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ThruVision Introduces T5000 Anvil Group Introduces Travel
Security Imaging System Risk Intelligence System
A unique security imaging technology that can “see” explosives, liquids, The Anvil Group, a specialist in crisis avoidance
narcotics, weapons, plastics and ceramics hidden under clothing from 25 services, has introduced its new Travel Risk Intelligence
metres has been unveiled. System (TRIS). Utilising leading edge technology to
Developed by ThruVision Ltd, a spin out company of the Science and provide organisations with up-to-date country and city
Technology Facility Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), the T5000 based security and risk intelligence, TRIS V2 includes
passive terahertz imaging system is set to drastically improve security at high information of interest to responsible employers such
profile sites and uniquely, at outdoor venues such as sporting arenas. as terrorism, civil war, crime, political instability, health
The only commercially available camera of its kind in the world, the T5000 scares and even adverse weather conditions.
can image both metallic and non-metallic threat objects hidden under clothing New features included within TRIS V2 include:
on still or moving subjects without revealing indoors and outdoors up to a
distance of 25m. Operating well beyond the range of traditional X-ray scanning Global Incident Mapping:
and metal detector systems, the T5000 is designed for the protection of human By utilising digital mapping, The Anvil Group’s TRIS V2 is now able to
life and property at key political, business, tourist and economic infrastructure dynamically display exact locations of incidents and threats, enabling
sites. It delivers a powerful new capability for security personnel at organisations to form a systematic response to arising catastrophes and
international airports, public transport facilities, large sporting events, check safeguard all assets. The global incident map allows organisations to
point control installations and other high-security points of interest. zoom in on a location of a threat and alert any employees that are in the
Furthermore, subjects can be still or moving, reducing the frequent problem of vicinity of the threat.
crowd ‘bottlenecks’. SMS Alerting:
ThruVision’s passive imaging technology stems from a collaborative Through utilising SMS as a communications method, TRIS V2 enables
European Space Agency (ESA) project which was based on original research risk managers and travelling employees to receive timely, relative and
carried out over many years by UK astronomers, including those at the STFC informed risk alerts, regardless of the location. The SMS facility can also
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory to study dying stars. The T5000 operates in be used as a line of constant communication with any employees facing
the terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum – frequently this region of potentially hazardous situations. The messages are also delivered via
the spectrum is referred to with terms such as Terahertz rays, or T-rays. T-rays email and messages to PDAs.
are a form of low level energy naturally emitted from all materials, including City Briefings:
rocks, plants, animals and people. They can pass through smoke, clouds and Due diligence of specific travel locations is imperative to
many solid materials like clothing, and in some cases, even walls. organisations. Through TRIS V2 each organisation is now able
The T5000 passively collects these naturally occurring T-rays and processes to view risk updates on specific cities, improving the ability to
them to form images that reveal concealed objects hidden under a person’s provide the most relevant information to the business traveller.
clothing without displaying physical body detail and without subjecting them to Proximity Awareness Alerts:
any of the harmful radiation associated with traditional X-ray security screening. Proximity Alerts enable organisations to determine a distance
radius around all of its assets and receive updates if any
HTS Europe Launched
incidents occur within it. The feature enables organisations to
receive only incident reporting for a specific geographic location,
Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd. (HTS), a developer and provider of optical character recognition providing a thorough risk assessment tool in order to protect all
(OCR) computer vision systems, and Dalosy Industrial Systems b.v. (DIS), a provider of physical assets.
port automation and traffic control solutions, have announced the establishment of HTS Reports Wizard:
Europe – a joint operation that will provide European customers with innovative solutions By utilising the multiple data sources within TRIS, the Reports
for port security, container handling, and automatic license plate reading. Wizard will enable organisations to compile concise PDF reports
Located near Rotterdam, the Netherlands, HTS Europe will offer comprehensive of travel locations, further enhancing travellers knowledge of
solutions based on HTS’s vision-based license plate recognition (LPR) and container their destination, risks, culture and customs.
code recognition (CCR) products, integrated with DIS’s gate gantries and portals, laser Individually tailored to suit each corporation’s needs, including
truck profiling systems, gate control system, pedestal control system, and damage the ability to be ‘skinned’ to fit into any organisation’s look and
inspection systems, among others. All of HTS Europe’s products will be specially tailored feel, TRIS V2 is updated and monitored 24 hours a day, seven
to meet customers’ exact requirements. HTS Europe will offer turnkey OCR solutions to days a week. TRIS V2 provides organisations, travel managers
end-users over a variety of security, automation and transportation applications, and local and security personnel with up-to-date and in-depth information
support for HTS distributors and resellers in Europe. for every country around the world on incidents that could hinder
HTS Europe will provide LPR-based solutions to law enforcement and homeland the safety and well being of travellers.
security agencies, security companies, gated communities, parking facilities, airports, and The Travel Risk Intelligence System from the Anvil Group also
facility management companies. The CCR-based products will be provided to port provides businesses with Advisory Council Crime Reports, EU
authorities and operators, cargo railway stations and various container terminals. Airline Blacklists and Airline security scoring.
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