Vehicles are often an integral component of large area or mobile surveillance details, calling on the vehicle itself to be an information gathering asset. Through a hybrid of SPS and PSS modules, we offer a full range of security and surveillance tools to equip vehicles with advanced capabilities. Our vehicle modules are designed for complete vehicle integration into almost any vehicle make and model.
As with the PSS, driver or passenger vitals can be monitored through the vitality module sensors. The VSS is also able to run vehicle diagnostics and share this information with the command center. Essential positioning and environment information can be detected and monitored by incorporating GPS, navigation, and externally mounted environmental sensors. For detecting potential environmental hazards, a Hazardous Environment module can also be integrated into the vehicle.
VSS Central Command Module
Description
The Central Command Base Module is the lightweight, durable foundation to the portable and wearable REKKS Systems. As with the Base Module used with our Personal Surveillance Systems (PSS), the VSS Base Module 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.
Flexible mounting options allow the Base Module to be either worn on the body or mounted on the vehicle's dash during travel.
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VSS Camera Module
Description
As an extension of the Base Module, a small and compact Camera Module easily incorporates video and audio functions into the vehicle's surveillance system. The Camera Module consists of a small camera and microphone unit that can be affixed onto the vehicle's dashboard to provide eyes and ears to the command center along the vehicle's route.
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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VSS Vitality Module
Description
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. In addition to providing readings of the wearer's vitals, the VSS Vitality Module also tracks vehicle system performance and can provide the command center with valuable diagnostic information from the field.
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VSS Environment Module
VSS 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 user with the gas sensors that will alert the user 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. The module can easily be integrated into the vehicle, with sensor readings displayed directly on an internal vehicle display and send on to the command center. 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 VSS Modules
In addition to the VSS modules listed above, additional peripheral modules can be incorporated into the VSS
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.
