The sensor can take a high- tech approach and communi- cate to the HVAC system to au- tomatically adjust air intake to improve air quality , or it can take a low-tech approach , such as triggering a light or alarm for someone to open a window or change filters . This is a game-changer for those of us who have no idea about the quality of the air we are breath- ing indoors
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Pangaro : I understand that HALO has won quite a few awards recently . What are they for ?
Antar : HALO has been bless- ed with the recognition of 53 cross-industry awards and counting .
Our most recent are two ‘ AS- TORS ’ awards received for Best Environmental
Monitoring Device and Best Back to Work Technology Solution . We are humbled the judges continue to recognize HALO ’ s impact as a multi-sensor device to stop vaping , and improve building health and the safety of its oc- cupants .
Pangaro : What are the most important factors that deter- mine air quality in a building ?
Antar : Replenishment of fresh air and filtering out harmful items such as Carbon Dioxide ( CO₂ ), Particulate Matter ( 1 μm , 2.5 μm , 10 μm ), Humidi- ty ( RH ), Volatile Organic Com- pounds ( VOCs ), and Nitrogen Dioxide ( NO₂ ).
Pangaro : How can a HALO smart sensor help ensure the air quality is acceptable , healthy , and safe ?
Antar : HALO provides a re- al-time indication of the po- tential risk for the spread of air- borne infectious diseases in buildings .
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