Design Tasks
Allow users to know when and what pathogens they are exposed to
Give users knowledge on how to deal with potentially threatening pathogens
Design Goals
Accurate detection and identification of airborne pathogens
Accurate measurements of concentration of pathogens
Design Specifications
Small Profile and ease of installation
Able to fit on or masquerade as a piece of jewelry
Connected to a phone or computer application
Eliminated Paths
Eliminated paths were unable to provide accuracy or relied on mass participation
Self Reporting Network
Relies on many persons participating in the network
Relies on accurate self diagnosis and self reporting of disease
Only provides a chance that a user has been exposed
Room Based Detection System
Does not maintain privacy of people in the room
Would not provide an accurate measurement of direct exposure
Only works in rooms with the system installed
Does not work in large spaces