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Adapting to the coronavirus health crisis, LG presented a connected mask before the Berlin technology fair, reports

Numerama

.

Called PuriCare, this mask powered by an 820 mAh battery has active ventilation.

Two fans allow the air to enter and exit by passing it through HEPA H13 filters.

But it is difficult for the moment to know if this future product correctly meets the scientific requirements.

LG's technical solution approaches home air purifiers.

The main problem with this mask is that "it diffuses the disease vector droplets instead of containing them in the mask,"

Numerama

points out

.

The problem is the same when the user inhales air: it can help infect the mask.

HEPA filters are there to limit intrusions, but they are not tested on particles as tiny as viruses.

The doubt remains, therefore.

LG unveils a connected mask: publicity or health innovation?

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Official presentation in September

For cleaning, LG opted for UV radiation.

It operates continuously, according to the South Korean manufacturer.

However, this efficient cleaning process is usually carried out using powerful devices, says

Numerama

.

On the design side, the electronics brand has opted for elastic bands behind the ears, which could cause a feeling of discomfort.

The tendency is rather to opt for ties behind the neck and on the top of the head, less irritating.

The official presentation of the connected mask will be made by LG in September.

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