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Building a COVID-19 Border Control System in 72 Hours
In a global crisis, innovation was essential. We built a wearable tech system with QR codes to manage borders, ensuring safety and privacy. Real solutions, real impact.
2020. The world was in chaos. COVID-19 was shutting down borders, and like everyone else, a way to protect its people was needed. We were faced with a daunting task: how to manage the influx of travelers while keeping everyone safe.
Our Solution: An Innovation Born of Necessity
We didn’t have months. We had days. We needed a solution, and we needed it fast. So, we built a wearable tech system using QR codes. Think of it as a digital shield.
1. Tracking Traveler Movement: Digital Footprints, Real-Time Data
We created wristbands with unique QR codes. By scanning these codes at checkpoints, authorities could track traveler movement. No more guesswork; we had real-time data.
2. Ensuring Compliance: Keeping Everyone Accountable
Random QR code scans ensured people were following quarantine and health protocols. It was about keeping everyone safe, and everyone accountable.
3. Facilitating Contact Tracing: Speed and Efficiency
In the event of a positive COVID-19 case, contact tracing became lightning fast. We could quickly identify who had been in close proximity, minimizing the spread.
Privacy First: Protecting Personal Data
We knew privacy was critical. So, we built in safeguards:
- Data Minimization: We only collected essential info.
- Secure Storage: Data was encrypted and locked down.
- Limited Access: Only authorized personnel could access it.
- Regular Audits: We made sure everything was compliant.
72 Hours: A Herculean Effort
We had three days. Three. Days. To conceptualize, develop, test, and deploy the entire system. It was a sprint, a marathon, and everything in between. We worked around the clock, fueled by coffee and a sense of urgency.
The Results: A Testament to Ingenuity
This wasn’t just a tech project; it was a lifeline. We showed the world what a tech community could do. We built a robust and reliable system, in record time, to protect people.
Conclusion:
When the world needed solutions, we delivered. We proved that innovation can happen anywhere, even in the most challenging times. We built a system that protected lives, and that’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
Follow Up - 2022-09-27
We shifted to Bluetooth beacons, integrating them into a comprehensive IoT solution. read more on Evolving Border Control with Bluetooth Beacons and IoT Integration
- Technology
- Innovation
- COVID-19
