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University of Mississippi deploys PopID automated temperature testing

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August 28, 2020

The University of Mississippi has deployed PopID's "Return to Learn" platform, which utilizes PopEntry+ for automated temperature testing, a health screening questionnaire and on-campus certification, according to a press release.

Once students, faculty, administrators and athletic staff scan their faces into the system via a website, they need only stand before the fixed device to be recognized and have their temperatures taken instantly, hands-free, with or without masks. If they are shown not to have a fever, they will receive a text message confirming their daily health status, thus allowing entry to other campus buildings. PopID is offering academic institutions a discount for its "Return to Learn" platform.

"We are pleased to add PopID's technology to the steps we are taking to ensure their safety on and off the field," Keith Carter, athletic director, University of Mississippi, said in the press release.

In addition to temperature screenings, PopEntry offers college communities enhanced security using advanced facial recognition technology. When affixed to the entryway of a dormitory, for example, the hands-free device can unlock the door when the student is recognized. It is easily adaptable to a variety of on-campus locations, e.g., library turnstiles, dining halls, auditoriums and stadiums, and is expandable to include pay-by-face transactions on and around campus using PopID's PopPay function.

Dozens of large and small academic institutions are installing PopEntry+, including: University of Antelope Valley (California), Bismarck State College (North Dakota), Lane College (Tennessee), Lock Haven University (Pennsylvania), Metropolitan Community College Kansas City (Missouri) and University of Redlands (California).

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