IoT-Enhanced Airborne Pathogen Surveillance in Healthcare Environments using Deep Generative Networks
V S Prabhu, Satheeshkumar Sekar, Samiappan Dhanalakshmi, N. Mohankumar, B. Gopi, S. Murugan
Abstract
In hospital settings, airborne pathogens present significant risks to the health and safety of workers and patients. This research proposes an enhanced method for airborne pathogen detection by integrating deep generative networks (DGNs) with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The system uses a network of IoT sensors placed in hospitals to continuously monitor environmental factors, including humidity, temperature, and particulate matter, to identify pathogens. By analyzing the data collected by the sensors, DGNs can accurately detect the amount and kind of airborne pathogens by modeling complicated patterns. The system's deep generative method enhances the model's capacity to identify minute variations in pathogen levels by producing artificial data that complements sensor data. The possibility of spreading infection may be greatly reduced with real-time data processing and analysis, which enables quick alerts and responses. The proposed system's capacity to enhance infection control measures and sustain a safer hospital environment is shown via simulations and real implementations, proving its efficiency. Integrating IoT real-time monitoring capabilities with DGNs' complex analytical capability signifies a notable leap forward in pathogen surveillance.