ABSTRACT
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the planet at a standstill, remote employment seemed inescapable. Still, for some businesses that rely on the on-site presence of employees, this was a lethal blow. As time passed, restrictions got looser and allowed people to strike a balance between on-site and remote work. Thus, tracking people's indoor movements for purposes involving activity inference, security, and contact tracing is more crucial than ever before. This research explores the applicability of (Radio Frequency Identification) RFID contactless smart cards in tracking people's movement within an enclosed establishment by building a proof-of-concept prototype that allows the mentioned purposes. Furthermore, the system underwent multiple test phases to verify that the system meets the functional and non-functional requirements listed to ensure the system's operational success. Consequently, the test results prove that: 1) the system is behaving as intended;2) the system is secure from known high-risk vulnerabilities;and 3) the system satisfies user requirements and standards, thus fulfilling the functional and non-functional requirements for a human-tracking movement system. © 2023 by the authors.
ABSTRACT
Contact tracing is a process that is used to control the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 that was being processed manually in most of the areas of the Philippines. Technology-based approaches such as Quick Response (QR) Codes and Bluetooth had emerged to provide better solutions. However, these solutions require the use of smartphones, which can be a problem for countries such as the Philippines with a low smartphone penetration level. Contactless smart cards use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology, which is utilized in a variety of applications, among which is automating transactions, personal identity verification, and contact tracing in hospitals. This research explores the applicability of contactless smart cards in the development of a reliable contact tracing system. The study made use of a survey questionnaire to determine if smart card technology is perceived positively thus, acceptable to the users. Results of the data gathered presented a high adoption rate following a high overall rank in preference over the existing solutions in the Philippines which implies that the proposed solution is more likely to be accepted by users. © IEOM Society International.