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Unobtrusive Suicide Warning System

Award Information

Award #
2007-DE-BX-K176
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $318,662)

This award will provide funding for General electric to continue development and situational testing of an automated suicide warning system in a correctional facility. This technology uses radar to monitor an individual's repiratory and cardiopulmonary activity without skin contact, through analysis of the movement of the individual's torso. Successful development of this technology will increase the capability and effectiveness of the corrections community.

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Date Created: September 23, 2009