Eight time record-breaking 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner Royal Holdings, has selected Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses as the smart glasses rollout hardware for SWORD™, a mobile based security solution providing an IoT level of situational awareness, detection and recognition.

SWORD™ is the world’s first mobile IoT threat detection device built on top of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and iPad Pro.

Housed in its own case, SWORD™ is able to use a combination of proprietary AI, mmWave and thermal imaging sensor fusion technology to detect concealed weapons, which includes:

• 3D printed weapons

• Explosives

• Run the rapid facial recognition scans against proprietary cloud-based databases, and

• Locate gunfire with best-in-class triangulation — all in a matter of seconds.

(Mobile Based Security Solution providing an IoT level of situational awareness, detection and recognition. Courtesy of Royal Holdings Technologies Corp and YouTube.)

Threats and notifications detected by the SWORD™ solution will be pushed directly to the heads-up display in the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses.

SWORD™ is not meant as a silver bullet but rather as a new, powerful tool to be used in the battle against terrorism, mass shooters and other instruments of chaos and death.

Its low cost (a magnitude less than current bolted-in-place solutions) and ability to create flexible perimeters make SWORD™ a paradigm shift in terms of providing security for everything from schools and sports venues to even hard targets, such as airports.

Its value is evidenced by the more than 88,000 pre-orders that have been placed by government agencies, airport and leading concert venue firms according to Barry Oberholzer, Founder and CEO of SWORD™.

(Vuzix Blade AR smart glasses provide a wearable smart display with a see-through viewing experience utilizing Vuzix’s proprietary waveguide optics and Cobra II display engine. It’s like having your computer or smartphone screen information with you wherever you go. Courtesy of Vuzix Corporation and YouTube.)

Planned to enter full production in Q3 2019 the Blade from the Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is being offered as an integrated part of the solution.

SWORD™ expects the final attachment rate for Vuzix Blade with SWORD™ to be significant.

Feature-Packed Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses

Never before has a product been designed where you can see overlaid information, indoors or out, such as patient data, mapping directions, restaurant menus, weather information, alerts and more without picking up a second screen.

Truly revolutionary, Vuzix Blade AR smart glasses are a perfect companion to a smartphone, allowing users to interact with their phone hands-free.

Finally fashion meets technology in the wearable display arena.

“We look forward to continued collaboration between our two companies.”

SWORD Mobile Based Security Solution

(Secure A School – By using SWORD, the world’s most intelligent detection and recognition platform, school campuses can instantly detect and deter known threats to students and faculty. Mobilize security with real-time alerts and actionable intelligence. Courtesy of Royal Holdings Technologies Corp and YouTube.)

SWORD features an integrated, infrared-object-detection HD camera and proprietary algorithms paired with the company’s facial recognition software, and all placed in what appears to be a regular case for an iPhone or iPad.

With SWORD, plainclothes security personnel can mingle with crowds, holding up their devices from between 30 feet to 100 feet away.

There is no “pause and pose” requirement — scanning takes less than 1.5 seconds — and clothing doesn’t need to be removed.

To the casual observer, they’re simply taking photos or using video chat but what they’re really doing is instantly detecting concealed objects as well as persons of interest, thanks to a connection to a fully customizable cloud database.

SWORD doesn’t need to be plugged in and has a battery life of up to 8 hours on the iPhone 8 or iPad Pro.

Additionally, if desired or as needed, the devices can also be mounted on tripods to create random screening points.

The detection platform, named KnightScan, and recognition platform, ShieldScan, can work together or independently, depending on the operator’s choice, and are presented via a user-friendly mobile app interface.

It alerts the operator immediately with an image overlay if an object is detected or person of interest is identified.

KnightScan detects both metallic and non-metallic threats that have been concealed on an individual, including a wide range of weapons, explosive devices, tactical surveillance counter-measures (TCSM) and even 3D-printed weapons.

AI machine learning allows the system to add new faces and threats in near real-time to ensure defense intelligence is always up to date.

SWORD is fully customizable to meet a broad range of scenarios and environmental variables.

SWORD Sweeps 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards with Record Eight Wins

The new SWORD Smartphone Security Scanner from Royal Holdings Technologies, was a dominant force in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ tying Attivo Networks and scoring a record-breaking eight 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Wins.

SWORD took home three Platinum, three Gold, one Silver and a coveted ‘ASTORS’ Extraordinary Leadership Award, in recognition for their innovation in joining mobile platforms with IoT and artificial intelligence – into a single, covert, handheld device capable of identifying immediate threats, for mitigation and rapid response.

Royal Holdings Technologies Corp

• Best Handheld Mobile Device Solution

• Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

• Best Physical Threat Intelligence Solution

  • Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

• Best Image Technologies Solution

  • Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

• Best Mobile Technology Product

  • Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

• Best Thermal, Infrared Camera System

• Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

• Best Security Incident & Event Mgmt Solution (SIEM)

• • Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

• Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution

  • Royal Holdings Technologies SWORD

 

 

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.

Over 130 distinguished guests representing National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms, gathered from across North America, Europe and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

• The Department of Homeland Security
• The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
• Argonne National Laboratory
• The Department of Homeland Security
• The Department of Justice
• The Security Exchange Commission Office of Personnel Management
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Viasat, Hanwha Techwin, Lenel, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Verint, Canon U.S.A., BriefCam, Pivot3, Milestone Systems, Allied Universal, Ameristar Perimeter Security and More!

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

The 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Desktop Alert.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland SecurityAwards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Access Control/ Identification	Personal/Protective Equipment	Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism
Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System	Interagency Interdiction Operation	Cloud Computing/Storage Solution
Facial/IRIS Recognition	Body Worn Video Product	Cyber Security
Video Surveillance/VMS	Mobile Technology	Anti-Malware
Audio Analytics	Disaster Preparedness	ID Management
Thermal/Infrared Camera	Mass Notification System	Fire & Safety
Metal/Weapon Detection	Rescue Operations	Critical Infrastructure
License Plate Recognition	Detection Products	And Many Others!

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

2018 Champions Edition

See the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Champions Edition – ‘Best Products of 2018 ‘ Year in Review’ for in-depth coverage of the outstanding products and services of firms receiving American Security Today’s 2018‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards.’

Enter Early to Maximize Media Coverage of your Products and Services at Kickoff, and Get the Recognition Your Organization Deserves!

And be sure to Register Early for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East 2019 to ensure your place at this limited- space event!

Why the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program?

American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’

Why American Security Today?

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 70,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.

The old traditional security marketplace has been covered by a host of security publications that have changed little over many years.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that provides our readers with solutions to their challenges.

Our Editorial staff provides a full plate of topics for our AST monthly digital editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts.

The editorial calendar and AST’s high drawing website features 23 different Technology and Marketing Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities and Emergency Response among others.

These sectors are part of the new integration, where these major applications communicate with one another in a variety of solutions to protect our cities and critical infrastructure.

AST has Expanded readership into vital Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other Potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – enticing targets for extremist or lone wolf attacks due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

For more information about Royal Holdings Technologies or SWORD, please visit https://www.royalholdings.org.

Join us in Recognizing these Industry-Leading Firms for their Outstanding Product Development  Achievements, Exciting New Technologies and Innovative Education Programs to address the growing Homeland Security Threats our Nation is facing.