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vices can also be mounted
on tripods to
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create random screening points.
The detection platform, named KnightS-
can, and recognition platform, Shield-
Scan, can work together or independent-
ly, depending on the operator’s choice,
and are presented via a user-friendly mo-
bile app interface.
It alerts the operator immediately
with an image overlay if an object is de-
tected or person of interest is identified.
There is no “pause and pose” require-
ment — scanning takes less than 1.5 sec-
onds — and clothing doesn’t need to be
removed.
To the casual observer, they’re simply
taking photos or using video chat but
what they’re really doing is instant-
ly detecting concealed objects as
well as persons of interest, thanks
to a connection to a fully customizable
cloud database.
SWORD doesn’t need to be plugged in and
has a battery life of up to 8 hours on the
iPhone 8 or iPad Pro.
Additionally, if desired or as needed, the de-
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