FLIR Systems introduces Elara FR-345-EST security camera for “rapid and accurate” elevated skin temperature screening

The system provides for a safe and effective environment at high-traffic airports, stadiums, commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities to quickly assess skin temperature at access control points. The Elara FR-345-EST automatically guides to the part of the body that most closely correlates to core body temperature: the inner-canthus (or the inner eye of a human face) without sacrificing accuracy or the ability to maintain social distancing guidelines.

The Elara FR-345-EST camera can serve as a stand-alone system without the need for desktop software or as part of a broader access control regime designed to improve people flow for elevated skin temperature screening while simultaneously improving the accuracy of finding the inner-canthus, balancing the needs of personal safety and convenience.

It also integrates with a variety of third party video management systems (VMS), including the FLIR United VMS, to enable fast integration within existing security infrastructures and avoid adding risk to network IT security.

Improved speed and accuracy

Through the use of integrated algorithms and a convolutional neural network, as individuals pass through the screening process the interactive on-screen prompts assist with eyewear identification, proper pose, positioning and head orientation. This enables the cameras’ on-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automatically locate and measure the temperature at the inner-canthus with an accuracy of +/- 0.5° C (+/- 0.9° F).

The improved AI capabilities with the on-camera software also enhances the screening assessment time to an average of one-second-per-individual after the subject is in a stationary position in front of the camera and once eyewear has been removed, helping to keep lines of workers, spectators, guests, students and patients moving and to eliminate any potential crowding at checkpoints.

Further, the self-screening operation provides instant go/no-go feedback, while the adaptive alarm threshold feature can be used to minimise false alarms to account for natural body temperature fluctuations throughout the day.

Flexible VMS and access control integration

The Elara FR-345-EST reduces set-up time and calibration while improving real-time operator decision-making with on-edge analytics. Now, the user has the ability to simply self-start by connecting the camera to a smart monitor with a web browser to view a live user interface.

While the camera removes the need for a dedicated operator specific to elevated skin temperature front line screening, integrators, customers and their staff can still expect a seamless user experience.

Importantly, these cameras can be customised to meet specific integrator or customer needs. In addition, FLIR Systems offers extended system training and support for customers and users.

*Further detail on the new solution is available online at www.flir.com/fr-345-est