Smell tester for early detection of increasing Covid-19 infections

Functional principle

The smell tester is measuring association velocity by using stable concentration profile of odor. Because of this the odor recognition is only dependent on the amount of available odor receptors.

Changes in smell is a prominent symptom of COVID-19, as has consistently been demonstrated in many countries. By using the odor tester on patients, we could quickly detect COVID-19 presence, even at low infection rates. Genius5 odor tester decrease number of asymptomatic persons.

Advantages of Genius5 Odor Tester

• Immediate result
• Much lower costs/test
• Online access for results
• No swapping needed, contact free

Summary

Studies had shown efficacy of a lockdown could be monitored by tracking changes in smell and taste in the population. A sustainable, effective detection system is essential to allow healthy individual back to normal life.