[May 16, 2005] New Product Deters Wrong-Way Drivers; Intelligent Perimeter Systems' Vehicle Alert Detection System Sounds and Flashes Alarm When Vehicle Enters Roadway from the Wrong Direction and Sends Alert to Law Enforcement Tweet DUBLIN, Ohio --(Business Wire)-- May 16, 2005 -- Intelligent Perimeter Systems (IPS), a manufacturer of advanced counter-terrorist vehicle barrier and traffic control systems, today unveiled a proprietary safety system designed to detect and deter vehicles attempting to enter a roadway from the wrong direction or at a restricted time. "We are excited to introduce advanced technology to prevent wrong-way vehicle accidents," said IPS CEO Ronald E. Scherer. "This cost-effective system holds the power to alleviate a serious weakness in the design of modern highways." Using intelligent Video Content Analysis (VCA) software and traffic control equipment, the IPS Vehicle Alert Detection System (VADS) identifies and tracks misdirected traffic in real-time. Full-motion digital video cameras provide continuous monitoring of the traffic flow on a specific roadway or railroad crossing. When it detects an intrusion onto a protected roadway, VADS immediately uses visual and audio alarms to deter drivers, including: -- Flashing LED strobe lights -- Internally illuminated case signs -- LED or fiber-optic B/O signs -- Siren and horn signals -- Optional retractable vehicle barriers At the same time, VADS sends an alert to law enforcement authorities via radio, cellular or satellite signals. The system was designed for easy installation and operation at any exit ramp, intersection or railroad crossing. Powered by a 24-volt system, VADS can operate standard 110V AC or solar power. The option of using solar power allows the system to be installed in areas that lack access to electrical power. About Intelligent Perimeter Systems Headquartered in the Dublin, Ohio (a suburb of Columbus), Intelligent Perimeter Systems is an innovative developer and integrator of retractable traffic control and vehicle barrier systems. Its products allow government and private organizations to create a secure, protected environment for people and property. IPS has been engineering and manufacturing vehicle access control equipment since 2002 and sells its products worldwide. For more information and to view a crash-test video, visit www.ibarrier.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]