The REKKS Personal Surveillance System (PSS)

With our most recent addition and an industry first, we introduce a customizable Personal Surveillance System (PSS); a portable information system that can be incorporated into almost any garment for individual mobile security. It provides users the ability to gather, analyze, and disseminate information from the field in real time, from a command center or remote location.

The PSS was designed as a tool to expand access to information and enable safety, transparency and reduce incidents of corruption. Navigation and positioning data, a camera and microphone, vitality sensors, and a full range of environmental sensors give the command center complete access to the wearer’s environment. As the amount of real-time information pushed to the command center increases, the command center is able to more closely monitor the conditions and safety of the wearer and the wearer’s environment.

The PSS is comprised of a main Base Module and additional peripheral modules as selected by the end user. The base module case is both exceptionally lightweight and designed for ruggedized use. System features can include a base video display, camera and microphone, vitality sensors, accelerometer, toxic gas and natural gas sensors, pressure sensors, radiation detector, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, positioning information, and a panic button. The systems components use NFC and Bluetooth technology to communicate and readings can be both stored locally and communicated to a command center over WiFi or mobile data.

The PSS components are compact and can be secured to the wearer via our MOLLE compatible case or a standard utility belt.

Animals, especially dogs, are becoming an increasingly valuable asset across many industries. By studying the tasks assigned to working dogs, typical working environments, and dogs’ unique movements, we are able to offer our PSS for K-9 use – our K-9 Surveillance System (KSS).

The KSS equips the dog with advanced sensors and surveillance capabilities, making the dog itself a valuable information center. The command center is able to gather detailed information about the animal’s environment while also being able to closely monitor the animal’s health and safety. The Base Module is specifically designed to attach to most K-9 harnesses and includes all Base Module features. As with our traditional PSS, the KSS System can be customized by adding additional modules, including environmental sensors, vitality sensors, and a camera and microphone module that has been specially designed for a snug fit with minimal picture shake through movement.

PSS Central Command Base Module

Description The Central Command Base Module is the lightweight, durable foundation to the PSS and features protective IP67 housing and a visual display. It plays a vital role in the system as a central hub by integrating network, location, communication, display and sensor modules. Each console has a panic alert button, which immediately sends vital information to the command center and features a cancellation window to minimize false alarms or accidental triggers. The visual display expands the wearer’s communication capabilities and provides system status information with features such as basic two-way messaging and sensor and battery indicators. An accelerometer detects changes in the wearer’s orientation or directional heading, pace, sudden changes in movement, free falls, intense vibrations or shocks. The Base Module also features an extensive communication package, which incorporates both outdoor GPS and indoor IPS location tracking systems and uses the latest Bluetooth standards and near field communication (NFC) technology for easy and reliable pairing. We incorporate WiFi and mobile data transfer over the most popular communication networks worldwide, and provide up to 4th generation LTE speeds where available. Sensor readings and data gathered by the console are both stored locally on the console and communicated directly with the command center. Local storage enables the console to continue gathering and saving information in the event the console goes offline.

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PSS Camera Module

Description As an extension of the Base Module, a small and compact Camera Module easily incorporates video and audio functions into the wearable surveillance system. The Camera Module consists of a small camera and microphone unit that can be clipped or affixed onto the wearer’s outer garment to provide eyes and ears to the command center. Despite its small, compact design, the camera offers full HD of 1080p at 30 fps and 16x digital zoom. The camera module communicates with the console via Bluetooth, has a built-in microphone to relay sound to the command center, and has both day and night mode capabilities.

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PSS Vitality Module

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As an extension of the Base Module, the Vitality Module provides an added layer of protection to the wearer by enabling the command center to closely monitor the wearer’s health and physical safety. The sensors are incorporated into a discrete and compact wrist unit with adjustable notification options. The module can alert the command center when the wearer’s heart rate becomes dangerously elevated or stops, monitor the wearer’s hydration levels, and even monitor whether the wearer may have fallen asleep on the job.

The wearable sensors can provide Electric Cardio Gram, pulse, body temperature, and perspiration level measurements that are transmitted via Bluetooth to the console and wirelessly on to the command center. By monitoring the wearer’s vitals, the command center can help protect the health of the wearer and quickly send help should any of the measures drop to dangerous levels.

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PSS Environment Module

Description As an extension of the Base Module, an Environment Module enables both the wearer and the command center to closely monitor real time environmental conditions. The wearer can proceed with a higher degree of safety and confidence knowing his surroundings are safe. Additionally, the command center can alert nearby personnel when unsafe levels are detected, quickly removing them from danger. An air quality sensor provides continuous readings on often-undetectable dangers such as carbon monoxide and oxygen levels. A temperature sensor included in the console records ambient temperature and a pressure sensor measures atmospheric pressure, which can be used to detect sudden weather changes and air pressure changes that result from blasts and explosions. All readings by the environmental sensors are transmitted to the Base Module via Bluetooth and on to the command center when the sensors detect unsafe levels.
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PSS Hazardous Environment Module

Description In addition to standard environmental readings, the surveillance system provides tools for detecting hazardous environmental materials, many of which are often undetectable by humans. The console equips the wearer with the gas sensors that will alert the wearer and the command center to the presence of propane, butane, methane, and natural gas readings at unsafe levels. A radiation sensor is an optional feature, which can be used to monitor radiation levels in areas of known exposure as well as in a precautionary capacity to alert the guard and the command center to the presence of harmful radiation levels. The potential for harmful radiation exposure is a devastating byproduct of damage to nuclear energy facilities and uncertain radiation distribution channels from known areas of concentration. The combined capabilities of the Hazardous Environment Module can also be a valuable tool for first responders and medical personnel engaged in disaster relief by removing uncertainty as to the safety of their environment and allowing them to focus on providing aid to others. All module readings are communicated via Bluetooth to the Base Module for local storage and wirelessly on to the command center.

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Additional PSS Modules

In addition to the wearable PSS modules, additional peripheral modules can be incorporated into the PSS Thermal Imaging Module As an extension of the Base Module, additional handheld peripheral modules can be incorporated into the surveillance system. An optional handheld thermal imager camera (TIC) takes readings of infrared radiation and produces a visible light display on one of our display modules or directly in the command center. With a handheld TIC, images can be detected through smoke, heat-permeable barriers, and in darkness. Heat signatures can also be used to identify animals, people and objects. The added benefits of a TIC span applications such as faulty electrical connections, detecting wildlife, aiding first responder and rescue operations to locate trapped victims and pets, and can be used as a stealth detection tool in surveillance. To maximize in-field system integration, the TIC is paired with either the HD or Head Display Module, which allows the thermal image to be produced directly on the display screen instead of on the handheld unit. Battery Packs The surveillance systems feature an interchangeable battery design for cross-compatibility with our module components. For the modules that naturally draw more power, the batteries are removable to facilitate on-the-go battery exchanging. The batteries are compact and lightweight so as to allow the user to carry an extra. All external batteries are exchangeable and rechargeable, and have an average battery life of 10 hours on a full charge. For our more compact modules that have smaller power requirements, the batteries feature a fixed internal mount. Internal batteries are rechargeable and have an average battery life of 16 hours, depending on specific usage Battery Chargers All batteries used in the surveillance system are rechargeable. Our external battery charger is available with a single charging bay or a multi-charging bay that can charge up to 5 batteries simultaneously. A single-bay vehicle charger is offered for charging on-the-go. Modules with internal mount batteries offer wireless charging. For renewable energy recharging, single pack solar and kinetic chargers are also available. Battery health and charging status can be monitored through each of our charging units.

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