Vodafone UK, in partnership with Digital Barriers, has launched a heat detection camera to help organisations tackle the workers’ safety issue in the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
The camera combines thermal imaging and Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to screen the temperature of people as they enter buildings, the teleco said in a press release.
Each camera can check the temperature of 100 people per minute; thermal images are streamed securely and in real time to a laptop or mobile device and instant analytics provide a discreet alert that a person may have a raised temperature.
The camera has been developed by Digital Barriers, a UK based innovator supported by tech incubator Tomorrow Street and the Vodafone Business 5G accelerator. It incorporates both thermal and HD cameras that deliver reliable, real-time body temperature screening accurate to within +/- 0.3 degrees Celsius. The solution can screen up to eight people at a time and 100 every minute; it takes less than half a second to assess individual body temperatures.
Anne Sheehan, Business Director, Vodafone UK said in a written statement: During this crisis, our role has been to keep the UK connected. Now, we want to help UK organisations get their people back to work while prioritising their safety. The Heat Detection Camera is a helpful tool to support this goal, every organisation needs one. We believe technology-led solutions will play an important role in return-to-work strategies.”
Zak Doffman, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Barriers said: This Heat Detection Camera has been designed to help companies safeguard staff and customers, reopen facilities and get back to work safely. The solution combines class-leading temperature screening with highly secure remote access and alerts. Partnering with Vodafone UK to bring this to market will ensure it is widely available and supported by a world-class IoT network and managed services operation.”
The Heat Detection Camera is part of Vodafone UK’s Smart Vision Portfolio. It comes complete with a laptop and Tablet, full installation, a 24/7 secure managed service to cater for organisations with extended working hours.
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