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22Miles introduces digital signage solutions to support safe return to work

June 18, 2020

22Miles, a provider of experiential 3D wayfinding and digital signage technology, launched a Protection-as-a-Service solution in response to the need for distanced communication to aid in public health management and mitigation, according to a press release.

22Miles created TempDefend as a protective digital signage communication and direction tool, providing a building's first point of communication and management in the prevention of viral spread. Using 22Miles' thermo-sensing technology, TempDefend couples advanced camera hardware, facial and body temperature detection software, integrated sensors and dynamic machine learning algorithms for existing or new digital signage displays. 

Delivering a plug-and-play solution for contactless communication that can be easily deployed at a building entrance or at interior building checkpoints in offices, retail stores, universities, medical facilities, transportation and other spaces, TempDefend provides instruction and information to manage access and navigation while implementing procedures for the health and safety of everyone.

The process is touch-free: TempDefend delivers voice instructions to direct individuals into a camera frame, allowing the thermal sensor technology to scan their temperature from up to four feet away.  

The temperature reading is then used in a workflow suited to the organization's needs, including access control integration, video calling with reception, data analysis and notification or even facial recognition. 

If an elevated temperature of 99.5 degrees or higher is detected, TempDefend will initiate the response sequence, such as rejecting building access, prompting a video call, suggesting a face mask or providing other instructions. On the backend, building operators can view data in a live, thermal or LED view to make informed decisions within seconds. 

TempDefend can integrate into any existing display or kiosk, or purchased as a complete software, screen and mount system of software, screen and mount, that relies on U.S.-based manufacturing and technology vendors, such as Intel for its Intel Real Sense Camera and FLIR for its thermal sensor technology, with customization capabilities. 

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Image courtesy of 22Miles.