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Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc. Signs Department of Homeland Security Contract for Personnel Inspection

Dépèche transmise le 13 octobre 2009 par Business Wire

Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc. Signs Department of Homeland Security Contract for Personnel Inspection

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a developer of industry-leading threat detection solutions, today announced that it has signed a contract valued at $3.9 million for a personnel inspection system with the Department of Homeland Security. The three-phase contract includes a feasibility study, algorithm development and performance testing of a prototype multi-technology, automated personnel inspection system.

Based on Reveal’s extensive work in explosives detection, the company believes multiple sensor technologies will result in enhanced performance and increased security in this application. To date, this has presented a challenge since existing personnel screening systems require operators to interrogate detailed images in order to discern threats from innocuous objects. In addition, operators must currently monitor multiple displays in order to view data from different sensor technologies.

“Reveal has had outstanding success developing sensors and improving detection performance by using decision fusion when high detection and low false alarm rates are required,” said Michael Ellenbogen, president and CEO, Reveal. “We plan to apply this expertise to develop an automated, multi-sensor screening system that will greatly reduce the reliance on operator image interpretation. We’re hopeful that the end result will improve personnel screening and address many of the industry’s privacy concerns.”

Reveal plans to combine two orthogonal technologies, broadband acoustic sensors and broadband active millimeter wave (MMW) sensors, to create a unique screening system. The acoustic imaging sensors are capable of detecting certain material properties, while MMW sensors measure other material properties. By combining the two technologies, enhanced system performance can be achieved as compared to using either technology alone, thereby reaching the goal of improving detection and reducing false alarm rates.

About Reveal

Founded in 2002, Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., of Bedford, Mass., is a privately held company that provides industry-leading threat detection products and services. The company’s flagship explosives detection system is deployed around the globe to safeguard a diverse and growing number of people, places and transportation systems every day. Reveal has built an outstanding reputation as a trusted partner by collaborating closely with its customers to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions. The company offers a variety of TSA-certified screening solutions for airport checked and cabin baggage as well as cargo and parcel screening for facilities and public events. For more information, visit www.revealimaging.com.