Door Industry Journal - Summer 2020

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Automated Gates & Barriers Facial recognition systems and thermal imaging Airports across the globe have been using thermal scanning for some time and it’s not unusual to find face temperature or recognition devices in high security environments. During the recent pandemic, this tech has become much more mainstream and a host of new products have entered the market. Face temperature devices are not intended to diagnose or monitor any medical condition or illness but are designed as a first-line defence for organisations that want to identify and check people entering their buildings. It is down to the organisation to determine how that information is used, and the appropriate action to take. The combination of thermal imaging and infrared face detection makes for an accurate, secure and stable assessment. Linked to access control, these devices can be used at entry points or to secure a specific area within a facility – they can be a fixed terminal or portable device. What’s more it offers a cost-effective way of controlling who has access to your building and when their access is allowed This type of terminal is ideal for construction, manufacturing, small or large companies, food processing, education hospitals and surgeries. Futureproofing access control We don’t know what the future holds or whether we will be faced with another threat such as the Covid-19 pandemic and we need to be conscious that changes to our working and living spaces aren’t just a knee jerk reaction to a short-term crisis. We need to plan for the long term, to ensure our properties are fit for the future. For advice on access control and the range of technologies available visit bftautomationuk.com or call the northern team on 0161 456 0456 or the southern team on 01488 674750.