Buzz Alert -Your Mosquito Detector
A smartphone app utilizing machine learning for enhanced mosquito detection and tracking, revolutionizing mosquito related disease prevention.
Our Story
Enhanced Sensory Augmentation
Inspired by the concept of Enhanced Sensory Augmentation, Buzz Alert is an innovative app that uses machine learning to turn modern smartphones into effective mosquito detectors. Much like using a camera to see distant objects clearly, Buzz Alert harnesses the power of smartphone audio sensors to proactivly detect the presence of mosquitos by identifying the unique buzzing sound of mosquitos.
Our App
The app’s user interface is intuitive. Transitioning to a compass-like display upon detecting a mosquito, the feature guides users towards the mosquito with audio-visual cues, showing the insect's relative position for precise targeting.
Our Innovation
01
Sound Detection Using Smartphone Microphones
The app uses the smartphone's sensitive microphone to detect the distinct frequency of mosquito wing beats, a sound unique to these insects. To develop this feature, we've created a comprehensive mosquito sound dataset, capturing recordings in various environments and distances, and across different smartphone models.
02
AI and Machine Learning Development
The AI, trained with this dataset, discerns mosquito presence from sound. This data, including control recordings in mosquito-free areas, trains the AI to identify mosquito presence and evaluate the sensitivity of various smartphone microphones.
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User Interface and Interaction
The AI, trained with this dataset, discerns mosquito presence from sound. This data, including control recordings in mosquito-free areas, trains the AI to identify mosquito presence and evaluate the sensitivity of various smartphone microphones.The app’s user interface is intuitive, transitioning to a compass-like display upon detecting a mosquito. This radar-like feature guides users toward the mosquito with audio-visual cues, showing the insect's relative position for precise targeting.
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Data Sharing and Mapping Integration
As the user base grows, the app offers an option to share data on detected mosquitoes. With user consent, this information is correlated with mapping systems like Google Maps. This feature creates a comprehensive, visual representation of mosquito activity, enhancing public awareness and aiding in community-wide prevention efforts.
Our Future
Enhanced Sensory Augmentation
Audio
Same concept of audio sensory augmentation can be applied to solve other human needs such as monitoring irregular breathing or sleep apnea.
Visual
In the next phase of our innovation, visual aspect of sensory augmentation will be added by using the camera function in our smartphone to provide more precise location of the mosquitos.
Self-improving
The integration of machine learning means that Buzz Alert will continue to improve its detection capabilities based on user feedback and growing data sets. Over time, the app becomes more adept at identifying mosquito presence with greater accuracy.
