Innovative Electronic Queuing System for COVID-19: Enhancing Crowd Management and Social Distancing
Innovative Electronic Queuing System for COVID-19: Enhancing Crowd Management and Social Distancing |
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| © 2024 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-72 Issue-2 |
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| Year of Publication : 2024 | ||
| Author : Ahmed H. Ali |
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| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I2P120 | ||
How to Cite?
Ahmed H. Ali, "Innovative Electronic Queuing System for COVID-19: Enhancing Crowd Management and Social Distancing," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 2, pp. 190-196, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I2P120
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated rethinking conventional crowd management strategies to prioritize public health and safety. In response, this study introduces an innovative electronic queuing system designed to prevent congestion and achieve social distancing. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the system offers pre-scheduled appointments, dynamic capacity management, and real-time notifications. This paper presents the development, implementation, and evaluation of the system's impact on public spaces during the pandemic. The study reveals the system's effectiveness in reducing congestion, ensuring social distancing, and enhancing service efficiency. Additionally, it highlights the potential for the system to revolutionize public service paradigms beyond the pandemic, promoting a safer and more organized society. The research contributes to the growing discourse on crowd management during health crises and underscores the system's novelty in shaping modern queuing solutions.
Keywords
Electronic queuing system, COVID-19, Crowd management, Social distancing, Pre-scheduled appointments, Dynamic capacity management, Real-time notifications, Public health, Innovation, User experience.
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