GKH-5011 Upgradeable Under Vehicle Inspection System

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2 Product Summary: The GKH-5011 is an upgradeable Under Vehicle Inspection System that when fully upgraded has the same features as the GKH-3011 Automatic Under Vehicle Inspection System (AUVIS). The GKH-5011 is the economical, embedded solution that allows a buyer to buy as little or as much as they require to meet their security and financial needs. As these conditions change for a buyer they are always able to upgrade and add further features that will enhance the user s security and vehicle screening procedures. The base unit is an advanced under vehicle scanning system, still superior in every way to alternatives such as line scanners. The GKH-5011 produces high resolution composite (stitched frames) images of vehicle undercarriages regardless of size, weight or speed up to 40 kph. You can even stop on top of any Gatekeeper AUVIS without affecting the image. Try that with a line scanner and see what you get not a good result. In addition, unlike a line scanner that suffers greatly from very small changes in vehicle speed or lighting conditions, resulting constantly in unusable images, the GKH-5011 produces consistently, evenly illuminated undercarriage images, vehicle after vehicle. The even illumination, high resolution and normalized images provides a near perfect view of the undercarriage for an operator to manually inspect, or automatically inspect, if the automatic foreign object detection feature is purchased as an upgrade. The base GKH-5011 can be upgraded to include: Automatic Reference Image Recall (ARIR): ARIR, a Gatekeeper patent pending technology, allows the system to automatically recall the same or similar vehicle undercarriage reference image from the system database using solely the unique pattern of the undercarriage to find the closest match to the newly scanned vehicle. This automatically recalled reference image is then displayed on screen below the newly scanned vehicle image allowing for manual comparison of the undercarriages by the operator. Automatic Foreign Object Detection (AFOD): AFOD, another Gatekeeper patent pending technology, takes the manual searching and comparison out of the undercarriage inspection role and allows the system computer to do the work. The great thing about the computer doing the work is that the computer knows what each vehicle undercarriage should look like (tough task for an operator to know every vehicle make and models undercarriage). When the system computer finds a change/difference on the newly scanned undercarriage it highlights it by placing a red ring around the differences and sounding an audible alarm. The operator can then zoom into the highlighted area to look more closely at the change/difference the system has identified. The system also automatically zooms into the same area on the reference image to give the operator an immediate comparison. The alternative is for the operator to search for the differences and be able to do this for hours on end and under additional pressure from waiting drivers also not humanly possible. AFODS takes care of both of those challenges and completes the task in 2 3 seconds compared to 60 plus seconds if done manually. Automatic Networking Capability (ANC): ANC allows for the individual GKH-5011 systems to be networked and thereby allow each system on the same network to be either observed or operated by any other system operator by clicking on the lane icon. ANC also allows for the systems to share databases (reference images). Sterling VA Page 2

3 Automatic Autowash (AA): AA is great tool as it removes the requirement to be constantly cleaning the system. In most cases the function of inspecting the undercarriage of vehicles is carried out by some form of camera system or optical scanning device. To continue to receive good images from any camera or scanning device the view of the camera etc should not be blocked by the presence of dirt, sand etc. AA is the answer to this challenge as it is a wash system that can be set to come on automatically (say early morning) or regularly throughout the day or as needed. Automatic License Plate Reader System (ALPRS): ALPRS is an integrated solution that automatically reads the license plates of vehicles, enters that information in the system database and on screen each time a vehicle is scanned. The GKH can either use the license plate of the vehicle to recall the reference image for automatic or manual comparison or it can be done via the unique pattern of the undercarriage as is used with the ARIR feature. The Gatekeeper ALPRS reads many styles and languages of license plates including, Latin, Arabic, Cyrillic, etc Automatic Vehicle Verification (AVV): AVV is a patent pending Gatekeeper technology that has the unique capability to verify that a license plate belongs to a certain make and model of vehicle. For example if a person was authorized to drive their Mini onto a facility and they or someone else took the license plate off the Mini and put it on, say a Toyota Land Cruiser, the system would alarm as this could mean trouble or at least an explanation is required. When the system alarms, because the vehicle and plate don t match, the operator only has to touch the overview image of the vehicle on screen and the picture of the original vehicle belonging to the captured license plate is displayed. A further enhancement of this is for the system to identify the actual vehicles make and model and display this on screen, based solely on the unique undercarriage pattern. In this way if the identified vehicle make and model does not match the vehicle in the system database belonging to a certain person or license plate the system will also alarm. How does a base GKH-5011 work? Vehicles drive over the environmentally sealed scanner, mounted below the road surface when the system traffic light turns green. An embedded ground loop activates the system and illumination rail as the vehicle approaches the scanner. While the vehicle is crossing the scanner and light rail, the Gatekeeper GKH-5011 system is capturing and stitching a series of single frames (300 fps) to form one, high resolution image of the undercarriage. This image is automatically displayed on the systems high-resolution, day light readable, touch screen, within milliseconds of the vehicle completing the scanning stage. In addition to the undercarriage image a photo of the outside of the vehicle/driver is displayed on screen and is filed in the database along with the undercarriage image and license plate number if entered. The GKH-5011 can scan one car every 4 seconds. This rate of throughput however is too fast for manual inspection and so to be able to achieve this rate and complete a comprehensive search of the undercarriage the AFOD upgrade is necessary. The base GKH-5011 allows for the manual input of license plates and the ability to recall that same vehicle image for manual comparison the next time the same vehicle crosses that scanner by simply entering the vehicle license plate. With the ARIR upgrade whenever a vehicle is scanned the system will recall from the database, the same or similar vehicle reference image for on screen manual inspection. The ARIR feature further enhances the GKH-5011 s performance when coupled with the AFOD upgrade because with the ARIR turned on the system will automatically find the most similar vehicle in the database, irrespective of whether the system has seen that Sterling VA Page 3

4 same vehicle before or not and then automatically compare the two images - all done automatically within 2 3 seconds. The beauty with the ARIR and AFOD combination is that the system does not need to have seen the exact same vehicle before to be able to inspect it automatically. This is because the system only needs to have seen a similar vehicle to provide an automatic undercarriage search. This would not be the situation if you relied on license plates to identify the vehicle in the database, as in this scenario every vehicle is new to the system until you have all the plates and their undercarriage images entered into the database. Including the ARIR and AFOD features is a great security enhancement. Another advantage of purchasing the AFOD feature is that it enables the GKH-5011 to then check license plates against undercarriage images i.e. make sure the license plate belongs to the vehicle and has not been swapped to gain entry. If the AFOD featured is purchased in combination with the ALPRS then the system can read the plates and do the image comparison (vehicle to license plate) automatically As can be seen there are many combinations of additional features you can choice to enhance your under vehicle inspection procedures. Gatekeeper can provide a great deal of guidance and assistance with helping you select the best combination for your individual set of circumstances. The system can be integrated with other access control technologies such as an RFID reader, bollards and barriers of many types along with additional CCTV cameras etc. The GKH-5011 has such standard features as a system traffic light, overview/driver camera, high resolution 19, daylight readable, touch screen, manual image comparison via manual entry of license plates, Watch List, activity reports etc. All GKH-5011 s come complete with environmentally sealed scanner, light rail, cables and hot dipped galvanized vault lid and ledge. Typical GKH-5011 layout. Sterling VA Page 4

5 Overview of the Gatekeeper Technology. Below are the primary features & capabilities of a fully upgraded GKH-5011 system. These features separate Gatekeeper from all other under vehicle inspection systems. In combination with these is the actual performance record of the Gatekeeper systems gained from many years of deployment worldwide from the cold of Northern Russia to the heat of the Middle East. Core Technology Gatekeeper s technology uses Area Scan Image Processing technology which allows vehicle images to be normalized regardless of the speed of the vehicle as they cross the scanning platform. Image capture and processing technologies such as recorded video streams, or line scanning processing are not capable of automatic identification and searching, because they require the human operator to view/compare the images and decide if there is any object or modifications that could pose a threat. Live/recorded video and line scanning systems have been proven to be unreliable as an inspection technology due to poor performance and that they rely heavily on human knowledge, attention span and intervention. Vehicle Finger Print Gatekeeper s systems compiles a high resolution digital image of a vehicle under carriage to create a virtual finger print of the vehicle. Automatic Vehicle Identification Gatekeeper s system uses the vehicle finger print to automatically identify the vehicle by matching the image against a data base of vehicle finger prints. The system does not rely on license plates etc to recall the vehicle from the database it can be done via Gatekeeper s patented pattern recognition algorithms. The stitched image is converted into a digital computer file and stored in a SQL data base where it can be matched against the entire data base. When a match is found the identity of the vehicle make & model can be (user defined) displayed on the operator terminal. Automatic Foreign Object Detection Gatekeeper s system use Area Scan Digital Image Processing technology to convert vehicle under carriage digital images into computer files that are matched to a data base of known safe vehicle images. The Gatekeeper software automatically compares the subject vehicle to a safe vehicle and immediately identifies any foreign objects or modifications to the under carriage that may pose a threat. When a difference between the reference image and new scanned image is identified by the system it automatically places a red ring around the difference i.e. explosive or change to undercarriage etc and activates an audio and/or visual alarm to alert the operator of the threat. System Performance Requirements Maximum Vehicle Speed 40 Kilometers per hour Vehicle length: cars to very large/long trucks Decision Response Time (the length of time from when the vehicle clears the scanning platform until the system automatically identifies the vehicle, automatically searches the under carriage and displays the decision results on the operator terminal) o 2 3 seconds Sterling VA Page 5

Gatekeeper GKH-5011 Specifications Operating Environment All outdoor equipment has been designed for installation in harsh climate conditions and has been designed to comply with the following

6 Gatekeeper GKH-5011 Specifications Operating Environment All outdoor equipment has been designed for installation in harsh climate conditions and has been designed to comply with the following standards: High Temperature: MIL-STD-810E, Method Proc. I. Low Temperature: MIL-STD-810E, Method 502.3, -40 ºC storage; -20 ºC operating Altitude MIL-STD-810E, Method Proc. I: 15,000 ; Method Proc. II: 6,000 Sun Radiation: MIL-STD-810E, Method Proc. II Fungus: MIL-STD-810E, Method materials only Winds: Constant winds of 30 m/sec Rain: MIL-STD-810E, Method Proc. I Sand and Dust: MIL-STD-810E, Method 510.3, Proc. I and II Humidity: MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3, Proc. I, 95% Salt Spray: MIL-STD-810E, Method materials only Sterling VA Page 6

7 GKH-5011 OPERATING SYSTEM BASE SYSTEM OS:. Operating System: Windows 7 Embedded. Database: Windows SQL (350,000 vehicle records) - standard configuration. System Architecture: Open. Online Assistance: Global Reach. Language: English, Arabic, Spanish, Russian GUI GKH-5011 BASE SYSTEM PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Permanent Embedded Frame (single view) Top Plate Dimensions: 76.2cm long x 178cm wide at widest point tapering to 60.96cm at the narrowest point in one piece. Weight: 54.5 Kilo (approx) Environmental: Galvanized 3/4 steel Diamond Plate. Mounting Poured concrete frame and steel bar supports the Top Plate Scanner Dimensions - Basic Unit: 25.4cm square by 30.32cm high containing an Area Scan Monochrome Camera. Power Source: The scanner system is powered by 24 VDC power supply. The input is VAC, Htz (auto sensing power supply). Environmental: Sealed unit to protect against heat/cold, moisture, sand, dust, oil etc, humidity and vibration. Temperature range: -10ºC to 70ºC Humidity range: 0 to 95% relative, non-condensing Viewing Angle: A single 90º view of a vehicle undercarriage. Lighting: One light rail consisting of five individual blocks of high output arrays of advanced red LEDs controlled by microprocessors: Junction Box: A junction box is affixed to a pole/wall above ground that allows for easy access to the systems switching, power and communication devices. The junction box contains: Power supplies Ethernet based DIO Sterling VA Page 7

8 Ground Loop detector Ethernet Switch AC transformer Wiring Terminal Strips The Junction box has a 6cm diameter conduit flange at the bottom that allows for coupling to the conduit run for the various system devices (ground loop, overview camera, optional ALPR camera, scanner, light rail, traffic light and Operating Terminal). Scanning Camera Type: Area Scan monochrome Frame Rate: 300 FPS Connection: GigE Filters: Band-pass Operator Terminal Indoor Operator Terminal: Dimensions: 48.26cm Active Display Area Screen Screen Type: Flat, Color, touch Screen, daylight readable Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Weight: 3.62 Kilo (approx) Environmental: Suitable for indoor air conditioned / heated area use only Temperature range: 0 C to 40ºC Humidity range: 0 to 90% relative, non-condensing. Processor Unit: i5 Dual core 2.4 GHz processor with 2 DDR3 DIMM, max 8 GB memory and 500 GB HD. 2 Gigabit Ethernet, 8 x USD 2.0 and 2 x USB 3.0 connectors plus DVI and other COM ports. Overview Camera Type: IP camera - Color Sensor: Sony CCD Image Sensor Auto Iris, 5/50mm lens Video Compression: MJPEG Resolution: 720 x 480 NTSC Frame Rate: 30 at 720 x 480 Sterling VA Page 8

9 Protocol: TCP/IP Environmental Case: Doubled Skinned Traffic Light Type: Green Arrow and Red Cross Power: 24 VDC Control: Automatic via Ground Loop and Operator Terminal GUI System Trigger Type: Conductive Ground Loop Cabling Communication between: Operator Terminal and Junction Box: CAT6. Scanner and Junctions Box: combination CAT6 and two conductor power cable Light Rail and Junction Box: combination two conductor power and two conductor signal cable. Overview Camera and Junction Box: CAT6 ALPR Camera and Junction Box: CAT5 and POE Ground Loop and Junction Box: Two conductor and ground wire cable Traffic Light and Junction Box: Three conductor cable AC inlet and Junction Box: Three conductor cable. Sump Pump, automatic switch and Junction Box: Two conductor cable BASE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES Max Proposed Vehicle Length: 25 meters longer vehicles can be scanned requires setup. Max Vehicle Width: 2.75 meters standard wider vehicles can be scanned requires setup. Max Vehicle Speed: 40 KPH Lighting: High output LED arrays Scan Viewing Angle: 90º providing one high resolution image of a vehicle undercarriage Front View Camera: Provides picture of driver and/or a view of the vehicle. Image is presented on screen along with under vehicle image. Operator Terminal: Flat touch screen with image zooming down to 5mm details and coordinated zoom feature with database image. Additional Vehicle data input via keyboard. Achieve retrieval and search function based on several input criteria. Sterling VA Page 9

10 Networking: Operational mode; stand alone. Communication is via; standard CAT6 cable or optional Multi-Mode fiber optic cable. Automatic Alerts: visual alert on the operator terminal when system detects foreign object or change to undercarriage (Optional). Watch List can be created to automatically alert the operator when a vehicle of interest image is detected. Networking functionality and Distributed Database is available as an option. System Maintenance: The system is designed for fast, simple replacement of components and remote diagnostics via internet connection to facilitate a low level of down time. System Manuals: The system comes complete with assembly/installation and operating manuals. Training: Full training is available to all staff operating the equipment. Warranty: 1 year warranty on all system electronics. Typical Upgraded GKH-5011 Installation Sterling VA Page 10

Optional Automatic Foreign Object Detection System (AFODS) Patent pending digital stitching of continuous motion vehicle image to create high resolution digital image regardless of vehicle speed up

11 Optional Automatic Foreign Object Detection System (AFODS) Patent pending digital stitching of continuous motion vehicle image to create high resolution digital image regardless of vehicle speed up to 40 KPH Patent pending digital image algorithms automatically match scanned vehicle fingerprint with vehicle database, detect foreign objects and provide visual alerts on the operator terminal. AFOD Option: Operator Screen (note automatic change detection in red) When the AFOD feature is included the System automatically identifies any change to the undercarriage and places a red ring around any change detected. Sterling VA Page 11

12 The GKH-5011 systems can handle vehicles including trucks and buses of all sizes and weights due to the systems unique configuration. Optional Autowash System Sterling VA Page 12

13 Vehicle Images LARGE TRUCK (compressed image due to page size) SMALL TRUCK CAR Sterling VA Page 13

GKH-3011 Vault Automatic Under Vehicle Inspection System

GKH-3011 Vault Automatic Under Vehicle Inspection System Product Summary: The GKH-3011 Automatic Under Vehicle Inspection Systems (AUVIS) is the economical, embedded solution for the fully automatic identification