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There's an art to making the perfect snowball: it has to be compact enough to travel far, and aerodynamic enough to throw accurately. Enter the Flexible Flyer snowball maker, which makes it easy to shape the ideal snowball every time. Designed to make a precisely round snowball in roughly a second, it's perfect for on-the-fly snowball fights or for kids who want to prepare an arsenal before the big showdown begins. The snowball maker--which includes a molded handle for easy use--measures 15 inches long and 4 inches tall when closed. It's recommended for ages 4 and older.
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Ok, I'm not 11 anymore, I just turned 40 and my girlfriend is 39. But we still know how to have fun. And playing in the snow is fun. Though when it came to throwing snowballs she was very outclassed. Now the odds are much more even and she knows it! Her main problem was lack of strength or endurance to hand pack the balls. Now she can pump them out at one a second and I'm finding myself ducking a lot more then I used to.
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The invention described and claimed hereinbelow is also described in German Patent Application DE 103 58 487.0 filed on Dec. 13, 2003. This German Patent Application, whose subject matter is incorporated here by reference, provides the basis for claim of priority of invention under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d).
The invention relates to a method of determining in a non-invasive manner the trade classification, the trade value, the market value and the quality of a body of a slaughtered animal on the basis of optical image processing, which method can preferably be used in slaughterhouses and meat processing works. Generally, larger slaughtered animals, such as pigs, are split along the backbone and suspended on hooks are conveyed by means of special transportation systems between various stations. At predetermined locations the respective halves of the slaughtered pigs are registered, weighed and evaluated.
Within the scope of the evaluation, the body of the slaughtered pig is classified into legal trade classifications on the basis of the muscle-meat percentage. Several methods are permissible for determining the muscle-meat percentage, wherein a measurement of the fat layer (S) and a measurement of the amount of meat (F), measured in each case in millimetres, are set in relation to each other and the muscle-meat percentage (MF %) is calculated by means of an officially established estimating formula.
The values for the terms S and F can be measured in the case of one possible method on a cutlet piece seven centimetres to the side of a line of separation at the level of the 2nd/3rd rib. In another conventional method, the two points (ZP) method, in the case of the pig half created by splitting the carcass along the spinal column the amount of fat (S) is determined at the thinnest site of fat over the Musculus Glutaeus Medius (MGM) and the amount of meat (F) as the thickness of the loin muscle, measured as the shortest connection of the front (cranial end) of the MGM to the upper (dorsal) edge of the vertebral canal.
The muscle-meat percentage (MF %) is determined mathematically specifically for Germany by inserting (S) and (F) into the official formula
MF %=47.978+(26.0429*S/F)+(4.5154*√{square root over (F)})−(2.5018* 1gS)−(8.4212*√{square root over (S)})
the value of which is used to determine the trade classification according to the relevant regulations.
The measured values can be determined both manually and also automatically according to the two-point method. A series of documents are known from the prior art and describe the solutions which function automatically for this purpose using optical image processing.
The documents DD 298 310 A5/DE 41 31 556 C2 and DE 41 09 345 C2 describe methods for determining or analysing halves of animal carcasses by means of image processing, wherein the outer contour, layer of fat, meat and back fat ratio are determined, in that images are recorded of the halves of animal carcasses including the backbone and all the intermediate vertebrae layers. As a fixed point for determining the parameters for splitting and classifying the carcass, the starting point is the sacrum of the spinal column, which is also determined in the same way as the other vertebrae by means of object analysis. A disadvantage of this method is on the one hand the high cost of computer technology required to analyse the object using pre-defined contour and object parameters, on the other hand where splitting errors occur during the actual processing, it is not always possible to select the sacrum in a sufficiently reliable manner as a fixed point.
The document DE 197 33 216 C1 describes a method for evaluating halves of slaughtered animals using optical image processing, which renders it possible based on the standard two-point method to classify a carcass using an optical image evaluation of the extended loin region whilst excluding subjective error sources. The accuracy of the estimation for evaluation purposes and thus for classification of the carcass has not been improved thereby in comparison to hitherto known evaluation methods.
A method of evaluating slaughtered animal halves by optical image processing is also known from the document DE 198 47 232 C2, wherein a photogrammetric method is used as a simulation of the conventional two-point evaluation method. In the loin and ham region, two clearly defined points, of which the first point is the body-side end of the pin bone, the second point is the body-side end of the MGM (Musculus Gluteus Medium), and a straight line with the direction of the middle progression of the back fat are recorded photogrammetrically. For actual evaluation purposes, the lengths of partial sections are used which are provided on a perpendicular on the straight line, which is displaced in parallel with the pin bone, at the level of the second clearly defined point through the layer of the back fat. Although in the case of this method the subjective measuring errors of the manually performed two-point method are eradicated, the accuracy of the estimation for evaluation purposes is, however, not substantially increased.
A further method is known from document DE 199 36 032 C1 wherein it is ensured that the quality of halves of slaughtered animals, in particular of slaughtered pigs, is automatically assessed using optical image processing and with respect to the known methods a greater level of reproducible estimating accuracy is achieved which can only be influenced insignificantly by errors during the process of splitting the slaughtered animal and cannot be influenced by optical imaging which is not absolutely perpendicular to the splitting plane, wherein an optical image of the slaughtered animal half in the splitting plane is evaluated in the region of the ham region and loin region photogrammetrically on the basis of specific clearly defined reference points.
The spinal column, the pin bone, the thinnest layer of fat at the MGM and the contours of the back fat in the selected region are used as the clearly defined reference points. The percentage of lean meat which is decisive for assessing the quality is calculated by the summation of part lengths, which are set in ratio with respect to each other and are perpendicular to the straight progression of the canal of the spinal cord in the region of the meat and layer of fat using constants, which are ascertained by means of regression calculations for each term, and a basic constant.
Although within the scope of the method the measured value for the amount of fat (S) is determined in accordance with the legal regulations at correct points, the amount of meat (F) is not determined, as a result of which the muscle-meat percentage (MF %) is not calculated using the official formula, thus classification into the trade classes is not possible.
A method of determining the trade value of the pieces of pig carcasses is known from the document DE 199 52 628 A1, wherein weights, weight and meat percentages of pieces of ham, cutlet, removed cutlet, fillet, shoulder, belly and/or other pieces which can be traded or further processed separately by means of Online—evaluation of pig halves. In order to implement the method, predictors which describe the body structure are determined, which predictors result from the progression of the outer contour of the pig half and, derived therefrom, the area, position and the progression of the spinal column and, derived therefrom, the lengths and areas of part regions of the carcass and one obtained for the pig halves, information regarding the amount of fat and representing the relative thickness and the progression of the approximate total subcutaneous fat layer of the back region. The predictors are set in relation to each other taking into consideration statistical relationships existing between them, as a consequence of which the weight of pieces which are of interest, their weight percentage and meat percentages of the total weight of the carcass are to be determined online in the slaughter line. During the course of the method the complete pig half must be recorded by video and the image object processed and evaluated, which is costly, in order to determine merely the trade value. Owing to the large image region over the entire splitting plane, the rate of evaluation can be impaired and also the weights of pieces cannot be determined in a sufficiently accurate manner.
The object of the invention is to develop a multi-step method of determining in a non-invasive manner the trade classification, the trade value, the market value and the quality of a body of a slaughtered animal on the basis of optical image processing, which method complies with the conditions of the relevant official rules and regulations and is performed in an accurate, rapid and also cost-effective manner.
The object is achieved by virtue of the features disclosed in patent claims 1 and 2. Preferred developments are evident in the subordinate claims.
The principles of the multi-step method for determining in a non-invasive manner the trade classification, the trade value, the market value and the quality of a body of a slaughtered animal are first to obtain basic data of a body of a slaughtered animal in the actual slaughterhouse as data volumes and then subsequently to perform a simulation calculation for estimating the yield of the individual parts using relational data. These relational data are obtained by correlating percentages of mass of the yield of the individual parts in the result of tests on cut pieces and in parallel thereto with an automatic classification method, which functions with an optical image evaluation of an image of the split animal carcass in the ham region and loin region, of determined characteristic measurement values and parameters.
The entire method with which the quality and quantities of the body of the slaughtered animal are determined consists substantially of three steps which increase in relevance, wherein, however, the results of the individual steps can be determined and demonstrated independently of each other from the data of the optical image evaluation in the imaging region.
European and national regulations for the approval of methods used for classification into trade classes stipulate how to perform the tests on cut pieces of a number of carcasses, in this case carcasses of pigs or their halves. Within the scope of tests on cut pieces according to standard methods the muscle-meat percentage is calculated from the weight of the fillet, the weight of the muscle-meat (including connective tissue) of shoulder, loins boneless, ham and belly, the weight of the cut pieces and the weight of the remaining pieces. These tests on cut pieces are to be recorded including all details.
The accurate documentation includes all relevant data and is available as data volumes which contains with a high level of statistical accuracy the percentage weights of the fluctuating yields of individual parts of non-homogenous bodies of slaughtered animals.
The accuracy of an approved method for automatic classification for estimating the muscle-meat content of the carcasses must for example correspond at least to the level of accuracy which would be achieved in the case of tests on cut pieces from 120 carcasses using a simple regression calculation.
One possible automatic classification method is a known method which determines characteristic measured values and parameters exclusively in the loin and ham region by selecting clearly defined points using optical image evaluation of an image taken of the split side of a carcass half using an optical sensor. These characteristic measured values and parameters, such as lengths, angles and areas and also the brightness and colour information likewise provided with the image are correlated with the result data of the percentage weights of the yields of the individual parts of the tests on cut pieces and relational data are obtained therefrom and stored together with the initial data for subsequent recursive calculations.
Among other things exact measured values for the amount of fat (S) and the amount of meat (F) are determined, wherein the muscle-meat percentage (MF %) of a slaughtered pig are [sic] directly calculated in accordance with the two-point method in Germany using the official formula, thus the classification into the trade class can be performed immediately as the first method step. The classification of pig carcasses using formula specific for the individual country is performed in a similar manner.
As essential basic data of a carcass in the slaughterhouse and processing operation its weight is determined from the total weight of the halves, which have been obtained by splitting along the spinal column and which are hanging on hooks, and the characteristic measured values and parameters in the loin and ham regions are determined by selecting clearly defined points using optical image evaluation of a digital or digitised image taken of the split side of a carcass half using an optical sensor. The clearly defined points are used to determine characteristic values, lengths, angles and areas in the imaging region.
The cutlets are evaluated in the second method step on the basis of determined length measurements of perpendicular part lengths in the region of the straight section of the spinal column in the imaging region with respect to the outer contour and the fat progression and their relationship to each other.
In order to estimate the yield of an individual part the further available characteristic values are used for the simulation calculation by means of a recursive calculation using the relational data from the tests on cut pieces. As the third method step, the total of the piece evaluation thus obtained produces as usual the trade value.
The weight of the carcass forms the basis for estimating the weights of the pieces and from their total in turn the market value is determined.
In this connection it is likewise feasible to estimate the weights of the pieces merely on the basis of the characteristic values, lengths, angles and areas determined in the imaging region, without first determining the total weight of the body of the slaughtered animal and using it in their calculation.
The quality of the carcass is classified with the aid of the brightness and colour information. The advantages of the invention reside particularly in the possibility of using known, non-invasive, automatic methods for determining measured values for determining the muscle-meat percentage (MF %) of slaughtered pigs in accordance with official regulations. It is possible to use both imaging methods which evaluate an image in the splitting plane and also methods for measuring the carcass along the backbone using nuclear spin tomography or computer tomography or ultrasound.
The permissible tolerances for the estimation error for the muscle-meat percentages permissible in accordance with the official specifications are maintained and or not even achieved.
By limiting the imaging region used for evaluation purposes to the ham and loin region it is possible to determine precise measured values and as a consequence to perform more accurate evaluations at a faster rate.
The trade value of the carcass can be determined from the data for the pieces of value. The market value can be calculated taking into consideration the entire mass.
Hitherto known isolated solutions for determining the muscle-meat percentage and where appropriate the trade value can be replaced by the described method in order to be able to determine accurately, rapidly and in a cost-effective manner all parameters for processing, further processing and pricing.
The invention is explained in detail as an exemplified embodiment with reference to
When performing tests on cut pieces from a sufficient number of pig carcasses, in order to obtain the basis data first their weight is determined after killing and cooling, wherein the carcasses can already be split along the spinal column, then a digital image in the loin and ham region is created using an imaging method, the image is then subjected to image analysis and the contour progressions of the meat tissue and fat tissue and bones are detected. Using the contour progressions, individual lengths, distances averaged over contour regions and areas are measured and also brightness and/or colour values are obtained. Subsequently the actual test on cut pieces is performed, the test must be accurately recorded, wherein the weight percentages of all pieces are determined and stored individually.
The parameters and measured values obtained using automatic image analysis are each allocated the weight of the carcass and the weights of the yields of the individual parts, from which specific relational data are calculated. Owing to the comprehensive volume of data collected from numerous tests on cut pieces, these relational data are statistically assured.
The characteristic measured values and parameters in the ham and loin region are obtained during tests on cut pieces and also during active operation in the slaughterhouse using the respective identical method, preferably based on the method described in the document DE 199 36 032 C1. As shown in
The image region 1 records in contrast to a dark background the entire width of the ham and loin region with its outer contours 2.1 and 2.2.
Using a histogram analysis the threshold parameters are first renormalised to the respective brightness of the pig carcass with subsequent computerised selection of the different tissue sections on the basis of colour and/or brightness differences in the image region 1. In the usual manner, impurities caused for example by blood are filtered out of the image with the aid of self-checks for consistency.
In the next step, the light-coloured fat is separated from the darker meat and in this manner fat areas 3 and meat areas 4 are determined. Within the meat areas 4, the contour of a Musculus Glutaeus Medium (MGM) 5 is identified using a contour-tracking algorithm and subsequently determining the geometric position. Furthermore, the lower end of the spinal column with vertebrae 6 and a pin bone 7 are visible in the image region 1. In this case, the vertebrae 6 with the vertebrae channel 8 in the straight section of the spinal column are determined using periodicity criteria.
A straight line 9 having the direction of the straight section of the spinal column is placed at the upper (dorsal) edge of the vertebral canal 8 as a starting line for the measurements. A perpendicular 10 is placed on this straight line 9 at the level of a front (cranial) end 11 of the MGM 5, its length of extension as the shortest connection from the front end 11 of the MGM 5 to the upper (dorsal) edge of the vertebral canal 8 corresponds to the meat measurement (F) as the thickness of the loin muscle. The extension of the perpendicular 10 as far as the outer contour 2.2 defines the fat progression over the MGM 5 cranial.
A connection line 12 from the contour of the MGM 5 to the outer contour 2.2 is determined at the level of the thinnest fat layer on the MGM 5 and the length of this extension represents the amount of fat (S).
The muscle-meat percentage (MF %) is calculated online from the two terms (F) and (S), measured in millimetres, in accordance with the two-point method using the specific official formula and is subsequently classified into the trade class on the basis of the determined muscle-meat percentage.
In parallel with the perpendicular 10, further perpendicular lengths 13 can be calculated on the straight lines 9 to the outer contour 2.2, the starting point of which extensions on the straight lines 9 lie in each case in the virtual perpendicular extension of the layer between the vertebrae 6. The perpendicular lengths 13 are cut from an inner contour line 14 of the fat area 3, so that partial lengths are created in the muscle meat and the fat, their lengths are used as fat and muscle lengths and their relationship with each other to evaluate the cutlets 5.
The middle fat layer over the MGM 5, in the region of the area between the extension of the perpendicular 10 as far as the outer contour 2.2 and another perpendicular 15 on the straight line 9 at the level of a rear (caudal) end 16 of the MGM 5 is used to evaluate the ham, it is also used to determine the trade value.
A number of further lengths, angles and areas going beyond the described example are determined in the image region 1, these parameters serve to refine the differentiation of the relational data.
Thus, statements regarding the belly are provided using a middle panniculus adiposus layer 17 in the cutlet region, in the image region 1 from the cranial end 11 of the MGM 5 and regarding the shoulder using ham, cutlet and belly from the other measured values.
The yields of the individual parts are calculated using the data previously obtained from the image analysis and the recorded total weight of the carcass consisting of the two associated halves, which are suspended on hooks, on the basis of the relational data provided in the data volume and this is then used to produce the trade value from the total of the evaluations of the individual pieces and to produce the market value from the total of the weights of the partial pieces.
It is feasible to determine the weight of pieces, such as the ham or the cutlets directly from the measured values of the image analysis.
Furthermore the quality classification is concerned of the carcass and/or pieces is performed with the aid of the brightness and/or colour values available.
A further development of the method which can be used in particular in butchering operations comprises an implemented self-learning effect with the facility to self-check the consistency of the data volume, in that the results of the weighing of pieces performed during processing are compared with the values in the data volume, where appropriate supplemented by further data, by means of which in particular the variance of the results of estimation for the yields of the pieces is further limited.
Data volumes which are expanded and obtained in this manner are used as an upgrade in small slaughterhouses in order for them to achieve likewise even more accurate results of estimation.
All method steps are performed using electronic data processing devices which comprise amongst other things suitable interfaces to imaging devices and weighing devices.
1 Image region
2 Outer contour (2.1; 2.2)
3 Areas of fat
4 Areas of meat
5 Musculus Glutaeus Medius (MGM)
6 Vertebra
7 Pin bone
8 Vertebral canal
9 Straight line
10 Perpendicular
11 Front (cranial) end
12 Connection line
13 Further perpendicular lengths
14 Inner contour line
15 Other perpendicular
16 Rear (caudal) end
17 Middle panniculus adiposus layer
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Water To Fuel Technology Inc. (A Subsidiary of PBS Holding Inc.) is excited to announce the Company's desire to introduce a new Product line of Hydrogen Driven Generators. These are consumer to industrial grade generators designed to power from portable hand-held devices to full size stand alone units that can power anything from small homes to full industrial factories and city blocks, all utilizing self generating Hydrogen based systems from Water To Fuel Technology Inc.
The Company is launching the "Independence Day" concept, to give the consumers an opportunity and ability to "get off the grid" and enjoy financial savings while lowering the "Carbon Footprint" for each household, combustion engines and industrial complexes.
The company is currently converting several independent truckers and truck chains, and receiving Purchase Orders from consumer clients as well as receiving a 17 truck Purchase Order from a major furniture chain in Dallas. The New terrestrial generators are currently being considered for 24 restaurants from a major chain, with an understanding that once the "pilot" program is tested, the Company has an opportunity to complete the rest of over 1000 franchises in the chain.
The Company is extremely excited to provide a solution that will result in tremendous cost savings to its clients. "When an average household can save on their gasoline, diesel and electricity expenses, it's a life changing event! As the prices of fuel and energy are climbing up, we are creating savings and a more competitive environment for those who embrace our technology for their homes, vehicles and businesses. However, while financial savings are great, it's the fact that we are helping businesses survive by enabling them to pass the current EPA standards. The best example, is the fact that in California alone, over 100,000 trucks will not pass this year's EPA new standard of reducing the emissions by 20%. Our systems already reduce emissions by over 30%. So the independent truckers, who are facing not having their trucks pass inspection, are now able to do so with our system, and the only 'side effect' is the additional savings on fuel," stated Scott Tassan, CFO.
For more information send your inquiries to [email protected]. WTF INC., has vast knowledge on installing these HHO generators on any vehicle and will be setting up installation facilities across the country over the next year. Please note, the Company will keep you updated with news on twitter page at www.twitter.com/water2fueltech, website www.water2fueltechnology.com. If you would like more information about Water To Fuel Technology Inc. HHO generators give us a call at 972-247-2323 Monday-Friday 8am -5pm CST.
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Water To Fuel Technology Inc., a subsidiary of PBS Holding Inc. has the exclusive rights, and technology, to manufacture and distribute worldwide, proprietary technology in converting the components of water (hydrogen/oxygen) to a supplementary fuel. These HHO generators will work in all piston-powered engines. We currently have 10 distributors in the USA, along with distributors in each of the following countries: Africa, Bolivia, Brazil, Italy, and the Dominican Of Republic Latin America.
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Forest officials were surveying their land in Mauje Wanowrie for last two-three months. "We realised that the forest-notified land had reduced considerably. We tried to tally the old and new maps with the help of toposheets. We came across an encroachment of 2,200 sq metres where a residential building has been constructed," said advocate Abhijit Sakurkar, special public prosecutor, forests.
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I saw this film in the theatre and it was much better than I thought it would be. The music itself really reminisces with the older films quite well. The plot had a twist in it that I haven't seen in most horror films these days. The acting was great. Overall, you may not want to watch this alone, lol. I remember clearly, popcorn flying here and there. For a rating; for the sole purpose of the scare factor and intensity that kept your eyes peeled to the screen, a 5/5.
|Posted by Kotb 2 years, 7 months ago
Well it's definitely a good Horror movie. Was creeped out more than once and i don't scare easy! def a 4/5
|Posted by cat9972 4 years, 7 months ago
ok i never comment but i just have to be the one to tell the truth about this movie. if you are 12 and have never seen a good horror movie then this movie will probably scare you. I love horror and i laughed all the way through this. they ripped off every single good horror movie and tried to cheap thrill me to death with sound effects but im sorry you have to do better than a fog machine and a guy in a unitard to impress me. The acting was ridiculous with the exception of Barbara Hershey who just reminded me of what a good movie looks like (the entity). I did not care about this family because they spent 0 time developing characters. so to the people who say this is a great movie i say yea great like "troll 2" or "showgirls" what a let down!
|Posted by lauranbvc 2 years, 9 months ago
I don't usually like these type of horror movies but this is probably the best of them. The ending was cool but the family can't get a break can they! Acting was wonderful and the concept was very realistic. Also the demon was so amazing looking!
|Posted by MsHlywd869 2 years, 9 months ago
That ending is just WOW! Even in the daytime this movie is ridiculously frightening. 10/10...Now off to watch part two!
|Posted by donce444 4 years, 11 months ago
This is the scariest movie i ever seen. : xxx : DDDDD
|Posted by showifdeth 5 years, 3 months ago
Yet another massively overrated film. Only 1 part in the whole film made me jump and that was the end of it when I jumped up to turn of the monitor! Can't believe there are ppl saying how terrifying and frightening it was. I tell ya, most of these ppl must lead sheltered lives if this utter cheese scares them. 2/5. The last portion of the film really killed what little atmosphere there was to begin with.
|Posted by kittykat1991 11 months ago
I'm not easily scared, but this movie freaked the hell out of me. Best horror movie I've seen in a long time. 8/10
|Posted by Mightyravendark 2 years, 10 months ago
All my friends said this movie sucked. I tend to disagree, wish i had watched it sooner! 4/5
|Posted by CarrieOakie 3 years, 4 months ago ( Edited 3 years, 4 months ago )
Holy crap! I tried to watch this late last night and had to stop after 25 minutes - 1 am and home alone was not going to work! So I started it again this afternoon and still was jumping. Great jumps, just what I was hoping for. I'd been in the mood for a good scary movie & this delivers. Not gory, it's possession based, good jump moments. I covered my eyes for some parts. Good pace, builds steadily giving you time to calm down before pushing you back to the edge of your seat. James Wan & Leigh Whannell delivered on this. 5/5
|Posted by PhilMontana007 3 years, 4 months ago
well, i wasnt that scared, but thats probably because i watched Insidious right after i watched Sinister, and i wasnt able to look straight ahead anymore without shivering. 3/5
|Posted by dog1clear 4 years, 10 months ago
ooooo man what great horror film. its about time, if i was 10 yrs old i would'v pissed myself.
|Posted by DannyBoy2387 5 years ago
Surprisingly very good for a family horror movie. I loved the ending.
|Posted by tourchd 5 years ago
loved this movie, horror flicks dont usually make me jump but this one got me a little edgy 9/10
|Posted by Deesazter 5 years, 1 month ago
I'm really annoyed by the bad sound quality.
|Posted by bmfdavid 5 years, 3 months ago
|Posted by iiDestiiny_xx 1 year ago
That movie scared the hell out of me but great movie ! 5/5
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COPLEY — Three local communities are big winners with the awarding of a $300,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Copley, Barberton and Norton collaborated on the grant application for a computer-based fire station alerting system that should improve response times to emergencies in which more than one department typically would respond, said Copley Fire Chief Michael Benson. The communities were notified in May they won the grant, he said.
Through mutual aid agreements, equipment and personnel from more than one community respond to emergencies like structure fires, Benson said. The computer-based fire station alerting system will allow one dispatcher to alert multiple fire stations at the same time — turning on lights, sounding a tone and opening radio channels, he said. The new system will augment and enhance, but not replace traditional radio system alerts, he added.
Currently, dispatchers place individual radio calls to stations. If station personnel are sleeping or not actively monitoring radio traffic, it could take anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes for each radio call to be answered, Benson said.
"It can take a lot of time to get through all the fire stations," Benson said.
Using the new system to alert fire stations that a call is coming in will cut response time, he said.
"If there's a fire in a structure in Norton, [the alerting system] can send all three [departments] at once, eliminating the delay," Benson said.
Dispatchers have the ability to notify one or more departments, depending on the call, Benson said.
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Benson said the communities are just beginning to evaluate equipment and software for the project. They have received information from one company and will seek information from others, he said. Benson said he hoped the communities would be able to issue a request for proposals by this fall. The grant allows 12 months to complete the project. Benson said he anticipated the system would be up and running by May 2015.
Each local community is responsible for $10,000 for a total of $30,000 in local matching funds, Benson said.
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Local authorities are calling for classes on Islam to be brought in at schools across the country after a radicalized Muslim youth attacked passengers on a train with an axe on Monday.
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Germany's right-wing populist AfD Sunday adopted an anti-Islam policy in a manifesto that also demands curbs to immigration, as a poll showed it is now the country's third strongest party.
Authorities should be keeping an eye on the content of sermons in Germany's mosques, a senior member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has said.
The Central Council of Muslims responded in unequivocal terms to a hard anti-Islam stance announced by the populist Alternative for Germany party over the weekend.
A leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's sister party is pushing for a so-called "Islam law" that would impose harsh consequences for Muslims who fail to integrate.
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