Huntley, IL.  – February 24th, 2021

As schools, businesses and government buildings implement reopening plans during the COVID-19 pandemic, non-contact temperature scanning and assessment devices are becoming an integral part of an initial check at entry points to identify and limit entry of people who may have elevated temperatures. The FDA and CDC have issued guidance indicating thermal imaging systems and non-contact infrared thermometers, which are non-contact temperature assessment devices, may be used to measure a person's temperature. An elevated temperature is one way to potentially identify a person who may have an infection or is presenting symptoms in an effort to reduce or prevent local transmission. 

Talkaphone's new Biometric Screening Panel facilitates an organization’s ingress procedures and check-in process with contactless temperature measurement via thermopile infrared sensor and includes local audible warnings when abnormal temperature is detected.

The AC-BP screening panel can integrate with access control systems through relay or Wiegand output and is designed to provide real-time data with face recognition with or without a mask and supports live camera view for two-way communication.

Today I unboxed my new demo unit of Talkaphone's Biometric Screening Panel which is an access control solution providing contactless temperature measurement, mask detection, and face recognition. Let’s check it out!

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Huntley, IL.  – November 30th, 2020

How to Test PoE for IP Security Cameras

The wiring of security cameras has become much easier since the introduction of Power over Ethernet (PoE). This innovative method of powering internet capable devices means that no external power supply is needed, and power is transferred over the Ethernet cable used to connect the IP camera to the system.

The system is simple, although ensuring that the camera receives power and the amount of power is enough to ensure stable operation is sometimes frustrating and when something goes wrong, the only effective way of identifying what has happened is to use a portable network tester that’s capable of measuring PoE.

What POE Options Are Available?  

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Huntley, IL.  – April 27th, 2020

Rapidly Scanning Employees and Guest Entering Your Business

FLIR is your premier FDA 510(k) certified thermography solution which can help in the global fight to limit access of potentially infected personnel to enter your facility. At airports, seaports, office buildings, and other mass gathering areas, FLIR thermal cameras are forming the first line of defense for public health organizations and industries faced with managing the risks associated with a global pandemic. These groups are using FLIR thermal imaging cameras and screening software for the initial screening needed to help detect people with signs of elevated skin temperature, or EST. Once identified, these people can be checked with a medical device to see if they have a fever, one of the symptoms of a coronavirus or other flu infection. This is a simple but effective way to help prevent the spread of virus among larger populations. 

Not Just Any Camera Will Do 

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Huntley, IL.  – April 20th, 2020

be Seen. be Heard. bAlert!

bAlert is Talkaphone’s newest product offering. The safety, security, and well-being of education, healthcare, municipal, and corporate businesses are top of mind. bAlert is Talkaphone’s new personal safety and mass notification solution. The bAlert platform provides end-to-end protection when a critical or non-critical event occurs. bAlert consists of a Mobile Safety App, Computer Panic Buttons, Bluetooth Panic Buttons, and an integrated emergency alert portal.

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