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Special Edition TV - Ep. 10-770

On this episode we explore: Advanced security screening systems, Biometric access control from Fuji, License plate recognition technology that is saving lives and a new HVAC system from EcoThermics that is not only greener for the environment but puts more green in your wallet.

Green Building Automation with Tridium

Finding ways to make buildings green can be quite a challenge. The folks at Tridium show us how their user friendly automation system helps keep buildings green while saving the owners money. Buildings can even be managed remotely via the Internet. Richard Allen Reports. Find Tridium at: www.Tridium.com or at 804.747.4771

Keeping Law Enforcement Safer with Patrol Witnes...

Police Officers are on the front line. Often times having clear video evidence of a stop can make the difference between conviction or having a wrong doer go free. But more importantly, it can make the difference in an officers safety. Patrol Witness from 247 is a high definition, digital video system that addresses these issues and has proven successful around the country. www.PatrolWitness.com or 866-693-7492

Secure Access Using Biometrics from Fujitsu

Secure access to buildings, doors, gates or even computers is in the palm of your hand. PalmSecure technology from Fujitsu Frontech is making it possible for large enterprises or small business to maintain access control. Miranda Khan reports.

Advanced License Plate Recognition with ELSAG

Police officers have been reading and checking license plates for decades. It helps to catch criminals and protect the public. Now new technology from ELSAG North America has automated the process and enabled plates to be read at a rate of 1800 per minute. This technology has already helped to recover millions in stolen cars and goods, but most importantly, it has saved lives. Richard Allen reports.

Secure Screening Solutions with CEIA

As security becomes even more important, advanced screening techniques with metal detectors have become more sophisticated. The recent ASIS show in Dallas, featured some of the most advanced solutions. We visit CEIA North America who has some dynamic detectors that can not only tell a screener if someone has objectionable metal one them, but where. Miranda Khan reports.

Environmentally Friendly HVAC - EcoThermics

As government regulations loom to phase out artificial refrigerants in Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling applications, a natural refrigerant has emerged. We take a look at EcoThermics, a green HVAC company that has designed a revolutionary new compressor that replaces ozone depleting refrigerants with an environmentally friendly one that also saves money for end users. EcoThermics 309.495.7320 - www.EcoThermics.com

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Environmentally Friendly Power Generation - Buen...

We go to California where an old coal fired power plant is being transformed into an environmentally friendly power plant. The new Buena Vista Biomass plant will burn scrap woody biomass from farms, orchards and landfills. It is essentially recycling the material into electricity. The plant's highly efficient scrubbers clean virtually all of the pollutants out of the effluence and generates 18 megawatts of power. Additionally it is creating new jobs in rural California. Buena Vista Biomass - 9...