# 5G-Connected Emergency Masks The Conceptual 5G Navigation Fire Mask Guides Users to Exits By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-navigation-fire-mask References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/12/18/this-futuristic-fire-mask-uses-5g-to-guide-you-to-the-nearest-exit/) The conceptual 5G navigation fire mask has been designed by Young June Kim of the Fountain Studio as a connected piece of [safety equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati) that could help to effectively streamline protocol in emergency situations. The masks would be stored in emergency boxes throughout a business or home and would provide users with a way to maintain fresh air access in the event of a fire. The unit would flash a [navigation light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight) in front of the user to guide them using [5G connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-5g-m7) to the nearest exit to prevent them from having to stumble around in smoke-filled areas. The conceptual 5G navigation fire mask features an adhesive tape around the edge for affixing it onto the face, which will allow for handsfree operation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Safety Equipment:** The use of 5G connectivity to create connected safety equipment like the 5G Navigation Fire Mask presents opportunities for disruption in the safety equipment industry. - **Handsfree Operation:** The incorporation of adhesive tape in the design of the mask that allows handsfree operation presents an opportunity for disruption in the wearable technology industry. - **Smart Navigation in Emergency Situations:** The use of 5G connectivity to provide smart navigation in emergency situations presents an opportunity for disruption in the navigation and mapping industry. ### Where This Applies - **Safety Equipment:** The use of connected safety equipment like the 5G Navigation Fire Mask presents disruption opportunities in the safety equipment industry. - **Wearable Technology:** The incorporation of adhesive tape in the 5G Navigation Fire Mask design presents disruption opportunities in the wearable technology industry. - **Navigation and Mapping:** The incorporation of smart navigation capabilities in the 5G Navigation Fire Mask presents disruption opportunities in the navigation and mapping industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Industrial AR Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokid-xcraft-5g.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-face-mask-1.md)