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Perhaps one of the best and main applications of technology is in the fight against diseases. Many tech companies around the world are studying ways to combat the spread of diseases and improve health as a whole using devices to measure temperature. Today, this focus is heavily directed toward monitoring and fighting the coronavirus. Keeping establishments operating during the pandemic is a challenge for companies that provide essential services to the population or those already authorized to operate. For this to happen in a healthy way, it is necessary to follow the safety rules determined by municipal and state public authorities, but companies can use other measures to minimize the risk of the virus spreading. One of the first actions that every company should implement is checking temperature at the entrance. For example, general retail stores and supermarkets are using infrared thermometers upon the arrival of customers and employees to prevent access to the location by anyone presenting a temperature above normal. Infectious disease specialists validate this behavior as necessary and safe for dealing with the pandemic. ALSO READ: • Computer Vision: The Complete Guide!
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Is measuring temperature important?
Yes, very much so. The use of infrared thermometers is an excellent way to measure and prevent contagion. Used correctly, they can greatly assist in local screening of cases. They do not replace or dispense with a medical consultation with a specialist in the field. Once the company chooses to measure the employee's body temperature, here are two tips to facilitate this process: • Screening: this is the moment to make a previous analysis of the employee or customer, thus measuring their temperature and, if possible, evaluating symptoms even before starting the workday or preventing entry into the company's environment.
• Monitoring: monitoring temperatures that indicate fever serve as possible alerts for the possibility of the virus being active in an individual, so the infrared thermometer can be a great ally for the return to activities.
What is the importance of good equipment for controlling temperature?
The protocols for resuming activities have required companies to use non-contact thermometers at their entrance to assess the temperature of each person, both for their employees and customers. Temperatures indicating fever raise an alert for the possibility of the active virus in this person. In addition to measuring temperature, the constant use of masks is being required during the workday and also during visits to the company, as well as the availability of alcohol gel and physical distancing between people of at least the minimum required. All these actions aim for a safe return and the lowest possible risk of contamination. For this reason, adopting appropriate and high-quality equipment to ensure safety, such as Pix Thermo, is extremely important.
Discover the Pix Thermo
The Pix Thermo is an automatic body temperature measurement system, combining artificial intelligence and thermal sensors to measure body temperature in a highly productive process, all in a safe and precise manner. It makes use of Artificial Intelligence so there is no need for an operator. Through thermal sensors and Computer Vision algorithms, the system precisely measures the individual's temperature, in addition to recording, analyzing, and storing the information obtained in an individual history.
Main benefits of Pix Thermo
• Accuracy: with specific sensors, Pix Thermo guarantees an accurate measurement generated in seconds.
• Productivity: the system performs measurements in 5 seconds, making it possible to consult 12 people per minute.
• Touchless: Pix Thermo works without operators and without the need to touch screens, making it a 100% safe system.
• Low cost: advantageous cost-benefit ratio compared to other body temperature measurement tools.
• Connectivity: data can be integrated with other platforms, such as CheckListFácil.
• Ergonomics: Pix Thermo comfortably accommodates people from 1.50m to 1.95m.
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Fabio Caraça
Fábio Caraça is the Chief Growth Officer at Pix Force. He leads Pix Force's transformation into a scalable SaaS operation, combining strategic vision, culture, and high-impact execution.
