Sunsitive is extremely simple to operate. When applying suntan lotion, a
layer is applied to one of the sensor’s two ‘eyes’. One eye measures
direct sun exposure while the other measures the amount of sunlight the
skin is receiving under the suntan lotion. The more time spent in the
sun, the more segments on the sensor’s display light up. When these are
all lit, an alarm sounds, telling the user that they should now apply
more lotion or move out of direct sunlight.
Sunsitive was developed using a concept as its basis rather than existing
technology. Unlike other units, it measures both UVB and UVA sunlight.
This is a major benefit as UVA is more dangerous and can lead to skin
cancer.
Everyone enjoys relaxing in the sunshine. The health benefits for both
body and soul drives millions of us to seek out the sun every year.
Unfortunately, there is a downside to this increasing desire to be
tanned. Research has shown that too much UV radiation may cause dangerous
illnesses of which the most serious are cancerous tumours known as
malignant melanoma. Furthermore, repeated sunburn at a young age is
considered especially dangerous.
So what is the answer to this potentially fatal problem? It has been
shown that good sunbathing habits and control of radiation are extremely
helpful. With this in mind, Imego initiated research into a
groundbreaking product designed to address this problem – SunSitive.
Overly long exposure to intense sunshine causes UV-burning. Light-skinned
people are especially at risk due to naturally low skin protection. Even
when protective lotion is applied, it might be done so too sparingly or
become less effective due to bathing or simply sweating in the heat. It
is also a fact that most lotions undergo an ageing process in which
protection reduces as time passes. With SunSitive, you will also have
control over exposure with or without protective lotion.
Easy operation
SunSitive is designed to be totally uncomplicated and easy to use by both
children and adults. It was our intention from day one of development to
ensure SunSitive was as easy to use as it practical and beneficial. With
this in mind, we created the following easy operational steps.
Push the reset button until you hear a signal.
Apply the protective lotion both on your body and on one of SunSitive’s
’eyes’.
Position it where it suits you best
Just read off the values shown. No calculation, no checking of watches
and no worrying if your lotion is providing adequate protection -
SunSitive puts you in control while assuming the responsibility, taking
the risk out of being in the sun.
Put your health first
Everyone has the right to enjoy the health benefits of the sun. However,
our desire for an active, outdoor lifestyle places us at odds with the
dangers presented by a steadily deteriorating natural environment and
increasing exposure to UV radiation. Let SunSitive evaluate these risks
and keep you safe in the sun.
Unique Function
SunSitive is a high-tech example of an extremely useful consumer product
born through advanced industrial research. This approach often gives rise
to the development of a specific function related to particular
requirements. SunSitive is the only commercially available device that
provides information on the actual amount of radiation to which the user
is being exposed.
Applications
Sun Dosimeter
This was SunSitive’s original intended application and the reason the
product was initially developed. Sun dosimeters register how much UV
radiation sunbathers are being exposed to and warn them when the dose is
about to exceed the daily maximum recommended limit. As well as providing
this, SunSitive also evaluates the quality of the sun lotion being used.
Solarium Control Unit
A near at hand application of
SunSitive is as a meter and control unit for solariums. Instead of simply
adjusting a timer to control the solarium, the user can control tanning
using the UV dose he/she is actually exposed to during sunning. This also
means that tanning can take place in a more controlled and individually
adjusted way. In this way a person with a sensitive complexion tans for a
shorter period determined using the control unit. Also, tanning is
controlled with regard to the quality of the lamps further minimising the
risk of over exposure if these are new.
Aid In Medical Research
The sun affects people both negatively and positively. Everyone knows
about the dangers of skin cancer due to long and intense exposure to UV
radiation. However, sunlight and UV radiation also have many positive
aspects. Light therapy is used to counteract depressions, strengthen
immune defence and to stimulate. UV radiation has been used for many
years in the treatment of psoriasis as well as different forms of eczema.
UV radiation also induces D vitamin production. In conjunction with this
there are indications that UV radiation can counteract different forms of
cancer such as prostate cancer, rickets, etc.
Concerning studies of how people are affected by sun radiation, and then
foremost UV radiation, the results of such studies would be considerably
more reliable if the actual UV radiation that the person being tested is
exposed to could be measured. As a part of these studies, Imego intends
to develop a measuring instrument the test subject can carry easily and
is able to register the UV radiation that the bearer is exposed to,
whether it is positive or negative.
Industrial Measurement and Control Unit UV light is used in many
processes in industry. Examples include:
- Drying paint
- Hardening adhesives
- Purifying water
In all these examples, controlling UV light in order to make the process
produce the desired result is of great interest. An industrial version of
SunSitive would be excellent for this purpose.
Measurement of Transmission of UV Radiation
SunSitive can also be used to measure the UV characteristics of different
materials, then foremost transmission of UV light. This is an important
property of sun lotion, among other things. It can also be of interest
when controlling the UV transmission of sunglasses.