Disinfection behavior tracking and ranking

This invention describes an input device, like a keyboard or touchscreen, that can disinfect itself using ultraviolet (UV) light. It works by having a UV light source inside the device that shines through a special transparent outer layer, killing germs on the surface you touch. The system can also collect data on usage and disinfection effectiveness, potentially using this information to adjust the UV treatment and provide feedback.

Why it matters: The sophisticated data collection and dynamic control described, particularly for behavior modification, is more achievable with today's advanced AI/ML and sensor integration, which have matured significantly since 2021.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom UV-transmissive overlay, integrated UV source, reflective keys.

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