To further protect against this continuously growing issue, the team is pursuing the design of a personalized UV awareness kiosk that utilizes UV imaging techniques, image processing in MATLAB, and a gesture technology based interface. The proposed kiosk will be implemented at a water park due to the increased skin exposure and the negative effects of water on UV damage.
(1) Stern, RS. Prevalence of a history of skin cancer in 2007: results of an incidence-based model. Arch Dermatol 2010; 146(3):279-282.
(2) Rogers, Howard. “Your new study of nonmelanoma skin cancers.” Email to The Skin Cancer Foundation. March 31, 2010.
(3) Koh HK, Geller AC, Miller DR, Grossbart TA, Lew RA. Prevention and early detection strategies for melanoma and skin cancer: Current status. Archives of Dermatology. 1996; 132: 436
(4) Rogers, HW, Weinstock, MA, Harris, AR, et al. Incidence estimate of nonmelanoma skin cancer in the United States, 2006. Arch Dermatol 2010; 146(3):283-287.
(1) Stern, RS. Prevalence of a history of skin cancer in 2007: results of an incidence-based model. Arch Dermatol 2010; 146(3):279-282.
(2) Rogers, Howard. “Your new study of nonmelanoma skin cancers.” Email to The Skin Cancer Foundation. March 31, 2010.
(3) Koh HK, Geller AC, Miller DR, Grossbart TA, Lew RA. Prevention and early detection strategies for melanoma and skin cancer: Current status. Archives of Dermatology. 1996; 132: 436
(4) Rogers, HW, Weinstock, MA, Harris, AR, et al. Incidence estimate of nonmelanoma skin cancer in the United States, 2006. Arch Dermatol 2010; 146(3):283-287.
Goals and Objectives
Increase UV Risk and Damage Awareness
The first main goal of this design project is to increase the general population's awareness of the danger that is UV radiation and the effect of increased exposure leads to an increased risk of skin cancer. The proposed kiosk will provide a visualization for users to see his/her personalized skin damage due to UV light. Additionally, the kiosk will promote the use of sunscreen as users will be presented with an image that indicates the effects of sunscreen on UV radiation.
Present a Captivating Interaction
The proposed design is intended to provide a captivating experience for the users. Presenting guests with a system that is not only educational but also enjoyable to interface with will enhance their experience. The proposed solution integrates push buttons to allow for an easy and efficient interface with the users and ensure that they will complete the entire system experience.
Receive Feedback from Users
As the first main goal is to increase skin cancer and UV damage awareness, the next goal would be to receive feedback from the users. In addition to initial feedback that the users will input during the experience, after the system loop is completed, users will receive a coupon to use towards sun-protective products at nearby supporting stores. This will allow for a quantification of users that utilized the coupon to purchase protective products, in turn ensuring the increase of awareness of the dangers of UV.
Prevent Potential Future Skin Cancer Cases
The final goal of this design project is to prevent future skin cancer cases. As skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United States each year, the team aims to reduce these incidences. The kiosk will provide users with the opportunity to see the damage of UV to his/her skin, demonstrate the ability of sunscreen to absorb UV radiation, and encourage users to change or better their sun safety habits. With the advancement of sun safety tendencies and increased awareness, future skin cancer cases can be prevented.
The first main goal of this design project is to increase the general population's awareness of the danger that is UV radiation and the effect of increased exposure leads to an increased risk of skin cancer. The proposed kiosk will provide a visualization for users to see his/her personalized skin damage due to UV light. Additionally, the kiosk will promote the use of sunscreen as users will be presented with an image that indicates the effects of sunscreen on UV radiation.
Present a Captivating Interaction
The proposed design is intended to provide a captivating experience for the users. Presenting guests with a system that is not only educational but also enjoyable to interface with will enhance their experience. The proposed solution integrates push buttons to allow for an easy and efficient interface with the users and ensure that they will complete the entire system experience.
Receive Feedback from Users
As the first main goal is to increase skin cancer and UV damage awareness, the next goal would be to receive feedback from the users. In addition to initial feedback that the users will input during the experience, after the system loop is completed, users will receive a coupon to use towards sun-protective products at nearby supporting stores. This will allow for a quantification of users that utilized the coupon to purchase protective products, in turn ensuring the increase of awareness of the dangers of UV.
Prevent Potential Future Skin Cancer Cases
The final goal of this design project is to prevent future skin cancer cases. As skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United States each year, the team aims to reduce these incidences. The kiosk will provide users with the opportunity to see the damage of UV to his/her skin, demonstrate the ability of sunscreen to absorb UV radiation, and encourage users to change or better their sun safety habits. With the advancement of sun safety tendencies and increased awareness, future skin cancer cases can be prevented.