Introduction
Background of the Study
Exposure to the sun is a major contributor to skin aging,
and too much can result in skin cancer. Skin cancer has been the
most commonly studied cancer site with respect to UV radiation.
The nature and timing of sun exposure appear to be important
determinants of both the degree of risk and the type of skin
cancer. Even though UV rays make up only a very small portion of
the sun’s rays, they are the main cause of the sun’s damaging
effects on the skin. UV rays damage the DNA of skin cells. Skin
cancers start when this damage affects the DNA of genes that
control skin cell growth. People who live in areas with year-
round, bright sunlight have a higher risk of skin cancer.
Spending a lot of time outdoors for work or recreation without
protective clothing and sunscreen increases your risk. Each
hour, one person dies from skin cancer. It has been on the rise
and it is being diagnosed in much younger people.
It is impossible to avoid sunlight completely, but there
are ways to help ensure you’re not getting too much sun. If you
are going to be outside, simply staying in the shade, especially
during midday hours, is one of the best ways to limit your UV
exposure from sunlight. To avoid from getting too much UV rays,
we just need to be more sun savvy and properly protect our
bodies in order to prevent the disease.
This idea leads to the conceptualization of GUARD (Guard
for UV and Radiation Device). The device and application can
help you be informed, guide and guard you from harmful UV and
radiation coming from the sun.
GUARD advises you on how long to be outside combined with
the sun’s current intensity. It also find out what sun
protection to use based on weather and UV index. GUARD also
monitors your real time UV exposure and helps you avoid sun
related skin damage.
Conceptual Framework of the Study
Basically, a system is made up of three (3) components
namely: Input, Process, and Output. This chart describes the
input, processing activities, and output for any given module.
Inputs are the information needed to solve the problem.
Processes are the steps needed based on the information from the
input to be able to attain the output. Outputs are the goal of
the problem solution. The figure describes the points where data
or information enters a system and the places where it will be
processed, as well as the actions taken and the points where data will be
the output.
TRENDS / ISSUES SYSTEMS SOLUTION
Lacks of Development
knowledge about
Design
getting too much
UV rays. Testing of
The development device to
of application address the
controlled problems
devices that
notify the user.
Needs to inform
the user in
easiest way.
Human Guard Device
Smartphone
Figure 1.
Paradigm of GUARD (Guard for UV and Radiation Device)
The trends and issues are the realities that serve as the
input for the development, design, and testing of a device to
address the trends or issues at present. That leads to the
working output prototype called GUARD.
Any of the connected users to the device can check the UV
Index of the sun and be notifying what they going to do to
protect themselves from harmful sun rays. The use of this device
takes away the suspicion from getting skin damage.
Statement of the Problem
This study focused on developing a Device –GUARD (Guard for
UV and Radiation Device). The device and application can help
you be informed, guide and guard you from harmful UV and
radiation coming from the sun.
The objectives of this project are as follows:
1. The primary objective is to make this project possible and
affordable.
2. To give people a precautions and tips to prevent the user
from burning their skin.
3. Lastly, the main objective is to make the device efficient,
safe, durable, reliable and most of all usable for every
person who always do outdoor activities.
Assumptions of the Study (Initial answer to the statement or
your expectations))
The study operates on the assumptions that there are
problems encountered by the respondents in terms of their
classroom power supervision and there are also way, methods and
strategies the respondents do in dealing with classroom power
supervision.
Finally, it is assumed that i-Classroom (Power Supervision
System) has useful software capabilities and is an efficient
tool for classroom power management
Significance of the Study
It is believed that the findings of the study will be
beneficial to students especially the millennial, and also the
workers who work at the field also known as (blue collar
workers) and lastly the people with sensitive skin. The findings
that are revealed by the study may become sources of valuable
information to the following:
Students. This research will help this group because they are
more expose on using gadgets and also they are more concern
about their skin routine. This research will be beneficial to
them because they will know the range or intensity of the UV
rays and they will be notify if the UV rays is too risky for
their skin.
Blue Collar Workers. The given result will help the workers who
are more exposed to sunlight. This research will give them
knowledge about the range of UV rays they get when they are
exposing too much under the sun.
People with sensitive skin. Like the students and the blue
collar workers, people with sensitive skin will benefit from
this research. They will be informed about the UV rays they will
get when they get exposed under the sun.
Scope and Delimitations
This study focuses on the development of GUARD (Guard for
UV and Radiation Device) using a prototype device that is
directly controlled and supervised by the user.
The device and application can help you be informed, guide
and guard you from harmful UV and radiation coming from the sun.
GUARD advises you on how long to be outside combined with
the sun’s current intensity. It also find out what sun
protection to use based on weather and UV index. GUARD also
monitors your real time UV exposure and helps you avoid sun
related skin damage.
Operation guidelines will be included, as to how it
will operate, who will operates, specific location where the
system should be located and when it will be used.
Definition of Terms
Several terms have been defined operationally for better
understanding and clarity.
GUARD (Guard for UV and Radiation Device). this refers to an
application controlled device used to monitor and detect the uv
rays.
UV Rays. Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic
radiation that makes black-light posters glow, and is
responsible for summer tans — and sunburns.
Skin Cancer. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal
skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells
(most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or
tanning beds) triggers mutations, or genetic defects, that lead
the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors.
Smartphone. A smartphone is a mobile phone with highly advanced
features. A typical smartphone has a high-resolution touch
screen display, WiFi connectivity, Web browsing capabilities,
and the ability to accept sophisticated applications.
Application. A program or piece of software designed and written
to fulfill a particular purpose of the user.
Prototype. This is an original form that serves as a model, it refers
to the mini structure form of the GUARD (Guard for UV and Radiation
Device)
Respondents. These are the sources of primary data, they refer
as the target persons of this study who corresponds to the
questions imposed to clarify in the statement of the problem.
