ThruVision

ThruVision is a brand of security screening products that allow users to see through clothing. The manufacturer, ThruVision Systems, develop their products based on proprietary passive terahertz imaging technology. http://www.ThruVision.com/ This terahertz, or T-Ray, radiation emits electromagnetic waves at frequencies in the terahertz range, between 300 gigahertz (3x1011 Hz) and 3 terahertz (3x1012 Hz).http://www.aip.org/tip/INPHFA/vol-9/iss-4/p27.html

The ThruVision technology allows for the detection of objects concealed on an individual. Although security personnel will have the ability to see through clothing, the technology does not enable them to see an individual’s body in detail, but a vague outline.

The technology behind ThruVision works in the same fashion as that of a microwave, emitting waves with the ability to penetrate non-conducting materials, such as: cardboard, ceramics, clothing, paper, and wood. This very technology was used by astronomers in their study of dying stars.http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/T-Ray_camera_020613.html

ThruVision security systems are currently being put into use in airports, border checkpoints, entrances to public buildings, shopping malls, sporting events and police deployments.http://www.ThruVision.com/ More recently issues regarding the installation of ThruVision systems in airports have arisen, regarding issues of privacy and violations of rights. While the systems could potentially prevent individuals from bringing destructive materials onboard aircrafts, individuals argue that the ThruVision cameras expose too much of their person.http://www.infowars.com/new-security-camera-can-see-through-clothes/

ThruVision technology was developed by UK based ThruVision Systems. The company is headquartered near Oxford, UK and specializes in the manufacture and development of proprietary passive terahertz technologies.

One of ThruVision System’s most noted products is the T5000 security camera. The T5000 has the ability to pass through clothing and walls. It is designed to be used in larger, open areas. With a range of 25 meters, it has the ability to scan groups of people at one time, revealing any concealed objects, without exposing any body in detail. This not only facilitates faster security screening times, but also allows for individuals to be screened without their knowledge.http://www.ThruVision.com/ The debate over the ThruVision T5000 security camera argues over issues of security against those of privacy.http://www.infowars.com/new-security-camera-can-see-through-clothes/

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• Extreme Tec: Security Camera Can 'See' Through Clothes (March 10, 2008)

• Wired: British Security Camera Can See Through Clothes (March 10, 2008)

• Slashdot: T-Ray Camera Sees Through Clothes, Preserves Privacy (March 10, 2008)

• CrunchGear: Thruvision's T5000 Strip-searches You From a Distance (March 9, 2008)

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