Pine Brook, NJ – Smiths Detection will unveil and demonstrate its new people imaging scanner, eqo, at the ASIS International security industry conference in California. Designed to increase throughput while quickly detecting concealed weapons and explosives in security-sensitive buildings and areas, eqo features a unique open design using a fraction of the floor space required by conventional scanners.
Using patented millimeter-wave imaging technology, the eqo screener generates a three-dimensional image revealing any hidden threats as a person passes through a portal and turns in front of a square vertical panel. A remote operator then checks the image for any threatening items hidden on the body or beneath clothing. Privacy filters built into eqo such as face blurring provide anonymity for passengers.
Cherif Rizkalla, President of Security and Inspection, Smiths Detection, said: “eqo is a breakthrough in checkpoint security, enabling any building to have space efficient, state-of-the-art screening systems that provide unrivaled image quality and throughput speeds. Part of the genius of our new screening system is the open design and minimal physical footprint.”
Designed with limited lobby space and screening speed concerns in mind, eqo is intended to be installed in high-profile critical infrastructure including government buildings, embassies, jails, federal courthouses, hotels, mass transit hubs, special event venues, major attractions, and sky scrapers. It can also be used for screening at airports.
Mark Laustra, Vice President and General Manager of Homeland Security, Smiths Detection, said: “With its impressive imaging, open design and no moving parts, eqo’s second-generation screening technology provides greater security, ease of use and long-term reliability. The creation of eqo is yet another validation of our strong commitment to develop and bring to market sophisticated new technologies that are both reliable and practical security solutions.”
About Smiths Detection Smiths Detection (www.smithsdetection.com) offers advanced security solutions in civil and military markets worldwide, developing and manufacturing government-regulated technology products thatentify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons and contraband. It is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies to markets in threat as well as contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries.
For more information, contact: David Olsen Phone: 212.221.1616 Email: david_olsen@coltrin.com
Susan Cooper-Curcio Phone: 973.830.2131 Email: susan.cooper@smithsdetection.com