Etnus Obtains Patent for Access Control System Based on Body Temperature Information

[▲ Entry log system installed at Eturnus headquarters]

ITNUS, a management support service specialist company (CEO Im Gak-gyun), announced on the 17th that it has obtained a patent for the "Access Control System Based on Body Temperature Information and Access Control Method Using the Same (Patent No. 10-2021-0143154)." ITNUS developed the body temperature information-based access control system to reduce face-to-face contact and simplify the processes of measuring body temperature and manual input, thereby enhancing convenience for employees.

The body temperature information-based access control system records access information automatically by measuring the visitor’s body temperature with a smart thermometer, followed by facial recognition via a camera to identify the individual. Privacy protection is strengthened by using hash data related to facial features instead of directly using facial feature data.

Visitors can prevent cross-infection that may occur during direct use of the thermometer and manual entry of access logs through the facial recognition-enabled smart thermometer. Since body temperature measurement and access control occur simultaneously, commuting time can be shortened.

Park Mi-jung, a curator at ITNUS’s Curation Business Team, said, “It was cumbersome to measure body temperature directly with a thermometer placed at the door every morning and record it manually, but after introducing the access control system, commuting has become faster and safer. The inconvenience of sharing thermometers with others has also been resolved, making it more satisfactory.”

Additionally, the body temperature information-based access control system utilizes data grouping to quickly extract related contacts in case of confirmed cases. Visitors can also directly register access information through the system, making data utilization easier.

By checking the history stored in the database, preventing further spread and managing infectious diseases becomes easier. In particular, ITNUS explained that if a suspected COVID-19 case arises during the screening process or if the body temperature exceeds the standard, an alarm is sent to the HR manager for immediate response.

Park Min-a, team leader of the PL team at ITNUS Corporate Research Institute, said, “We started development when we were not yet familiar with app development based on the Tizen OS, so we invested a long time in system development. It is a project we are very attached to.” She added, “Seeing employees use it every morning and express satisfaction made us feel proud of the results of our efforts.”

Meanwhile, as a management support service specialist company, ITNUS is digitally transforming HR and general affairs tasks and strengthening technological competitiveness by linking intangible services through patents. Currently, ITNUS holds six patents, including the “Access Control System Based on Body Temperature Information and Access Control Method Using the Same.”