Governmental regulations all over the world have created an urgent need for solutions to secure social distancing in public buildings to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Infineon Technologies AG has developed a solution that counts people while entering and leaving buildings or rooms to ensures social distancing guidelines can be upheld. The Smart entrance counter solution is a miniaturized, discrete radar board (20 mm x 15 mm) that accurately and anonymously counts people with one single 60 GHz radar sensor and integrated software. A traffic light system informs if a potential occupant is admitted.
“We aimed at quickly creating an effective solution that allows everyone of us to securely move within public spaces, in offices, airports or restaurants according to the regulations of the so-called new normal”, said Andreas Urschitz, division president, power and sensor systems at Infineon Technologies.
”Our Smart entrance counter solution is a closed system. On the one hand, it prevents overcrowding, on the other hand, it enables businesses to keep their operations running. And most importantly, due to the use of radar technology personal data are 100 percent protected. The system counts a person, but does not know who it is.”
The expected volume for this kind of solution amounts to 90 million units globally. Infineon’s Smart entrance counter solution with XENSIV™ 60 GHz radar sensor works contactlessly and can easily be installed on the side or ceiling of an entrance or exit. It can be implemented in all kinds of building types, such as public buildings, retail and grocery stores, restaurants, schools or corporate spaces, canteens, offices and the like.
Furthermore, Infineon is already working on the next generation that will include further features, that is expected to debut in September 2020.
