LXer: Embedded Linux joins the Covid-19 battle

LXer · 04-05-2020, 01:55 AM

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Embedded Linux is combating the coronavirus in thermal imaging devices such as the Kogniz’ Health Cam and a Raspberry Pi based FluSense device that analyzes coughs. We also look at open source ventilator projects and products from Aaeon, Advantech, and Seeed. AI surveillance devices that use facial recognition and other technologies to identify and track […]

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greencedar · 04-06-2020, 06:46 AM

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greencedar · 04-06-2020, 06:47 AM

Interesting article on how new Linux devices can help detect possible (note: possible), Covid-19 in individuals. The 'Kogniz Health Cam' caught my attention.

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This week, Kogniz announced a Linux-based Kogniz Health platform and Kogniz Health Cam designed to scan people entering a facility and identify anyone with an elevated temperature. Kogniz claims the solution is more accurate, affordable, and faster than posting staff with handheld thermal devices at entrances to take individual temperatures.