Description

This issue of Homeland Security TOE covers developments in wearables for Homeland Security applications. Innovations profiled include:
A high-definition body-worn evidence capturing with unlimited storage by TASER International
A Wi-Fi-enabled, badge-styled wearable camera by Edesix
An augmented reality (AR) solution for wearable heads-up displays by Applied Research Associates
A wearable neutron detection technology by Symetrica
A stereoscopic AR glass by Mistral Solutions
An ultra-lightweight wearable toxic gas detection system by Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Monitoring of first responder teams using wearable sensors by Zephyr
A fire mask with integrated thermal imaging by Scott Safety.

The Homeland Security TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global innovations and developments related to homeland security on a monthly basis. Technologies enabling security segments, including incident management, border security, CBRNE, disaster management, cybersecurity, first responders, critical infrastructure protection, maritime security, food security, personal protective equipment, and airport security are captured in this TOE.

The need for low power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms is driving innovations in the sensors space. The Sensors and Control cluster covers innovations pertaining to technologies such as wireless sensors and networks, energy harvesting, haptics and touch, MEMS and nanosensors, terahertz, ubiquitous/smart sensors, CBRNE, quantified-self, sensor fusion, M2M communications, and drones.

Keywords: Wearables, augmented reality, wearable electronics, body worn camera, fire mask