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Homeland Security

Smiths Detection Launches Personnel Imager

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

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Smiths Detection has introduced a millimeter wave-based people screening system called eqo for detecting concealed weapons and explosives in a checkpoint setting. In use a person stands in front of a panel, allowing the operator to view images in real-time. eqo comprises a portal and panel configuration with no moving parts and provides electronically scanned images with instant messages. Smiths is introducing eqo in Europe first and then the U.S. later this year. The screener is called eqo because it…

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