eNext: An IoT and AI Driven Solution to the Plugged-Ear Pandemic

According to World Health Organization (WHO), more than a billion people are at risk due to the unsafe use of earphones. This article proposes the concept of a next-generation earphone called “eNext.” Unlike existing traditional earphones eNext comprises artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT-driven technologies in order to overcome the hearing health hazards, ensure pedestrian safety, and provide health monitoring facilities. Additionally, this article formulates an IoT-based technical layout of the proposed system model and provides possible AI-driven solutions to implement the proposed services.