Evolv Technology, known for its advancements in artificial intelligence-based screening solutions for enhanced security, has recently been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
This new patent specifically addresses the distinctive technology employed in their key product, Evolv Express®, which is utilised in comprehensive security plans at various venues worldwide to detect concealed weapons.
Threat detection technology
In addition to the United States, this patent has been issued in multiple countries under the title "Personnel Inspection with Threat Detection and Discrimination" (U.S. Patent No. 11,568,734).
This patent, awarded last year, pertains to the system's ability to categorise items as either threats or non-threats through the use of radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic data. This advancement enriches the company's expanding portfolio of patents related to threat detection technology, encompassing more than 30 issued patents in both the U.S. and other nations, alongside numerous pending applications.
Weapons detection systems
Michael Ellenbogen, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Evolv Technology, commented, "The technology covered by this patent is foundational to Evolv Express and what we believe sets us apart from other weapons detection systems."
He emphasised the significance of continuous innovation in the physical security sector, which has seen minimal changes over the last century, pledging ongoing efforts to develop new solutions for security professionals and venue operators.
Helping minimise congestion
This system aims to efficiently screen visitors, reducing congestion and interruptions at entryways
Launched in 2019, Evolv Express employs sophisticated sensor technology coupled with AI to identify a wide range of potential threats while distinguishing them from everyday items like mobile phones and keys.
This system aims to efficiently screen visitors, reducing congestion and interruptions at entryways. When a threat is identified, the linked Evolv tablet displays an image of the person in question, marking the threat's location with a "Red Box".
RF electromagnetic data
The innovations behind Evolv Express include technology capable of analysing RF electromagnetic data over various frequencies to identify the dimensions, composition, and shape of metallic objects in motion. Additionally, it can process hundreds of thousands of sensor data points for each individual passing through the system.
Ellenbogen stated, "We believe our growing roster of more than 800 customers globally is proof of Evolv's market leadership and the efficacy of Evolv Express. Our customers' validation of our technology is a significant achievement and one that I expect will accelerate widespread adoption of a dignified and consistent security screening process."
Performing arts venues
Since its introduction, Evolv Express has obtained numerous accolades, including a designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT). It recently received a Platinum designation in the Screening Equipment category of Campus Security Today’s Secure Campus Awards and was named the winner of the 2024 "Best in Sports Technology" and "Best in Fan Experience Technology" by Sports Business Journal.
The system currently screens over one million individuals daily and, on average, identifies more than 500 firearms each day. Evolv Technology has partnered with sports and performing arts venues, theme parks, casinos, schools, hospitals, and places of worship worldwide.
Evolv Technology, a security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, was awarded a patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that covers the differentiating technology used in its flagship product, Evolv Express®.
Integrated as a concealed weapons detection layer in a venue’s overall safety plan, the Evolv Express weapons detection system, is deployed in over a thousand stadiums, theme parks, schools, hospitals and other public spaces around the world.
Threat detection technology
Awarded in several other countries in addition to in the U.S., the patent, Personnel Inspection with Threat Detection and Discrimination (U.S. Patent No. 11,568,734), was granted last year and applies to the technology that classifies objects as threats or non-threats using radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic data.
The patent builds on the company’s growing patent portfolio related to its threat detection technology both in the U.S. and internationally. The company owns over 30 issued U.S. and foreign patents and has numerous pending or allowed patent applications.
Weapons detection systems
“The technology covered by this patent is foundational to Evolv Express and what we believe sets us apart from other weapons detection systems,” said Michael Ellenbogen, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Evolv Technology.
“The patent reminds us how important innovation is to drive advancement in the physical security industry, which, until Evolv Express, had remained relatively unchanged over the past 100 years. We plan to continue creating new solutions for security professionals and venue operators to help them protect places and people.”
Helping minimize congestion
Introduced in 2019, Evolv Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to pinpoint and distinguish a wide variety of potential threats from many common everyday items, such as phones and keys.
Evolv Express is designed to screen visitors effectively while helping minimize congestion and disruptions to traffic flow at entry points. When a threat is detected, the connected Evolv tablet displays an image of the individual who alerted and places a “Red Box” on the potential threat’s location(s).
RF electromagnetic data
In addition to the patented technology, other notable innovations behind Evolv Express include technology to process RF electromagnetic data across multiple frequencies to detect size, composition, and shape of metal objects while in motion, and technology to process hundreds of thousands of sensor data points for each individual passing through the system.
Ellenbogen continued: “We believe our growing roster of more than 800 customers globally is proof of Evolv’s market leadership and the efficacy of Evolv Express. Our customers’ validation of our technology is a significant achievement and one that I expect will accelerate widespread adoption of a dignified and consistent security screening process.”
Performing arts venues
Since its debut, Evolv Express has received a number of accolades including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT). Most recently, it received a Platinum designation in the Screening Equipment category in Campus Security Today’s Secure Campus Awards as well as the winner of the 2024 “Best in Sports Technology” and “Best in Fan Experience Technology” by Sports Business Journal.
Evolv Express screens more than one million people daily, and customers are using the system to tag, on average, more than 500 firearms every day. The company has partnered with sports and performing arts venues, theme parks, casinos, schools, hospitals, and places of worship globally.
