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Based on that, I did competitive benchmarking of Infra-red thermometers, and I studied their use and their issues:
They feel too aggressive, aren't accurate, and they devour time and personnel
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And I also I looked at checkpoints where IR thermometers might be employed.
Of subway stations, supermarkets, and others, I focused on schools specifically.
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In addition, I spoke to doctors and nurses about taking temperatures, and identified their pain points.
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Based on all this research, I knew my solution needed to respect personal space, and could be used at a supervised checkpoint. It needed to be portable, minimize cross contamination, and use inexpensive electronics that would keep costs low for schools.
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In order to make the project real, I consulted with electro-mechanical engineers, and we were able to identify some affordable existing components.
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After I understood these components, I started sketching physical form factors that would contain them.
I explored forms that feel medical grade and utilitarian, but still keep the user comfortable and in control.
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I decided to create a two-component solution.
I did a ton of physical sketch models in order to visualize the two components and how they would go together.
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The system works like this:
As students come into a school, they filter through a checkpoint: a series of mirrors lined on the wall.
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The mirrors can tilt to allow for different heights of students.
The bottom handle is coated in silver, which has incredibly strong anti-microbial properties
The student frames their face with the outline that's etched in the mirror.
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This places the sensor the correct distance and angle to capture an accurate reading of their facial blood-vessels.
This way, the students can take their own temperature, and remain comfortable and in control of their personal space.
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If there is any anomaly or fever, the supervisor is alerted. Using the screening device that's clipped to the back of the mirror, they take a secondary validation reading.
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If there is any anomaly or fever, the supervisor is alerted. Using the screening device that's clipped to the back of the mirror, they take a secondary validation reading.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/285937_3MWNoimyE0dDFv8ZykvcpPURy.jpg)
If there is any anomaly or fever, the supervisor is alerted. Using the screening device that's clipped to the back of the mirror, they take a secondary validation reading.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/285937_8_GnNZpVIq8VpqedaV75xV7OO.jpg)
The final solution is a two-component system.
The hand-held unit is simple in form, and clips on the back of the mirror, with the IR camera facing forward.
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