# Gas Mask Gadget Chargers The AIRE Mask Uses Kinetic Energy from Breathing to Charge an iPod By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aire-mask References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/aire-concept-mask-produces-electricity-wearers-breath.html) & [soliddesignconsultancy](http://www.soliddesignconsultancy.com/blog/?p=337) Residents of smoggy cities will flip over the AIRE mask. The AIRE mask is a [kinetic gadget charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-wireless-charger) designed to capture the wind energy from the wearers breath. The mask is designed to be worn both indoors and outdoors and is a great way to give a dead gadget an extra bit of juice. The AIRE mask would be a big hit in cities such as Los Angeles or San Bernadino. These California cities are famous for their [poor air quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta) and high populations. Giving the residents of these cities a [functional breathing mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask) could go along way into improving respiratory health in those areas. This in turn would cut hospital costs making everyone a winner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Kinetic Energy-generating Gadgets:** Developing gadgets that use kinetic energy as a power source can reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of wearable technology in healthcare can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. - **Green Technology:** Investing in green technology can help address climate change and promote a more sustainable future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Integrating technology into healthcare can help improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing kinetic energy-generating gadgets can provide an innovative selling point for consumer electronics companies. - **Renewable Energy:** Investing in the development of kinetic energy technology can promote the growth of sustainable and renewable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Tech Air-Purifying Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [Powered Breathability Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-face-mask.md) - [Air-Purifying Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyzon-zone-headphones.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md)