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New epidemic management solution from HK lab

Hong Kong’s Smart Government Innovation Lab has once again put out a new solution, developed by a company supported by and operating within it.

The company is now seeking start-ups, SMEs, other companies or government agencies to acquire and apply the technologies.

Solution description

The solution is epidemic prevention and control management system.

The face + iris recognition system provides customers with the highest secure identity recognition solution and a “Touch-free Access” experience.

Contactless access control systems do not have the risk of bacterial transmission. At the same time, it is not affected by masks and glasses.

The solution has a temperature detection function which automatically checks and records temperature when entering.

Advantages of the system

  1. High hygiene and security: The system is non-contact temperature detection and personnel identification. No need to take off masks, glasses and other protective measures, this can effectively prevent cross-infection.
  2. Fast recognition speed: Binding measurement temperature and identity information within 2s, suitable for places with many people, easy to complete temperature monitoring and identify personal identity simultaneously.
  3. Rapid deployment: Install and use instantly.
  4. Traceability: All people’s entry and exit records and temperature are recorded in real-time. In the case of confirmed cases, relevant contacts can be traced back.

Application Areas

The solution can be applied in the areas of City Management, Commerce and Industry, Development, Employment and Labour, Environment, Health, Housing, Infrastructure, Population, Recreation and Culture, as well as Social Welfare.

Technologies Used

The solution employs Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Facial Recognition as well as Iris Recognition.

Use Case

The company’s identification system is non-contact and not affected by masks. It can accurately identify personally identifiable information and record body temperature.

The system is able to identify all incoming personnel and measure their temperature and bind temperature data to everyone in real-time.

Since the coronavirus is a transmissible disease, once a suspected patient is found. It needs to find close contacts with patients.

This will be an effective means to prevent the spread of the epidemic. And our system can find people who have close contact with suspect patients in a short time.

The company’s system is suitable for use in all departments, it was noted in the press release.

Other solution aimed at helping curb the spread of coronavirus

OpenGov Asia earlier reported that the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab firm launched the Thermal Imaging Body Temperature Measurement Solution.

With this technology, public places for various entrances and exits can measure body temperature in a fast and effective way.

It can also prompt alerts from the system automatically in case the body temperature in an individual has exceeded the normal level.

The solution can be applied in the areas of healthcare, housing and population monitoring. It employs Data Analytics and Video Analytics.

About the Smart Government Innovation Lab

The HKSAR government established the Smart Government Innovation Lab in 2018 to explore hi-tech products such as AI and relevant technologies, including machine learning, big data analytics, cognitive systems and intelligent agent, as well as blockchain and robotics from firms, especially local start-ups.

The Lab is always on the lookout for innovation and technology (I&T) solutions that are conducive to enhancing public services or their operational effectiveness.

I&T suppliers are encouraged to regularly visit the Lab’s website to check on the current business and operational needs in public service delivery and propose innovative solutions or product suggestions to address them.

PARTNER

Qlik’s vision is a data-literate world, where everyone can use data and analytics to improve decision-making and solve their most challenging problems. A private company, Qlik offers real-time data integration and analytics solutions, powered by Qlik Cloud, to close the gaps between data, insights and action. By transforming data into Active Intelligence, businesses can drive better decisions, improve revenue and profitability, and optimize customer relationships. Qlik serves more than 38,000 active customers in over 100 countries.

PARTNER

CTC Global Singapore, a premier end-to-end IT solutions provider, is a fully owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) and ITOCHU Corporation.

Since 1972, CTC has established itself as one of the country’s top IT solutions providers. With 50 years of experience, headed by an experienced management team and staffed by over 200 qualified IT professionals, we support organizations with integrated IT solutions expertise in Autonomous IT, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure, Workplace Modernization and Professional Services.

Well-known for our strengths in system integration and consultation, CTC Global proves to be the preferred IT outsourcing destination for organizations all over Singapore today.

PARTNER

Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work. Our solutions enable organizations to connect the business from ideas to impact, empowering companies to accelerate the achievement of what matters most. Planview’s full spectrum of Portfolio Management and Work Management solutions creates an organizational focus on the strategic outcomes that matter and empowers teams to deliver their best work, no matter how they work. The comprehensive Planview platform and enterprise success model enables customers to deliver innovative, competitive products, services, and customer experiences. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with locations around the world, Planview has more than 1,300 employees supporting 4,500 customers and 2.6 million users worldwide. For more information, visit www.planview.com.

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION

SIRIM is a premier industrial research and technology organisation in Malaysia, wholly-owned by the Minister​ of Finance Incorporated. With over forty years of experience and expertise, SIRIM is mandated as the machinery for research and technology development, and the national champion of quality. SIRIM has always played a major role in the development of the country’s private sector. By tapping into our expertise and knowledge base, we focus on developing new technologies and improvements in the manufacturing, technology and services sectors. We nurture Small Medium Enterprises (SME) growth with solutions for technology penetration and upgrading, making it an ideal technology partner for SMEs.

PARTNER

HashiCorp provides infrastructure automation software for multi-cloud environments, enabling enterprises to unlock a common cloud operating model to provision, secure, connect, and run any application on any infrastructure. HashiCorp tools allow organizations to deliver applications faster by helping enterprises transition from manual processes and ITIL practices to self-service automation and DevOps practices. 

PARTNER

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.