Frontiers in Computer Science (Dec 2021)

IoT as Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for the Safety of Living Environments in COVID-19 Pandemic Age

  • Luciano Gamberini,
  • Luciano Gamberini,
  • Patrik Pluchino,
  • Patrik Pluchino,
  • Davide Bacchin,
  • Andrea Zanella,
  • Andrea Zanella,
  • Valeria Orso,
  • Valeria Orso,
  • Spagnolli Anna,
  • Spagnolli Anna,
  • Daniela Mapelli,
  • Daniela Mapelli

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomp.2021.733645
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3

Abstract

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The outbreak of the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic has changed our perception of safety in shared and public living environments including healthcare facilities, shops, schools, and enterprises. The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a suitable solution for managing anti-pandemic smart devices (e.g., UV lights, smart cameras, etc.) and increasing citizens’ safety in public health crises. In this paper, we highlighted how IoT technologies can be exploited as non-pharmaceutical interventions presenting the SAFE PLACE project as an implementation of this concept. The project meant to design and develop an IoT system to ensure the safety and salubrity of shared environments. Advanced algorithms will be exploited to detect and classify humans’ presence, gathering, usage of personal protective equipment, and considering carefully the privacy protection of individuals.

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