Opus Inspection, Inc. has been awarded US Patent 8,666,588 FRAUD DETECTION IN AN
OBD INSPECTION SYSTEM. The innovative technology, marketed under the trademark
“Tamper Terminator™,” addresses a problem that has been increasingly challenging
to government agencies relying on On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) testing for emission
inspection since the early 2000’s. Specifically, vehicle owners sometimes
tamper with, or remove, catalytic converters, and make other modifications to
emission control systems that can have significant negative effects on tailpipe
emissions. Any type of tampering with emission control systems with the goal of
fraudulently passing an emission inspection is illegal in the US and many other
countries, but can be hidden using readily available devices to evade detection,
such as aftermarket performance chips and O2 simulators.
Opus Inspection's patented Tamper Terminator detects the use of such illegal
devices during a mandatory OBD based emission inspection. Tamper Terminator has
been field tested in Portland and Los Angeles. When used in conjunction with an
emission inspection program, the ability to show reduced tampering rates may
provide the basis for claiming additional emission credits from the US EPA, thus
providing an incentive for states to implement the new technology.
“Continued innovation is central to our business philosophy,” said Lothar
Geilen, President of Opus Inspection. “This new technology will improve the
efficiency of conventional emission inspection programs. We look forward to
introducing Tamper Terminator™ to our current and future customers.”
For additional information, please contact
Magnus Greko
President and CEO
Phone: 46 31 748 34 00
E-mail: magnus.greko@opus.se
Peter Stenström
Investor Relations
Phone: 46 765 25 84 93
E-mail: peter.stenstrom@opus.se
About Opus Group
Opus Group is a leading company in vehicle inspection technology and vehicle
inspection program operations. The Group has two main business areas which are
vehicle inspection and equipment. Opus Group is one of the market leaders in
vehicle inspection operations in the US and Sweden. Opus Bilprovning has 73
vehicle inspection stations in Sweden. Opus Inspection operates vehicle
inspection programs in the U.S., Bermuda, and Peru and is active in sales and
service of emission control equipment in North America and Mexico. Through the
subsidiaries, Opus Equipment and J&B Maskinteknik, Opus Group conducts
production, sales, and service of vehicle inspection equipment for vehicle
inspection companies and vehicle workshops. Opus Group’s revenues amounted to
approximately SEK 1,047 million in 2013. Opus Group’s shares are listed on
Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.
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