ThruVision Launches New Body Scanner at UK Air Show 22 July 2010
Jul 22, 2010, 7:44 am
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ThruVision Launches New Body Scanner at UK Air Show 22 July 2010
Maybe the TSA should take a look at this scanner. It seems to get rid of the two major problems that everybody has with the existing WBIs, namely:
- privacy issues
- radiation issues
- privacy issues
- radiation issues
ThruVision Systems has launched the TS4, a new compact security body scanner, at the Farnborough International Air Show in Hampshire, UK.
The system uses passive security imaging technology to detect explosives, liquids, narcotics, weapons, plastics and ceramics hidden under clothing without emitting harmful rays.
It can produce images of metallic and non-metallic threat objects concealed on still or moving subjects, without revealing body details, according to the company.
ThruVision says the system also features an increased frame rate, improved image definition, a larger field of view and greater usability.
The scanner is designed for use in checkpoint and stand-off screening applications and has been trialled in a major European airport.
The system uses passive security imaging technology to detect explosives, liquids, narcotics, weapons, plastics and ceramics hidden under clothing without emitting harmful rays.
It can produce images of metallic and non-metallic threat objects concealed on still or moving subjects, without revealing body details, according to the company.
ThruVision says the system also features an increased frame rate, improved image definition, a larger field of view and greater usability.
The scanner is designed for use in checkpoint and stand-off screening applications and has been trialled in a major European airport.
Jul 22, 2010, 7:52 am
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TSA does not make or admit to mistakes, Comrade!
Either we make product we spent millions on without testing or we declare technology useless!
Either we make product we spent millions on without testing or we declare technology useless!
Jul 22, 2010, 8:14 am
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Jul 22, 2010, 8:35 am
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TruVision have a nice web site. 
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Jul 22, 2010, 6:00 pm
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Mikey's been duped by the manufacturers, and the DHS has been duped by Mikey. Clearly we have got the best possible machines for the job as a result.
Aug 8, 2011, 5:38 pm
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INteresting article on Thruvision.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110...-body-scanners
I guess the US wont be getting it any time soon..as it seems safe for the people.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110...-body-scanners
I guess the US wont be getting it any time soon..as it seems safe for the people.
Aug 8, 2011, 7:32 pm
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INteresting article on Thruvision.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110...-body-scanners
I guess the US wont be getting it any time soon..as it seems safe for the people.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110...-body-scanners
I guess the US wont be getting it any time soon..as it seems safe for the people.
Aug 8, 2011, 7:41 pm
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ThruVision Looks Good But.......
I really hope that it is tried at an airport in the U.S. It seems to have a lot going for it, no radiation, no graphic nude image, cheaper than those in use, and it can be used with people in motion. Nah, it just too sensible for use in the U.S.! But I'm going to track it.
Aug 8, 2011, 11:11 pm
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Aug 8, 2011, 11:13 pm
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I really hope that it is tried at an airport in the U.S. It seems to have a lot going for it, no radiation, no graphic nude image, cheaper than those in use, and it can be used with people in motion. Nah, it just too sensible for use in the U.S.! But I'm going to track it.
Aug 9, 2011, 1:35 pm
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If this works in the way claimed, I think it would be a great solution for US airports. It essentially eliminates the biggest complaints about the scanners (other than time to go through them) and could have further applications.
For example, if the technology could be scaled down, this (unlike the NOS) seems like it could be a replacement for the HHMD, only instead of beeping when it senses metal, it would beep when it no longer senses body heat (I'm no engineer, but theoretically this sounds possible).
I imagine you could use these more passively as well (in airports and elsewhere) to see if people are carrying anything they shouldn't be without irradiating them or getting nude images.
For example, if the technology could be scaled down, this (unlike the NOS) seems like it could be a replacement for the HHMD, only instead of beeping when it senses metal, it would beep when it no longer senses body heat (I'm no engineer, but theoretically this sounds possible).
I imagine you could use these more passively as well (in airports and elsewhere) to see if people are carrying anything they shouldn't be without irradiating them or getting nude images.
Aug 9, 2011, 10:47 pm
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If this works in the way claimed, I think it would be a great solution for US airports. It essentially eliminates the biggest complaints about the scanners (other than time to go through them) and could have further applications.
For example, if the technology could be scaled down, this (unlike the NOS) seems like it could be a replacement for the HHMD, only instead of beeping when it senses metal, it would beep when it no longer senses body heat (I'm no engineer, but theoretically this sounds possible).
I imagine you could use these more passively as well (in airports and elsewhere) to see if people are carrying anything they shouldn't be without irradiating them or getting nude images.
For example, if the technology could be scaled down, this (unlike the NOS) seems like it could be a replacement for the HHMD, only instead of beeping when it senses metal, it would beep when it no longer senses body heat (I'm no engineer, but theoretically this sounds possible).
I imagine you could use these more passively as well (in airports and elsewhere) to see if people are carrying anything they shouldn't be without irradiating them or getting nude images.
