HotHEAD™ CCTV
Cameras
Reading Human Body Temperatures
& Detecting Abnormally High Readings
Using a CCTV camera with “Infrared Temperature Detection” it is possible to detect an elevated body temperatures in a person which gives a possible early warning someone has a fever and may have Covid-19.
Rapid identification of a fever is a great help to screening and protecting staff & visitors of any business, it’s contactless, easy and fast.
CCTV Cameras equipped with “Infrared Temperature Detection” are actually a “2 in 1” device, they have a standard IP CCTV camera and an additional infrared detection module that can read the thermal temperature of a human by the Infrared it gives off.
Infra Temperature detection cameras that help with the detection of a high temperature (an early known indicator of Covid-19) are known as “ITDCs” and can be roughly split into two options for the user.
Option 1 - HotHEAD™ Crowd
Long Range Temperature Cameras - more than 1 Metre.
- Automated temperature checking of Staff, Customers & Visitors
- Software available for Windows PCs
- Pop up Warnings on High Temperature Detection
- Email Notifier of High Temperatures Including Snapshots
- Automatic Mask Detection & Notification
- Audible Warning Message - "High Temperature Detected"
- Simultaneously checks Multiple Faces
- FTP Function to alert Head Office or Off-site Personnel
- Quality CCTV images for Easy ID & Locating of Visitor
- OnVif stream Links into Existing CCTV if required
The HotHEAD™ "Crowd" can read temperatures of people over a metre away and is therefore classed as a long range thermal camera.
These cameras can simultaneously read multiple people at a distance and therefore the subject's temperature can be read without any participation in the process. Great for capturing people in a busy environment where you can position cameras to capture people's temperature by strategic placing of the camera(s).
This means it's a superb tool for early detection of Covid19.
Whilst not foolproof, the early detection of people with a high temperature is one of the best tools in helping to identify and limit the spread of Covid19.
In the HotHEAD™ "Crowd" software you can set your own thresholds for what will be classed as a "high temperature" so you can be as cautious or strict as your own internal policies dictate.
Long range temperature readers are a good choice for busy shops and buildings where people are coming and going without any appointments or other visitor control. These cameras can be made to inform the visitor or staff of high temperature via audible warnings or software supplied with the cameras. The long distance temperature reading of these cameras makes them more expensive to buy than the short range readers.
Within the camera you can set it also to alert if someone is not wearing a mask. This is especially useful for retailers or on public transport or if you have a general policy that masks should be warn at all times.
5 ways the HotHEAD™ "Crowd" can alert you ...
... it has detected a High Temperature or someone not wearing a mask ...
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1) By instant notifications triggering software on a networked computer & keeping historical & searchable records if required.
A Windows notification instantly pops up on all PCs running the HotHEAD™M software warning of the high temperature or someone not wearing a mask. The software logs the time, date and temperature
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2) Plays a warning message directly from the camera
A raised temperature or not wearing a mask (if enabled) can trigger a customisable warning message stored in the camera's memory and played through the camera's built-in speaker.
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3) Emails a snapshot of the person
Automatically sends colour and thermal images of the person detected with temperature overlays as attachments on an email. The email also includes detailed information on when, where and why the alert was triggered.
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4) Triggers devices by closing a relay contact on the camera for example switching on a discreet light in the shop
A clever but simple way of alerting staff members to a high temperature reading without creating panic among staff or customers in a shop.
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5) FTPs a snapshot of the person
By automatically uploading (FTP) a snapshot of the person detected with a high temperature. Each snapshot includes a temperature as an overlay.
Automatic Solution with No Contact
These cameras can be made to inform the visitor or staff of a high temperature via audible warnings or software supplied with the cameras. Typically reading temperatures at around 2.5M, these cameras are more expensive to buy than the short range readers but require little human contact.
Simultaneous Multi Face Detection in Crowds
These cameras can simultaneously read multiple people at a distance. Great for capturing temperatures of people in a busy environment where you can position cameras to capture people’s temperature by strategic placing of the camera(s).
Useful Mask Notification
Within the camera you can set it also to alert if someone is not wearing a mask. This is useful if you have a policy that masks should be warn at all times.
Ideal for Retailers
... to detect whether customers are wearing a face mask and to monitor for elevated temperatures.
Ideal for Busy Healthcare Clinics & Sites
... to Closely Monitor the Health of Patients
Ideal for Customer Facing Service Businesses such as banks, travel agents
... to Protect Staff & Customers in their Branches
Ideal for Lively Hospitality Venues
... for Monitoring Visitor Access
Ideal for Academic Sites such as Schools & Colleges
... for Keeping an Eye on Pupils
Ideal for Transport Hubs
... For Monitoring Crowded "Hotspots"
Ideal for Council Properties
... For Monitoring Visitors in Public Spaces
Option 2 - HotHEAD™ Selfie
Short Range Temperature Cameras - Under 1 Metre
- Built-in 7" Monitor Screen
- Self Check Non-contact Safe Solution
- Short Range up to 1m Reading Distance
- Automatically Reads the Temperature of Visitors
- Low Cost & Portable
- Built In Facial Recognition
- Stand Alone Unit or can be Networked
- Good Return on Investment
- Suits Appointment & Visitor Type Businesses
- Helps Detect High Temperatures (An Early Sign Of Covid-19)
The short range readers often are manufactured with a small attached CCTV monitor so that the subject can stand in front of the camera and see what their own reading is. Is it high or low and do they have a temperature or not? This instant feedback to customers and staff is great for non-confrontational management after detection of a high temperature.
The short range readers tend to be a good choice for businesses that have people book appointments or have low volume “walk in and wait customers”. The customer can be asked to check their temperature by standing in front of the camera. It’s easy, safe and gives fast results.
Within the camera you can set it also to alert if someone is not wearing a mask. This is useful if it is difficult to maintain a safe social distance in your premises or business and you have a policy that masks should be warn at all times.
With the short range option, the cameras get a good full facial shot so some like the HotHEAD Selfie have built in facial recognition. This allows the cameras to be used to perform other functions like open doors. Note* - this is only possible by integration into other systems.
5 ways the HotHEAD™ Selfie can help your business ...
...by allowing visitors to “self check” themselves in front of its camera with built in screen, it can ...
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1) Face Mask Detection (On or Off)
Depending on your organisation’s policy or current government legislation you can set the HotHEAD™ Selfie to detect whether a visitor is wearing a mask. A self playing message will alert your visitor if a mask is required but isn’t being worn.
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2) Detects Abnormally High Temperatures in Visitors
On presenting themselves in front of the screen, the "Selfie" will measure the human body temperature and alert them if it over the threshold you have set (usually around 38°C).
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3) Face Recognition checks your local "face" database
The "Selfie" can store hundreds of faces in its database (these might be staff, customers or both) then compare a visitor against this to allow them access into a building using an industry standard access control signal.
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4) Portable & easily moved from branch to branch
Thanks to a tripod mount option, the "Selfie" is easy to move around your premises as the needs of your business change or new regulation dictates.
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5) High Temperature or No Mask Alert to Managers
Using the HotHEAD™ software (available in both Basic & Standard Stay Safe kits) a manager or receptionist can be alerted that a visitor with no mask or an abnormally high temperature has been detected.
Lower Cost Semi-Automatic Solution
These cameras need the subject to be closer and pretty much standing in front of the camera. Because the infra detection module can’t read at a long distance, these cameras tend to be much lower cost than the long distance readers.
Built-In Monitor for 'self-checking'
Often are manufactured with a small attached CCTV monitor so that the subject can stand in front of the camera and see what their own reading is. Instant feedback to customers and staff is great for non confrontational management after detection of a high temperature.
Facial Recognition
Allows integration into 3rd party software - ideal for access control systems. These cameras also feature "Face Mask" Detection meaning you can deny access to any visitor that isn't complying with your organisation's COVID-19 Policy.
Read the full HotHEAD™ SELFIE spec here.
Ideal for Appointmenet Type Businesses
... such as hair salons monitoring customers as they enter.
Ideal for Surgeries such as Dentists & Doctors
... to Closely Monitor the Health of Visitors & Patients
Ideal for Services with "Walk In" Sites
... such as Solicitors, Accountants to Protect Clients and Staff
Ideal for Membership Only Clubs
... such as Gyms where Guest Access can be monitored.
Ideal for Nurseries & Childcare Sites
... where general public access is restricted.
Ideal for restaurants or Take Aways
... and similar "Walk in & Wait" type locations.
HotHEAD™ Selfie or Crowd - which do I need?
Whilst the use of CCTV technology may seem expensive to protect your staff and customers in reality by controlling the spread keeping your staff healthy and protected the investment in this technology may actually save you money by keeping the business going with the least amount of problems in this difficult time.
HotHEAD ™ CROWD
BEST FOR... for Busy shops, public areas (libraries, cinemas etc) , transport hubs, larger hospitality venues.
PROs
Simultaneous multiple detection. Longer range. No subject participation needed. Rapid scanning.
CONs
More Expensive.
HotHEAD ™ Selfie
BEST FOR... Appointment type businesses (Dentist, hairdressers etc) or a simple method to monitor incoming staff each day.
PROs
Built in monitor, gives immediate feed back, self contained, low cost, built in facial recognition.
Cons
Needs subject to participate and stand in front of the monitor.
HotHead ™ by System Q Ltd
- A Great British CCTV Brand
