# Smoke-Filtering Firefighter Gadgets The 'Light Ball' is a Smoke Filter and Lighted Guidance Beacon By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-filter References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/light-ball-a-conceptual-light-and-air-purifier-for-firemen/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/32227633/Light-Ball) Two of the main inhibitors for firefighters trying to help people from escaping burning buildings are smoke and visibility, so the 'Light Ball' is designed as a smoke filter with a light to help guide everyone safely to an exit. Designed by Jang Wonkyung and Jeong ChanYeop, the conceptual 'Light Ball' would be able to be clipped onto the utility belts of firefighters and utilized within burning buildings. Whether used to help guide them back out or to help civilians find the exit, the 'Light Ball' could be activated and places to start [filtering smoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) and [lighting the route](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight) to a safe exit. Surely capable of preventing fire-related injuries, the 'Light Ball' smoke filter and lighting system could save lives in the event of an emergency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smoke Filtering Gadgets:** Opportunity to develop more advanced and efficient smoke filtering technology to aid in rescue missions and firefighter safety. - **Guidance Beacon Devices:** Opportunity to create more enhanced and interactive guidance beacon devices for use in emergency situations. - **Wearable Firefighter Tech:** Opportunity to develop more high-tech and effective wearable technology for firefighters to increase safety and communication during emergency situations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Firefighting Equipment Industry:** Potential to create new products and solutions for the firefighting equipment industry to improve firefighter safety and success during rescue missions. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity to integrate technology such as AI or IoT into firefighter equipment to make rescue missions safer and more efficient. - **Emergency Management Industry:** Opportunity to create new emergency management solutions and technology to aid in rescue missions, improve safety of first responders, and save lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md) - [Easy-to-Use Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-fire-extinguisher-redesign.md) - [Light-Integrated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airglow.md) - [Intelligent Accessible Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamptok-light.md) - [All-Inclusive Air Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-filter1.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md)