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Overview of smart door locks and digital access systems

Smart door locks refer to advanced locking systems adopted by individuals to control  the access  to any door. These locks allow users to lock or unlock the doors using digital platforms and are majorly used across the residential and commercial sectors. They help improve  the security  of the home or industry. They are connected to electronic systems or smart home platforms so that users can control the locks using smartphones. Some smart locks also offer temporary access codes and automatic locking for the  convenience of the user .   Smart door locks use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Bluetooth-enabled locks are majorly adopted for short-range  access  and Wi-Fi-enabled locks are adopted for control from any location with internet access. Some smart locks are also integrated with biometric access that use fingerprint, facial recognition, or iris scanning. This ensures secure and personalized access to the room,  cabin,  or industry. They offer e...

An overview of Air Quality Monitoring

Air quality monitoring  refers to  collection  of  air samples and  measuring  the concentration of various pollutants in them. It  monitors  pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, and volatile organic compounds. It uses sensors, drones, monitoring stations, and satellite systems to map pollution in different areas. This  determines  the air quality standards and evaluate s  pollution levels, as well as  detect  sources of contamination.    The Air Quality Index (AQI)  represents  a standardized metric that translates comprehensive air pollution data into an easily understandable and accessible classification system. Operating on a scale of 0 to 500, the elevated AQI values highlight  deteriorating  air quality conditions and increased health risk exposure. AQI  levels  are  monitored  daily by the  regulatory bo...