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Full Report Below; UPDATE: Funds raised over our requirement will be used to reduce the cost of the equipment to schools across Canada! We are close so don't be shy, contribute today!
There is a perception in North America that there is a problem with vehicles not obeying the school bus extended stop sign and flashing yellow lights, both of which are displayed while children are boarding and de-boarding school buses. Teknisult has conducted 18 high level feasibility studies across Canada that has identified offense volumes, as well as assessed the performance of the BusSafe2Cross system. We have determined that a CrossSafe school bus stop sign violation image capture program (the first of its kind in the North America) is highly feasible for school divisions/districts across Canada. The problem is... our students are in danger every day and we can help reduce this danger with awareness through evidence quality violation collection and enforcement.
We have designed and tested Canada ready Extreme Environment School Bus Video Equipment and are now ready to produce these video products for schools across Canada. Our prototype equipment has passed every test: from instant on at -40c, to full submersion, to the mighty "Winnipeg Winter Washboard Rural Road" test... all with ZERO defects. We have spent the past 7 year’s pilot testing in all Canadian operating environments and can confidently confirm they are extreme environment certified. During this time, we have coordinated manufacturers for mass production, developed a production process with quality controls and have them at the ready. We just require funds to build injection molds, purchase our developed electronics/build parts and initiate the assembly process. Although we have built in contingencies to accommodate for unseen production issues, we do have extensive product procurement, assemble experience and have already visited the overseas manufacturing factories in preparation for production.
With our ability to produce this equipment in volume, our costs will decrease dramatically, thus allowing us to reduce the costs to school and school divisions/districts across Canada. Yes, we do run a profitable business and it is my personal goal to offer very high quality, competitively priced equipment to Canadian schools. More installed buses equal more public awareness and fewer accidents with vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
Pass a stopped school bus… get a court qualified violation.Check out our BusSafe2Cross/CrossSafe Prezi Presentation. This is High Definition Video Equipment using custom developed video, electronic, programming and software technologies.
The implementation of these funds will allow us to reach these goals. Funds received over the amount required will allow us to further reduce the costs to schools, refine the product even more, and proceed to internationally market our superior school bus products.
There is an average of 3-25 illegal drive-bys per day per bus on stopped school buses across Canada. (dependent on rural/urban) There are 65,000 school buses in Canada. Do the math, how long before there is another accident? Let's not play the odds, let's get this affordable equipment on the school buses.
About the Inventor.
I have been a successful entrepreneur for over 30 years. As with any long term venture, I've been through the ups and downs but I never lost sight of operating an ethically profitable business.
I started a business selling and designing video surveillance products in 2006. I grew this business and then sold the operation in 2010 in order to fund the development and testing of the CrossSafe School Bus Camera project. I have patents, IPs, trademarks and copyrights on several projects; including BusSafe2Cross, the equipment used in the Canadian CrossSafe program.
I have been very close to CrossSafe since 2008 when I was approached by Xerox Canada after a TV interview on one of my cameras. It has been a tremendous and exciting venture since then. It is now time to fund the production of these special cameras and deliver these cost effective solutions to school buses all across Canada... and your contributions can make this happen!
BusSafe2Cross - The Teknisult designed Extreme Environment Camera & DVR Hardware for School Buses
TKC-C Pilot Test Cameras – Patented 2012.
TKD Dual CrossSafe DVR - On Bus and Stop Sign – Patented 2012.
As with any manufacturing project, there are hurdles and challenges we will be required to resolve. We are drawing on over 30 years of business and procurement experience to minimize any surprises. We have created an alternate plan on the manufacturing side with a second factory at the ready. We have duplicate vendors on product supplies and we have the ability to manufacture in-house, albeit at higher costs.
We have assembled an executive team to ensure fluid operation in the case of delivery and operational issues.
Our mandate to sell high quality, cost effective school bus video solutions will remain intact in any event.
Serious Equipment for a Serious Offence in a Serious Environment.
BusSafe2Cross by Teknisult...
Contribute today, get great Perks and watch your contributions make a difference.
The larger Perks...
$250 - An Executive Camera Pen with a HD camera at the clip. 3hr battery life with 4Gb video & audio storage. This is a functional executive quality pen.
$500 - A Dual Camera Automobile camera system with a wide angle lens and a zoom lens for excellent imaging. This has many accessories like an inertia module, a 3" screen, a microSD card slot, extended battery to record even with the vehicle is turned off and USB/12vDC plug adapters. Includes suction mount and embedded software.
$1000 - An Extreme Environment Solid State DVR with special locking bracket, power and video/audio adapters, wireless remote control, 4 Video/Audio ports to support 4 mobile or fixed cameras AND a 7" colour monitor with mounting bracket and all cables. This is our premium mobile Digital Video Recorder specially designed for commercial applications and 30 second Record on at -45c. Many special features and options.
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FAQ
This supportive $25.00 pledge will offer you our thanks and a place of honor up on our Bus Safety Supporters web page. We will confirm permission to include your name on all pledges in case you wish to remain anonymous.
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March 2014
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A BOLD Contribution
$35 USD
$50 CAD
This supportive $50.00 pledge will offer you our thanks and a BOLD place of honor up on our Bus Safety Supporters web page. We'll even send you a nice Program Support Pen!
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April 2014
3 claimed
A Certifiable Contribution
$70 USD
$100 CAD
This seriously supportive $100.00 pledge will offer you our thanks and a BOLD place of honour up on our Bus Safety Supporters web page. We will also send you TWO Program Support Pens and a Certificate of Appreciation.
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April 2014
3 claimed
I Spy a Terrific Contribution
$174 USD
$250 CAD
With a $250.00 pledge, we can seriously make some progress. Every little bit helps and you've probably seen this problem up close, or know someone that has. We will send you a full Two Pen Pledge Reward Kit which also includes an HD Mini Pen Video Recorder for you personal use.
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April 2014
7 claimed
A Full On Contribution
$348 USD
$500 CAD
At $500.00 we send you a Full Two Camera Car DVR Kit AND the full Two Pen Pledge Kit. This camera is interchangeable between vehicles and easily plugs into your cigarette lighter. I have been saved twice with this Car Camera! Insurance companies love jaw dropping video evidence.
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April 2014
7 claimed
A Seriously Excellent Pledge
$695 USD
$1,000 CAD
Now this is serious pledging! On top of the Two Pen Pledge Kit, we will send you a Commercial Grade 4 Port Vehicle DVR kit. This is the serious hardware we use on our School Bus installations. Totally Solid State and Includes a 7" TFT Colour screen. This HD video recording equipment is second to none!