Airline Checkpoint Security Tightened with Psion Teklogix and Dynasys Body-Scan System.Business Editors & Technology Writers MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2002 Psion Teklogix' Workabout mx and Dynasys radio frequency identification technology used to train and test security checkpoint (programming) checkpoint - Saving the current state of a program and its data, including intermediate results, to disk or other non-volatile storage, so that if interrupted the program could be restarted at the point at which the last checkpoint occurred. screening agents Psion Teklogix, (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor : PON (Passive Optical Network) An optical point-to-multipoint access network. There are no optical repeaters or other active devices in a PON, hence the name "passive. ), a global provider of rugged mobile devices and wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area system implementation and support, today announced that it has teamed up with Dynasys to enable airlines to test the accuracy and thoroughness of passenger screening agents with a new Body-Scan System. The Body-Scan System is a tool that allows airlines to increase security at checkpoints. By testing and training agents, the Body-Scan system enables agents to better identify possible security threats and increases the safety of airline passengers. The Body-Scan system, designed by Dynasys, is similar to metal detection devices but uses Psion Teklogix Workabout mx, a rugged hand-held device, and Dynasys' radio frequency identification See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ) transponder A receiver/transmitter on a communications satellite. It receives a microwave signal from earth (uplink), amplifies it and retransmits it back to earth at a different frequency (downlink). A satellite has several transponders. devices. The Body-Scan system is used to train and test the screening accuracy and speed of security checkpoint agents. "Psion Teklogix has implemented wireless baggage tracking systems with airlines around the world," said Norbert Dawilibi, vice president marketing, strategy and business development, Psion Teklogix. "We are excited to work with Dynasys, leveraging our expertise to assist airlines in increasing efficiency in their passenger screening procedures." To test and train agents different sized RFID transponders are hidden in carry on luggage and on various locations on mannequins. Agents conduct their screening procedures with the Body-Scan system and attempt to locate all of the hidden tags. When the agent scans the mannequins, they experience the same audio/video feedback as when a metal detector is used. Managers are immediately notified of the number of RFID transponder devices the agent has identified in a certain period of time and can provide a qualitative score for each security checkpoint agent. Screening agents can be evaluated at different times during the day to gauge the focus and accuracy of workers throughout a 6-hour shift. "By using Body-Scan airline managers can test the accuracy and proficiency pro·fi·cien·cy n. pl. pro·fi·cien·cies The state or quality of being proficient; competence. Noun 1. proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence of their workers in identifying weapons from pistols, pocket knives to nail files nail file n. A small flat file used for shaping and smoothing the fingernails and toenails. ," said Bob Scher, chief executive officer, Dynasys. "Dynasys chose Psion Teklogix' Workabout mx because of its programmable platform and robust data collection capability." Psion Teklogix' Workabout mx is rugged, lightweight hand-held that can withstand a 3.3 foot drop on to concrete. It delivers fast processing speed See MHz. , communication capabilities and large memory allowing mobile workers to complete their tasks quickly and efficiently. The Body-Scan system is available today through Dynasys. About Psion Teklogix Psion Teklogix is a global provider of rugged mobile devices and wireless LAN systems and support to the enterprise. The company' s systems, installed in more than 15,000 sites worldwide, provide mobile workers with anytime, anywhere access to enterprise IT systems. Psion Teklogix offers the widest range of connectivity options, and a choice of real-time, near-time and batch technologies. The largest operating division of Psion PLC, Psion Teklogix plays a key role in its parent company's vision to create new ways to access mobile data and the mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. . Psion Teklogix has 43 sales and support offices and 95 independent distributors throughout the world. For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com About Dynasys Dynasys was formed in 1988 by a team of advanced development engineers previously employed by one of the world's largest data communication providers. Upon startup, Dynasys received consulting contracts for developing custom modem circuits, which integrated into portable data collection devices. Dynasys continues building on the knowledge gained from these contracts and now supplies hundreds of unique interface devices into the worldwide automatic data collection market. For more information visit the Dynasys RFID web site at www.rfidusa.com |
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