A LOCAL technology startup is launching a device that uses contact-free monitoring of daily time record and body temperature to limit the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in workplaces.

Salarium Software Philippines Inc. (Salarium) is introducing FacePass, a device that uses facial recognition for timekeeping and scanning body temperature to limit the need for human interaction.

The company started taking orders for the product on Tuesday, which it said it hopes will help the country’s fight against COVID-19.

“As we prepare ourselves for the new normal, we want to help companies create the safest and secure environment for their staff and, at the same time, adapt to the rapidly changing working set-ups,” Salarium Founder and CEO Judah Hirsch said in the statement.

Aside from facilitating contract-less monitoring, the device also uses a technology that requires employees to wear a face mask before being registered for time-in. This is seen helping the strict enforcement of safety protocols, thus limiting any possible spread of the virus, Mr. Hirsch said.

“With the seamless integration of FacePass to Salarium, it’s the perfect timekeeping solution for any business as we move towards the new normal and beyond,” he added.

Salarium currently offers payroll and timekeeping systems that use technology such as biometrics, mobile phones, and a bundy clock. It is incorporated in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and has had clients such as franchisers of 7-Eleven convenience stores.

The FacePass device is available for a minimum 24-month subscription at P5,000 per device. — Denise A. Valdez

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