Toilet public also know face recognition in China

Users can charge their phones, use free Wi-Fi and even buy soft drinks at new public toilets.

From 2015 until now, Xi has called for all China to reform public toilets. This is considered a nightmare for any user.

After 3 years of implementation, the image of dirty, dirty public toilets has been significantly altered. The communal toilets now feature Wifi, TV screens and ATMs. Even so, many face-tracking devices are fitted to prevent thieves of toilet paper .

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Many places have a face detection device to prevent thieves from using toilet paper.

To get the toilet paper, the user must scan the face. After that, toilet paper will be given in sufficient quantity each time to avoid overfeeding or theft. Currently, two major cities in China have implemented this policy. Each time, the user is granted from 40 to 80 cm paper. In case they need more, they have to wait 9 minutes.

Currently, facial recognition systems are used in two cities, Changsha (Hunan Province) and Chongqing. All processes are automated from start to finish and very convenient.

Xi says the toilets will be located in remote and remote areas and tourist areas. 'Theft of toilet paper is not so important. The problem is to improve the quality of service and infrastructure , "said Xi.

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Some toilets are equipped with alarm sensors when people are inside for more than 10 minutes.

Some toilets are equipped with alarm sensors when people are inside for more than 10 minutes. This is a way to reduce the risk of stroke in the toilet. In addition, users can access Wifi for free, charge the phone, buy soft drinks at public toilets.

By 2017, more than 68,000 toilets will be renovated. This figure is 20% higher than the Beijing government's expectations.