Smiths Detection Offers Reliable, Accurate Weapon Detection

iCMORE object recognition delivers new levels of security and
safety

WIESBADEN, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smiths Detection has added weapon detection to the innovative iCMORE
family of smart and adaptable object recognition algorithms. iCMORE
offers automatic detection of an ever expanding list of dangerous,
prohibited and contraband goods. It provides invaluable support for
security operators, customs officers and other controlling authorities.

iCMORE is designed to identify threats and help combat the movement of
unsafe, undeclared or illegal goods. “In doing so, it reduces the burden
on image analysts and increases efficiency and detection accuracy,”
commented Matt Clark, VP Technology, Smiths Detection. “The number of
detectable items will continue to grow along with the range of systems
offering the various algorithms. Following the introduction of lithium
battery detection in 2018, weapon detection is the latest option to go
live. We plan to expand the iCMORE family to include other contraband or
dangerous goods.”

Offering automatic detection of handguns (pistols, revolvers), gun
parts, flick and fixed-blade knives (min. length ~6cm), the weapons
module was developed for use in a range of applications such as aviation
passenger checkpoints, critical infrastructure protection, prisons and
customs. It is available for the HI-SCAN 6040aTiX and HI-SCAN 6040-2is
scanners. A weapons algorithm for the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has also been
developed and is now ready for customers to trial.

The weapons kit is offered as an option on new systems or as an upgrade.
Potential threats are framed and shown on the main system screen in
tandem with the images from the explosives detection scan. The
supplementary function does not affect any regulatory certifications or
approvals.

Deep learning is fundamental to artificial intelligence (AI) and Smiths
Detection took this approach in developing the weapons algorithm –
collaborating with customers to build a huge library of images from
which the algorithm could ‘learn’. However, conventional methodology may
also be employed in future to create iCMORE modules for the detection of
substances, which do not present in consistent forms or shapes – such as
drugs or currency.

Aimed mainly at the cargo sector, lithium battery detection is also
available for the HI-SCAN 100100V-2is and 100100T-2is. Other scanners
will follow in due course for both the lithium battery and weapons
module.

Ends

Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat
detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders,
urban security and the military. Our experience and history across more
than 40 years at the frontline, enables us to deliver the solutions
needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of
explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and
narcotics.

Our goal is simple – to provide security, peace of mind and freedom of
movement upon which the world depends.

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Karen Kulinski
Global Marketing
Director, Aviation
+49 (0)611 9412 422
karen.kulinski@smithsdetection.com