Temperature Screening Update IPVM – 9/20 We wanted to update our information on thermal temperature screening. The best source for that is IPVM which tests all types of devices and reports on the “bad actors”. We do not like having to comment negatively on events but when it is in the interest of the public and American taxpayers… Read More »
New report by IPVM issued on 9/22 testing the BEMs brand of temperature scanning tablets. Guangzhou Bems (brand Benshi) is the manufacturer behind temperature terminals relabeled by over a dozen Western companies. But how well do they really work? The testing company bought and tested Bems temperature measurement tablet, examining the following: How often did it miss elevated… Read More »
PSA – VA Endangering Veteran Lives Followup — Wilkie Responds. Provides what we call the “Swiss Cheese Defense” for those who play chess. Sure it has holes, but given enough layers there are no holes. Secretary Wilkie responded to the Military Times alluding to knowing people’s temperatures even before they enter their building: Remember, we have redundancy in the… Read More »
From IEEE Spectrum Dec2020 — The no-contact temperature screening systems can be off as much as four degrees – Editors Note: this is Erik Beall writing this article and we believe his company offers fever inspection products. We cannot vouch for the accuracy of his testing as it has not been confirmed. Much of the text is a… Read More »
For the longest time American industry has had a very contradictory relationship with Asia. Back in the late 70s, we had our own experience with semiconductors (RAM) and Japan and American manufacturers. Needing to collect more seismic data do we purchase 100 devices from a US company or do we purchase 1000 devices from Japan? The outcome was… Read More »
