Pyramid Vision, Duos Technologies and the Jacksonville Airport Authority to Deploy Advanced...

ARLINGTON, Va. & JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Pyramid Vision, Duos Technologies and the Jacksonville Airport Authority announced today that they are working together to pilot a leading edge security visualization system at the Jacksonville International Airport. Duos Technologies will integrate Pyramid

Vision's Video Flashlight(TM) and VisionAlert(TM) applications into a system that enables security forces to more rapidly assess and respond to potential security breaches. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is sponsoring the project under its airport security grant program.

"Jacksonville Airport Authority is proud of its track record of providing leadership while partnering with the TSA and private industry as a pilot test site for new security technologies," said Chip Snowden, Chief Operating Officer of the Jacksonville Airport Authority. "Adding these intelligent video tools is part of our continuing effort to ensure the safety and well-being of our passengers and visitors."

"Airport closures due to security breaches impose substantial costs and distress on travelers, airlines, and government agencies," said Ron Krakower, Vice President of Business Development for Pyramid Vision. "This pilot will demonstrate that a visualization and video analysis system can substantially reduce the incidence of these closures, as well as the lost revenue and disruption of operations that accompany them."

Video Flashlight is a computer-aided visualization platform that combines live video images with three-dimensional facility models to produce an intuitive security display. It replaces traditional banks of CCTV monitors with an integrated, easy-to-navigate view that gives security operators a real-time comprehensive picture of their tactical situation. VisionAlert uses computer vision techniques to analyze video images and identify activities that may represent a security threat. The system can detect events such as the presence of suspicious packages and movement in unauthorized areas. The project will produce a custom configuration of Video Flashlight and VisionAlert to test the system's ability to handle a specific set of threat scenarios.

"The system will provide an additional capability to enable security personnel to rapidly and effectively respond to potential breaches in secure areas of Jacksonville International Airport," said Gianni Arcaini, CEO of Duos Technologies. "This pilot project addresses a challenging problem and after successful completion we expect to see broader deployment of these systems throughout the airport community."

About Jacksonville Airport Authority

The Jacksonville Airport Authority owns and manages the Jacksonville Airport System. The Jacksonville Airport System is a diversified airport system that serves the commercial, business and recreational aviation needs of the City of Jacksonville, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia (the Community). The Jacksonville Airport System is comprised of Jacksonville International Airport (JIA), Craig Airport, Herlong Airport and Cecil Field and is strategically located throughout the Community.

About Pyramid Vision

Founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of the Sarnoff Corporation, Pyramid Vision (www.pyramidvision.com) develops and manufactures applications that enhance the ability of security operators, public safety authorities and military forces to understand and respond to physical security threats. Produced under an exclusive licensing arrangement with Sarnoff, Pyramid Vision's security products are based on a wide portfolio of patents that are fundamental to intelligent video surveillance.

About Duos Technologies

Since 1990, Duos Technologies has provided quality intelligent video, automation, information technology, and engineering services to a broad range of clientele.

Duos specializes in providing turn-key automated systems with an emphasis on process controls, digital video solutions, instrumentation, and information technology services. By converging these disciplines, Duos has positioned itself to provide customized and integrated systems for business and government applications.