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Brett Adcock is developing "Cover," a weapons detection system using high-frequency radar technology originally developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. The system can detect concealed weapons through clothing and bags from a distance, without requiring direct contact or metal detection.

Key Points:

• Core Technology:

  • Uses high-frequency radio waves (similar to WiFi but higher frequency)
  • Can detect weapons from 50 meters away
  • Works through clothing and bags
  • Can detect non-metallic weapons (plastic, etc.)
  • Provides camera-like frame rate imaging

• Market Applications:

  • Primary Revenue Markets:
    • Stadiums
    • Concerts
    • Hospitals
    • High-security facilities
  • Secondary Market:
    • K-12 Schools (despite lower budgets)

• Business Strategy:

  • Already owns NASA JPL intellectual property (licensed)
  • 12-person team, including former JPL personnel
  • First system deployment in 30 days
  • Currently self-funded as a "passion project"
  • May not seek external investment

• Long-term Vision:

  • As human longevity increases, security scanning will become standard
  • Imaging systems like Cover will become ubiquitous for safety
  • Focus on preventing weapons from entering venues rather than responding to incidents