Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. announced that it has received additional funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to incorporate additional design efficiencies into the development of a High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) upgrade kit for testing on an Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) passenger screening system. Liberty Defense Electronic Upgrade Enables Next Generation Threat Detection Performance for over 1,000 body scanners at US Airports (CNW Group/Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd.) The HD-AIT next-generation people screening technology platform for threat detection uses high-definition imaging and AI, resulting in greater threat detection with a lower false alarm rate for a better passenger experience. The HD-AIT upgrade kit being developed is designed to enhance the capabilities of an existing AIT unit using open architecture, allowing the use of third-party hardware and software components.

Per the TSA, Open Architecture is a technology-design approach for software and hardware that uses widely accepted standards to ensure interoperability across tools and platforms regardless of the technology designer, manufacturer, or supplier. The TSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for airline passenger security screening conducted at airports in the United States. TSA's On-Person Screening program aims to detect a growing range of threats, with fewer false alarms and less physical contact with travelers.

In addition to enhanced detection, the HD-AIT body scanners are anticipated to help improve passenger experience and move people through the checkpoint more seamlessly.