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TSA Testing New Iscon 1000D Which Detects All Objects Without Passenger Health and Privacy Issues
WOBURN, MA, Feb 08, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Iscon Video Imaging is introducing two new airport passenger
scanners with a patented Thermal-Boosted Infrared Detection System
that only shows objects and clothing without any harmful radiation.
It is currently being tested by the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA).
The new Iscon system reveals the thermal imprint of any material --
plastic, wood, ceramics, powder as well as metal.
"The Iscon system is a next generation imaging and detection system
that creates a temperature differential between clothes and a hidden
object," explains founder and President, Izrail Gorian. "We've
eliminated the two most prevalent concerns about airport scanner
technology -- radiation exposure and privacy issues. The U.S
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently testing our
technology which we are ready to sell to airports and other
security-sensitive facilities."
The patented, proprietary Iscon system is being introduced in two
configurations. The whole body scanner portal, Iscon 1000D, is less
expensive than other systems and takes up less space at cramped
security check-in areas. A complete scan and detection takes 30
seconds so passengers can quickly move through security areas.
Iscon is also introducing a portable system called "GameChangeIR", a
hand-held device, using the same technology in the 1000D for more
selective scanning applications. Security personnel can use it to
detect objects hidden in "difficult" hiding places. Used in
conjunction with a metal detector, it provides the operator with a
sophisticated body scanning system at a fraction of the cost of other
body-scanning portals.
"The GameChangeIR simply automates the intrusive, time consuming
pat-down, which is a welcome advancement for airport security
personnel as well as any passenger who has been unnecessarily
subjected," Gorian explains. It is easy to deploy and can be
operated with minimal training. In addition to smaller airports,
this device can be used for screening at government and corporate
buildings and factories as well as retail establishments for loss
prevention.
For more information or to view the Iscon 1000D Video, please visit
Iscon Video Imaging.
About Iscon Video Imaging
Currently based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Iscon Video Imaging, LLC
was founded in 1997 by Izrail Gorian, PhD and Galina Doubinina, PhD.
The company began as an image processing consulting company and was
incorporated in the State of Delaware. On October 10, 2005, Iscon
raised seed money to develop IBSS, Infrared Based Security Screening.
Since then Iscon has secured multiple rounds of financing from a
range of companies including Isonics and later New York private
equity firm, Columbus Nova. In 2006, Iscon was converted from an LLC
to Iscon Video Imaging, Inc. Iscon Video Imaging.
For more information on Iscon, or for photos of the Iscon scanning
devices, please contact us at alc@alavin.com or 516-944-4486.
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Agency Contact
Andrew Lavin
President
A. Lavin Communications
516.353.2505
andrewlavin@alavin.com
Company Contact
Peter W. Harris
Senior Strategic Officer
Iscon
781.540.9102
Pwharris88@gmail.com
SOURCE: Iscon Video Imaging, Inc.
mailto:andrewlavin@alavin.com
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