(24/02/2021) 

During this first stage, the system, which contributes to lowering the infection risk among passengers, has been installed in 350 turnstiles that grant access to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area. This system automatically blocks the access turnstiles when body temperatures higher than those indicated as healthy are detected or when a person not wearing the mask correctly tries to enter.

The new access control solution is directly connected to the Argentine train database in order to check the QR code necessary to access the trains at rush hour, restricted to workers deemed essential. Thus, Indra's system makes it possible to confirm the ticket reservation at peak traffic hours, confirming whether the person is an essential worker or not, and denying or allowing them to pass.

How the system works

The solution asks the traveller to show their reservation to a tablet located on top of the access control turnstile, then asks them to stand about 50 centimetres from the device, which measures their temperature and at the same time checks the correct use of the mask, using technology that combines facial recognition with thermal and visible light imaging with ultra-fast temperature controls. Finally, it makes it possible to pay with the SUBE card and pass through.

In addition, sound alerts are activated when access is authorized or denied, together with visual aid for people with hearing impairment. The technological device is also suitable for maintaining security measures in other transport stations, airports, hospitals, factories, schools or commercial buildings.