GlassAllergy: a Google Glass-based solution to empower patients with skin allergies
Wiesner, M.; Pobiruchin, M.; Hetterich, C.; Pfeifer, D.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 205: 548-552
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1879-8365 PMID: 25160245 Document Number: 674545
A variety of substances contained in cosmetic products can lead to allergic reactions for certain individuals. The names of such substances are predominantly printed onto a product in small-sized expert language. For this reason, consumers often have difficulties to assess whether some of the ingredients might be harmful for them. Consequently, patients are exposed to a risk of buying a cosmetic product that might cause a minor to severe allergic reaction. A Google Glass-based software solution for consumers suffering from skin allergies is presented. It enables users to check cosmetic products in a mobile context and empowers patients to make informed buying decisions. In particular, the solution could help to avoid or reduce the risk for allergic reactions.