New Scanners Race To Enter Market

Technology Firms Step Up Marketing of Airport Security Devices After Attempted Christmas Attack

Fallout from the attempted bombing of a passenger jet on Christmas Day has meant more hassles for travelers, but for companies selling high-tech screening equipment it's been a chance to hawk their products more aggressively.

Makers of scanners and other devices that aren't yet used at airports have cranked up their marketing and publicity efforts in recent weeks looking to capitalize on the near-disaster, as well as on privacy concerns raised by existing screening devices that see through clothing.

The claims are bold: Intellicheck Mobilisa Inc., for example, which makes hand-held ID card-scanners, says in a product pitch that the ... (Read More)

Source: Wall Street Journal