach to killing dangerous microorganisms in any condition; yet particularly in healing facilities that contain tranquilize safe superbugs including MRSA and C. diff.
To understand Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UV light bacteria killing effect), it’s imperative first to understand what ultraviolet light is. Ultraviolet light is the light between X-Rays and Visible Infrared on the light spectrum, with wavelengths between 100 nanometers and 400 nanometers. Ultraviolet is additionally divided into three distinct bands: UV-C, which ranges from 100 to 280 nanometers; UV-B, running from 280 nm to 315 nm; and UV-A, which finishes off that segment of the spectrum from 315nm to 400 nm.
As stipulated before, UV light has three wavelength classes: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVC is the main Ultraviolet light wavelength known to be germicidal. UVC uses short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation (shorter than UVB and UVA, which are NOT germicidal) that is hurtful to microorganisms.
Broad Spectrum UV Disinfections regularly claims to be more successful than short wavelength UVC, in any case, wastes a lot of energy with no reported increment inadequacy – just short wavelength UV produces a good amount of energy necessary to kill microorganisms effectively.
UV Lamps can generate UV-C light. UV Lamps are referred to as Germicidal Lamps. Germicidal UV lamp purification has a long history, and it is used for air purification, water treatment in aquarium UV sterilizers, and surface disinfection purposes. It is a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly solution. Its effectiveness is related to intensity and exposure time. Ultraviolet germicidal lamps are low-pressure mercury vapor lamps that are generating ultraviolet light by electrical discharge. The produced Ultraviolet light has a lethal effect on micro-organisms. Ultraviolet light is used in industrial and residential applications to purify water, air, and surfaces.
The effectiveness of UV Lamp is bounded by ambient temperature because of the inherent characteristics of the mercury. The most optimum ambient temperature range for standard low-pressure UV lamp is between 65-85 degrees F or 18-29 degrees C. This means that if the ambient temperature goes below or above this range, the effectiveness of the UV light intensity decreases. Depending on the application (ex: ultraviolet wands) the UV lamps are normally protected inside of a glass tube to avoid large temperature changes.
Safety measures for operation of UV lights
It’s known that ultraviolet light has bacteria killing properties. Shockingly, its usefulness is restricted since it additionally harms us. In any case, now analysts have built up a high intensity, narrow spectrum wavelength that is sufficiently safe.
The impact of UV radiation overexposure relies on upon UV amounts, wavelength, a bit of body uncovered, and the affectability of the person. Overexposure of the eyes may lead to painful irritation, a coarse sensation, and additionally tears within three to twelve hours. Overexposure of the skin will produce sunburns between one to eight hours. Certain medication can make an individual more responsive to UV light.
High Intensity, Narrow Spectrum (HINS) light works by energizing atoms in bacteria to toxic levels, actuating bacterial suicide. Since it’s innocuous to people, it can be joined into lighting, keeping regions always sterile.
The analysts, from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, additionally foreseen that individuals may not enjoy living in a purple-tinted world, so they’ve made sense of how to consolidate it with LED innovation for a hotter, more wonderful gleam.
From above, it’s quite ok for you to use UV light in sanitizing bacteria. Notwithstanding, if no ozone creating UV-C lights are utilized, skin and eye assurance are required. In many cases, we cannot prevent people from being exposed to some harmful UV radiations. High power UV radiation can hurt eyes cornea, lenses, and retina. Unfortunately, damaged eyes show effects like strong lacrimation or the inclination some remote body scratches in the eye just a short time later. Consult an eye expert, if any of these side effects appears. UV-C radiation can likewise bring about sunburn. Normally this sunburn vanishes following 1-2 days.
The penetration depth of UV-C radiation is low. Hence, they are considered harmless and friendly to the human body.
Recommendations:
For us to be exceptionally safe when using UV light powered tools, the accompanying recommendations are suitable:
- Turn off unused UV sources.
- Never investigate an UV source directly with no face protector.
- Do not investigate reflected UV radiation that originates from a metal mirror or cleaned metal surfaces while working beside an UV source, always wear safety goggles and gloves.
- Regularly wipe cool, unlit UV light globules with a delicate material moistened with liquor. (Dust particles can reduce the adequacy of an UV light.).
- Do not touch an UV globule with your bare hands. The common oils on your hand may leave a fingerprint and create dead space on the bulbs’ surface.
- Paint walls are utilizing UV absorbing paints. UV radiation can be reduced if the room is painted with UV absorbing paint.
On a Health / Wellness Technology note there are multiple different solutions being investigated and developed to sanitize surfaces that you touch so risk of Coronavirus infection is reduced. At its basic level for disinfection CDC recommends (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html) diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective.
UV Handheld Sanitizing Wand in market are designed to eliminate 99.9% Bacteria, Fungus, Mold and Viruses. However, have not seen any medical certification – even on sample ordered and evaluated by me.
THE CORONAVIRUS crisis is leading to an unprecedented interest in the power of passive ultraviolet lighting to disinfect workplaces. Attention is centering on the use of UV-C radiation, which has a wavelength of between 200 and 280 nanometers (nm) and is invisible to the human eye. At the specific wavelength of 253.7 nm it can be used for disinfection or purification as it breaks the DNA of micro-organisms (RNA in the case of the coronavirus) and makes them harmless.
At the specific wavelength of 253.7 nm it can be used for disinfection or purification as it breaks the DNA of micro-organisms (RNA in the case of the coronavirus) and makes them harmless.
In China, transport authorities are using UV-C to disinfect their bus fleet to minimize infection. Signify, the world’s largest lighting company, says it is working with its partners in many countries to see how it can accelerate the use of UV-C lamps in those facilities where it can have a positive impact.
Refer https://www.luxreview.com/2020/03/26/crisis-set-to-transform-uv-lighting-sector/.
Below are few that exhibited UV Light Technology at 2020 CES:
Guardian Technologies™ safe UV light technology kills airborne bacteria. Per Guardian it filters 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns in size, has no Harmful Ozone levels, captures and kills contaminants and removes Odors. Refer https://www.guardiantechnologies.com/about
Siena Lux UV Light Sanitizer can eradicate harmful germs, viruses, and bacteria to create a clean and sanitary environment. Good to sanitize items in vehicle center console storage bin – especially children items that kids can put in their mouth. Refer http://www.siennadirect.com/index.php.
Yanfeng ultraviolet sanitizer for ride-sharing vehicles. Sensors seek out areas the previous passenger touched, and the UV rays get to work scrubbing away bacteria and viruses. Full clean takes about 30 minutes and the car need to be empty, too. Refer https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/rideshare-vehicles-uber-lyft-germs-wellness-pod/
UV-CLEAN by Proximity is an automated disinfection device that uses UV-C energy to inactivate microorganisms at the genetic level by scrambling their cellular DNA. UV-C is the most lethal wavelength to microorganisms. Their Surface Mount is designed to be used as a free-standing unit that sits conveniently over your keyboard surface for automated cleaning cycles. Refer https://proximitysystems.com/uvcproducts/
Hand synthesizers may not be suited for in car application. For that you need something bigger used by Hospitals & Ambulances. Below are few products as reference. True medical quality is Ambulance level UV light Synthesizers which costs $3,500 to $6,000 each based on quality.
Siena Lux UV Light Sanitizer can eradicate harmful germs, viruses, and bacteria to create a clean and sanitary environment. Good to sanitize items in vehicle center console storage bin – especially children items that kids can put in their mouth. Refer http://www.siennadirect.com/index.php.
Guardian Technologies™ safe UV light technology kills airborne bacteria. Per Guardian it filters 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns in size, has no Harmful Ozone levels, captures and kills contaminants and removes Odors. Refer https://www.guardiantechnologies.com/about
Yanfeng ultraviolet sanitizer for ride-sharing vehicles. Sensors seek out areas the previous passenger touched, and the UV rays get to work scrubbing away bacteria and viruses. Full clean takes about 30 minutes and the car need to be empty, too. Refer https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/rideshare-vehicles-uber-lyft-germs-wellness-pod/
UV-CLEAN by Proximity is an automated disinfection device that uses UV-C energy to inactivate microorganisms at the genetic level by scrambling their cellular DNA. UV-C is the most lethal wavelength to microorganisms. Their Surface Mount is designed to be used as a free-standing unit that sits conveniently over your keyboard surface for automated cleaning cycles. Refer https://proximitysystems.com/uvcproducts/.
Automotive OEM’s cannot become medical specialists making equipment’s like MEDLINE (https://www.medline.com/) or others. Still we can integrate or offer Health & Wellness products that provide ideal comfort and feature add for vehicle owners.
One such Design HMI has been investigating is In-Vehicle Smart Phone sanitizer. There are those available – few shown below.
Aftermarket Smartphone UV Sanitizer for potential 2022 MY IN-Vehicle integration with following features:
- Smart Phone Sanitizer with medical certification attached.
- Includes Wireless Smart Phone Charging.
- Includes both USB A, C Class & iPhone Lightening quick connect charging.
- Can also be used to sanitize coins, keys and other objects you carry.
- High Gloss body.
- Indicator for sanitizing / charging stage / text message / call in number.
- Speaker & Transmitter integrated to talk when phone is being sanitized.
- High Power Rechargeable Battery.
Unlike the liquid-based sanitizer products Sterilize-X leaves no residue or secondary pollution; nor does it require any effort to use! Just turn it on and leave the room. It is that easy. Disinfection lamp’s compact design guarantees maximum portability: place the device anywhere and it will cleanse the room in 360° radius leaving no corners untouched! Sterilize-X is rechargeable and will safeguard any home for a long time to come.
Refer https://xsterilize.com/
PhoneSoap UV Sanitizing Devices specializes in UV-C sanitizing devices for smartphones and more. In vehicle center console attachment or other places – great in people movers. Technology can also be evaluated for complete vehicle sanitization. Phone can also be wirelessly charged while sanitizing. Refer https://www.phonesoap.com/.
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