Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced that it has released new software for its premium walk-through metal detector, Paragon.
This major update to Garrett’s leading-edge screening system includes several key refinements and new capabilities for the detector’s performance and operation, driven by the introduction of Garrett’s new, proprietary advanced AI security platform for metal detection using machine learning.
Software update
Garrett has identified five core areas that will immediately improve the operational experience of Paragon upon the release of the new software update.
These include the following:
- AI-driven improvement in Paragon’s multi-target alarm indication, which significantly enhances its ability to distinguish the specific locations of threat objects.
- AI-driven ability to precisely and accurately pin-point object locations without ghosting, zone drift, or over-alarming – known issues for previous generation detectors.
- Upgraded interference immunity to allow Paragon to operate smoothly at higher sensitivities even in electrically “noisy” environments.
- ECAC screening programme that recently passed the rigorous requirements of the widely-used European aviation standard.
- Japanese language menu naturalisation to provide a global customer base a top-tier security solution in their native languages.
Powerful platform
“Paragon is a powerful platform, and one in which we are going to continue to invest. Unlike some competing products, this software does not require user input and will not evolve its security levels without an update. We think it’s important that our customers can trust what they get from day one and not worry about incorrect inputs corrupting the detection algorithms,” said Aaron Arellano, Senior Product Manager of Garrett.
Future updates
“This update lays the foundation for future updates that will change industry perceptions on what’s possible with walk-through metal detection systems,” continued Aaron Arellano.
He adds, “AI can be a buzzword, but it is not an exaggeration to say the AI work we’ve done in our development tools is revolutionising what Paragon is and will be capable of doing. This update isn’t just a significant improvement on Paragon’s capabilities; it’s a signal to keep your eyes on Garrett, because there’s much more where this came from.”
Effective security operations
The Garrett Paragon is manufactured at Garrett’s Garland, Texas facility with appropriate design patents and trademark protections. This update is compatible with all previous software revisions of Paragon.
Garrett encourages security customers to insist on buying genuine products from reputable companies to ensure quality, product performance, and effective security operations. For more details on Garrett’s use and philosophy of AI in product development, visit the AI Policy page on Garrett.com.
