Technology

DeCurtis deploys thermal shield kiosk at Seattle zoo

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August 28, 2020

DeCurtis Corp., a provider of location and proximity enabled solutions, has launched its DeCurtis Shield at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, in a pilot to enhance the health, safety and security of participating employees and special event visitors, according to a press release.

The nonprofit Woodland Park Zoo offers a 92-acre urban forest retreat to Northwest communities, and now operates under enhanced safety protocols including guest and staff face coverings, social distancing and frequent cleaning.

"As a local destination, not only do we have our guests and staff to keep safe, but also the nearly 1,000 animals that call this place home," Michele Smith, chief financial officer at Woodland Park Zoo, said in the press release. "We're excited to see how this pilot can add layers of protection and peace of mind in a place that has become a true community oasis."

DeCurtis Shield kiosks will assess temperature using smart thermography cameras at the thermal brain tunnel with patent-pending methodology to provide body temperature.

For an update on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected kiosks, click here.