Study of a Dual-Function Intelligent Electronic Pin to Help Compliance with Security Measures Related to Covid-19

Moulebe, L. P.; Touati, A.; Akpoviroro, E. O.; Rabbah, N.

COVID-19 is a virus that developed in December 2019, the disease has spread around the world and there are many cases per day. The latest information reports that there are more than sixty-nine million cases of infection worldwide according to an official diagnosis. The new coronavirus pandemic has killed at least one million six peoples worldwide since its emergence, according to a report by AFP (Agence France Presse), but the actual number estimate higher, knowing that some countries are exceeded by the number of cases in hospitals and that others do not have the resources to test the majority of their population. Several treatment methods to slow down and eliminate Covid-19 exist to date. Indeed, following the appearance of the new Corona Virus, the world scientific community has carried out several research and development for eliminated the virus, there are smart masks, respirators, gels, mobile applications, vaccines that are gradually developing and much more research. However, according to studies, transmission is mainly by direct contact, including contact of uninfected hands with the face, non-compliance with distancing measures. And, according to psychologists, one of the most effective methods to fight against the Covid-19 is to prevent these frequent forget fulnesses. On the other hand, research shows that hand-to-face contact is a frequent human behavior. Hence, the main objective of this article is to propose a prevention technique through the study of an electronic device that allows users to keep their safety distance, while reminding them of the approach of a hand towards their face. It is an electronic pin featuring PIR sensors, with lenses designed to detect at distances 1.5 m. Containing a battery for power, a button, which turn on or off the pin, depending on whether you are in a bus for example or in an airport. Besides, this simple electronic component designed, pin will have suitable cost for all social categories. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.