Physical distance monitoring system for COVID-19 using an embedded system and camera modules

Abstract

With the spread of COVID-19 throughout the world, it is important to minimize the spread until effective drugs and vaccines are developed against this disease. Therefore, concentrated contact needs to be reduced to prevent human-to-human transmission. In this paper, we propose a simplified system that uses a monocular camera to measure physical distancing and warn people of intensive contact with others. We use an inexpensive camera and equipment to monitor the space aiming at warning people who are under concentrated contact conditions.