The US FDA has now defined the correct operation of “Thermal Imaging Systems”, colloquially known as “fever cameras”. Many in video surveillance have interpreted the FDA’s decision to temporarily lift 510(k) clearance requirements for fever cameras to mean that ‘anything goes’, ignoring well-established global standards. However, this latest FDA guidance show that… Read More »
Reference Link Kiosk Worker Catalog Multi-Vendor Westminster, CO September 2020 — The kiosk association (KMA) is proud to announce the first multi-vendor kiosk solution catalog for COVID-related kiosk “worker” solutions. Over twenty different solutions related to COVID and Temperature are available for purchase. CAKCEK, our authorized distributor, has been actively bidding this catalog of solutions in various RFPs… Read More »
Are touchless temperature checks unreliable when it comes to COVID-19? Thursday Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, calls temperature checks unreliable. Nice video coverage by LocalMemphis TV news channel Excerpt: Thursday Dr. Anthony Fauci advised that temperature checks are not reliable especially during hot days. “Dr. Fauci was just pointing out… Read More »
Editors Note – Thanks to our friends at Storm-Interface in the U.K. for forwarding this information. As explained in the recent press release, the MHRA cautions against over-reliance on temperature screening for detection of COVID-19. Businesses and workplaces are advised to follow the government advice on safe working during COVID-19, as well as implementing scientifically reliable methods of testing for COVID-19 where practicable.… Read More »
Temperature Kiosk Market Report The Kiosk Manufacturer Association recently participated in a temperature kiosk market report conducted by IPVM, one of the premier sources for video surveillance. Video surveillance is not the only market that has pivoted to medical device sales (admitted or not). Kiosk suppliers, hard hit by COVID-19, have also joined this emerging segment. Inside this report,… Read More »
Self-Service Kiosk Products for Coronavirus from the KMA July 20, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time WESTMINSTER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces specific product listings for coronavirus-related self-service assistance. Tailored specifically for coronavirus product offerings are the following: Temperature kiosks for screening and fever detection. Over 20 solutions to choose from and they range from less than a… Read More »
Our primer on Temperature Device Sensors Introduction We will be adding to this on ongoing basis but being able to identify and compare self-service devices used in a healthcare application is important. If antibody tests were being dispensed, we’d want to know those test kits were accurate. Same for touchscreen cleaners. Matrix Comparison Comparing Temperature Sensor Devices Industrial… Read More »
As government and corporate America develop post-COVID-19 action plans for responsibly reopening the country, some businesses are scrambling to keep up with the demand for thermal cameras, which many believe can help identify novel coronavirus cases via elevated temperature detection. We see many RFPs from governmental agencies for temperature and thermal sensing devices. Federal such FEMA and the… Read More »
