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Spectrum San Diego Unveils CarSCAN™
with its EMEA partner Envisage Technology Limited

Drive-through Security Screening System for the
Rapid Detection of Explosives, Drugs and Stowaways

CarSCAN’s patent Pending Technology launched at FPED 2009
From the inventors of SentryScope 21 mega Pixel camera

Spectrum San Diego along with Envisage Technology Ltd it’s EMEA Partner, proven innovators in the high-tech security screening market, introduced CarSCAN™, an ultra-low-dose dual-energy X-ray imaging system providing rapid and reliable detection of explosives, contraband and stowaways in cars and light trucks. CarSCAN significantly increases detection capabilities at military checkpoints and other high-security locations. Concealed threats are quickly identified in vehicles traveling at normal checkpoint speeds, reducing wait times at border crossings and other high-volume inspection points.

The companies demonstrated CarSCAN for the first time at the 2009 Force Protection Equipment Demonstration VII (FPED VII) from May 19-21, 2009 at the Stafford County Regional Airport, Stafford, Virginia,  was subsequently shown at  TranSec June 3-4 2009 and was very well received. Release date September 2009.

CarSCAN’s patent pending technology provides actionable information to security personnel at border crossings, military bases, embassies, ports and other critical government and private facilities.  The vehicle being inspected drives through the CarSCAN archway and the scanned image is displayed on the security officer’s monitor, much the same as an airport baggage scanner. Unlike previous generation vehicle scanners, dual-energy transmission imaging penetrates through the entire vehicle, greatly minimizing blind spots and highlighting potential threats in easily understandable color-coded images.

“CarSCAN is a breakthrough in vehicle screening technology, offering a valuable new security tool to the government, law enforcement and military,” said Dr. Steven W. Smith, president and technical director of Spectrum San Diego. “Passengers remain safely inside the vehicle, allowing a thorough inspection with the highest throughput. We are pleased to have demonstrated CarSCAN for the first time to FPED attendees, and subsequently at TranSec.”   

CarSCAN meets national safety standards for the X-ray screening of vehicles containing passengers. Its small footprint allows the CarSCAN archway to be installed into an existing traffic lane. Minimal manpower and time are required for installation and operational training. Since only a few hours are necessary to set up and dismantle the system, short notice needs and unanticipated security requirements can easily be accommodated.

No trenching or build-out of the installation area is necessary. CarSCAN can be operated at an unlimited distance from security personnel to provide standoff blast protection, and is ideally suited to operation alongside conventional video surveillance security systems.

About Spectrum San Diego
Spectrum San Diego, Inc. is a high-tech security innovator, specializing in ultra-low-dose X-ray screening systems. Founded in 1998, the company’s technologies focus on the rapid detection of weapons, drugs, stowaways and explosives, including Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED). Spectrum San Diego pioneered the use of ultra-low-dose X-ray technology providing revolutionary security solutions to the government, law enforcement and military. Spectrum San Diego has also played a crucial role in the protection and safety of the public, post 9/11, through its CastScope™ screening system, now used in airports across the United States by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The company’s solutions address real world problems, delivering advanced screening and detection capabilities with unparalleled operational efficiency. Products include CarSCAN™, SentryScope™ and CastScope™.The company’s technologies can be found at high security facilities and locations worldwide. For more information, please visit www.spectrumsdi.com.

About Envisage Technology Limited
Envisage Technology Limited is a high end Security Equipment distributor for the UK and EMEA for the Spectrum group of products.  An emphasis has been placed by the company on original products that fill niches conventional products cannot do justice to. These include CarSCAN, a  unique car scanning device, SentryScope a powerful 21 mega pixel wide area surveillance camera system,  CastScope a breakthrough in personal screening, Discoverii a laser illuminated camera, along with the latest hybrid recorders combining mega pixel with conventional analogue cameras plus state of the art video analytics.

Envisage Technology has earned its reputation through helping their clients create innovative project designs and smooth system integration. This has been achieved since envisages inception in 1998 by the recruitment of top IT and security personnel, keen to embrace the latest technology.
For more information please visit www.envisagetechnology.com