The SmartMTI system will be able to successfully detect, extract and track the locations and movement history of multiple targets in real time within any image data.

Technest’s design improvements to existing MTI technology include: random air vehicle motion mitigation; false alarm rate reduction; low bandwidth surveillance accuracy and efficiency; robust tracking of an unlimited number of targets; and, accurate target location.

The design of the SmartMTI uses a variety of mathematical models in a unique design that considers the “state” of the object and uses a combination of state-of-the-art motion detection and target tracking methods to improve tracking reliability.

“The SmartMTI design leverages our expertise and experience in developing real-time surveillance systems for the U.S. Army,” stated Dr. Joseph P. Mackin, CEO of Technest Holdings. “The MTI technology, used in conjunction with our Smart Optical Sensor, offers strong commercial potential as a marketable product to enhance capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles.”

The project is based on a successful empirical Phase-I concept study, which demonstrated proof-of-concept design.

The contract states that Technest will perform further research and development to expand upon its existing Phase I exploratory research and evaluate commercialization potential of the SmartMTI. The total value of the two-year U.S. Army contract award is approximately $730,000 through September 2008.

About Technest Holdings, Inc.
Technest Holdings, Inc., in combination with its operating subsidiaries EOIR Technologies and Genex Technologies, is a provider of advanced remote sensor systems, chemical detectors, intelligent surveillance and advanced 3D imaging technology solutions to the defense and homeland security marketplaces. Technest is committed to setting next-generation standards in defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies and expert services. Technest’s solutions support military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel. Through strategic development, Technest focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.technestholdings.com.

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