An Integrated Border Security Solution from Perceptics LLC and AS&E provides Abu Dhabi Customs with a unique Vehicle Inspection Capability at Multiple Ports of Entry

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(Business Wire)--
The integration of Perceptics LLC`s Under Vehicle Inspection System and Arabic
License Plate Reader imaging technology with cargo X-ray inspection systems from
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E®) at strategic
border check points enhances the ability of the Abu Dhabi Customs to protect the
emirate`s borders while facilitating trade and collecting revenues through
effective customs operations as per the directorate strategic priorities.

Perceptics, as the subcontractor to AS&E, will collaborate with AS&E to
integrate its Under Vehicle Inspection Solutions and License Plate Reader
imaging technology into AS&E`s OmniView™ Gantry cargo & vehicle inspection
system and AS&E`s multi-view Z Portal® cargo & vehicle screening system.

Perceptics partnered with Dubai-based Simtix, its exclusive master distributor
for the Middle East and North African region, to implement Perceptics` solution
with AS&E. "We are very excited to partner with Simtix and AS&E on the
implementation of this high profile border security solution for Abu Dhabi
Customs," said Larry Smith, Perceptics` V. P. Field Operations.

Perceptics` Solution for Abu Dhabi Customs: Under Vehicle Inspection System
(UVIS). The vehicle inspection technology from Perceptics uses a very
high-resolution 4K true-color line digital camera image of the undercarriage of
a vehicle to be compared side-by-side either with a previous image taken of the
same vehicle or of a like vehicle. The all-weather system utilizes a
high-velocity air blade to keep the unit free of sand and moisture. The seamless
digital image allows the operator to view the undercarriage as a whole with 12X
zoom capabilities. An integrated scene camera provides a snapshot of the
vehicle, which creates a consolidated image of the scanned vehicle.

Perceptics` patented License Plate Reader (LPR) imaging system features an
Arabic optical character recognition engine that recognizes all types of license
plates: retro-reflective, non-retro-reflective, embossed and flat. Real-time
vehicle risk assessment provides Customs officials with an accurate full plate
and state of origin and country of origin identification. The LPR system
features front license plate image recognition.

Perceptics` Vehicle Inspection Software (VIS) System provides an intuitive,
dependable and rapid method of consolidating the high-resolution images produced
by Perceptics` LPR and UVIS systems.

Designed with scalable, Ethernet-based architecture, VIS maintains a `Hit List`
of suspect vehicles with operator alarms and supports the ability to send e-mail
alarm notifications to off-site officials. The VIS database is fully searchable
based on criteria such as vehicle type, driver`s name, license plate or
time/date range. The seamless digital image allows the operator to view the
vehicle`s undercarriage as a whole with 12X zoom capabilities.

About Perceptics

Perceptics, LLC, the world`s leading National Border Securityand Traffic
Managementcompany, offers customers innovative imaging technology solutions for
mission critical security and revenue protection applications. With a proven
performance record in these most demanding applications for 29 years, Perceptics
has more than 1,000 national border LPR lanes in continuous operation at sites
throughout the world, including in the United States along the borders with
Canada and Mexico, as well as at military bases, private factories, airports,
embassies and government buildings. Along with system technologies, Perceptics
also provides project management, technical expertise and customer-service
programs aimed at exceeding the customer`s expectations. Please visit
www.Perceptics.com.

About Simtix

Simtix is a multi-national security technology company providing design,
implementation, and integration solutions. We work with clients to develop
state-of-the-art systems that provide highly effective security for their
facilities while ensuring legitimate activities are unimpeded.

Simtix has offices in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. In addition to its own
R&D facilities, Simtix has partnerships with leading technology providers around
the globe. Our global reach allows us to provide our clients a unique blend of
world-class technologies with deep insight into regional threats, customs, and
best-practices.

Dublin & Associates for Perceptics LLC
Joel Williams, 210-227-0221 ext. 231
jwilliams@dublinandassociates.com
or
Perceptics LLC
Tom Hayes
tom.hayes@perceptics.com
or
Simtix
Eric Chapman
echapman@simtix.com

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