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Summary Draft #2

  Article in question by  University of Hertfordshire


The web article called "Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers", talks about the invention of an innovative face mask called "Helloface". The article by University of Hertfordshire (n.d.) also stated that Dean's partially deaf wife, who read lips to assist herself in understanding conversations when she could not hear properly, inspired Dean and he realized the importance of being able to have a visual on the lips and facial expression. Thus, Dean came up with a solution that would solve communication issues where facial recognition is essential, especially in the healthcare industry.

 Having the distinct feature of transparency as the key focus of "Helloface", the University of Hertfordshire's(n.d.) revealed that the 3-ply structured transparent mask is able to keep big particles from from getting to its users while also allowing others to see their faces. 

The "Helloface" features a flexible TPE material transparent body that makes up 90% of the mask with filters at the bottom, pressing against the chin area. Dean (2020) also revealed that TPE material that makes up the mask is also recyclable and can be placed into the recycling stream.

According to WHO (2021), approximately 20% of the world experiences a form of hearing disability, while 2% of that 20% utilizes lips reading, which is still a substantial number.


https://www.who.int/health-topics/hearing-loss#tab=tab_1 

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