We've designed the SCRAM System using state-of-the-art technology that collects, stores, and transmits subject's alcohol level information without any active participation by the subject or the monitoring agency. SCRAM's patented tamper detection features, secure and easy data storage and retrieval, and the customizable testing and reporting schedules all make SCRAM the first cost-effective solution to the problem of long-term monitoring of alcohol offenders.

The SCRAM System has three components:

	The SCRAM Bracelet
	The SCRAM Modem
	SCRAMNET

 The SCRAM Bracelet
Weighing only 8 ounces, the patented SCRAM Bracelet combines innovative technology with the scientific foundation of the system,Transdermal Alcohol Testing. Strapped to the subject's ankle and worn 24/7, the tamper-resistant, water-resistant bracelet takes only a few minutes to set up.

The bracelet has two small modules that are held on opposite sides of the subject's ankle by a strap and a tamper clip. Each module is 1.9"W x 2.0" L x 1.2" H. The unit is designed to handle the stress of everyday activity, meaning subjects can wear the bracelet in any conditions.

The SCRAM Bracelet has two separate parts:
The first part contains a sensor pack, which tests vapor as it migrates through the skin to determine alcohol concentration. These measurements are on a pre-determined schedule that is customized by the monitoring agency.

The second part contains electronics for tamper detection and system control, as well as collecting, storing, and transferring data via an RF link. A tamper detection strap acts as an electronic link between the two parts and secures the bracelet to the client's ankle.

Subjects never know when the SCRAM Bracelet is going to take a sample, and supervising agencies can set-up and modify the testing schedule based on the individual needs of each subject. Each reading is date-stamped, time-stamped, and stored in a memory chip within the SCRAM Bracelet until it is transmitted, via the SCRAM Modem, to SCRAMNET.

The SCRAM System's Patented Tamper Protection
SCRAM combines microprocessors and state-of-the-art sensor for alcohol analysis, including a patented tamper detection system designed to ensure that readings are accurate and from the proper subject. The anti-tamper features included in the system prevent monitored subjects from circumventing or distorting readings. Once the SCRAM Bracelet is securely in place, it cannot be removed without destroying the tamper clip or strap. In the event that the bracelet is cut or removed in the field, it records a tamper alarm.

Placing products such as plastic wrap, tape, paper, aluminum foil, or playing cards between the SCRAM Bracelet and the skin will trigger, record, and send a tamper alarm to SCRAMNET. If alcohol or a tamper is detected, the system automatically begins sampling every 20 minutes until alcohol is no longer present. The bracelet will also immediately begin sending a signal to the modem in order to facilitate transmission of the alerts and data as soon as the subject is within range.

SCRAM Bracelet testing is:

	Customizable - Set up testing and reporting schedules that are unique to each subject.
	Cost-effective - Testing can be done every hour or as often as 48 times per day-for the same daily fee.
	Passive - subjects are unaware when tests are taken. Subjects can maintain normal daily routines, including work, counseling, and family - no need to travel to a testing center.
	Tamper-resistant - SCRAM's patented tamper process automatically alerts the supervising authority to any tampers and ensures readings are from the proper subject.

 

The SCRAM Modem
The easy-to-connect SCRAM Modem is placed in the client's home and connected to a conventional phone line. At a pre-scheduled time each day, the SCRAM Bracelet will "communicate" with the SCRAM Modem. Using secure radio frequency communications, the SCRAM Modem will retrieve all available data from the SCRAM Bracelet. In the event of a positive reading or a tamper alarm, the bracelet will immediately begin looking for the SCRAM Modem, and the data will upload as soon as the subject is within range.

The SCRAM Bracelet communicates with the modem via a proprietary, 900 MHz radio frequency. When a data transmission occurs, the SCRAM Modem sends all data to SCRAMNET via a standard telephone line in the home and a secure telephone network. Alcohol readings, tamper alerts, and diagnostic data are all communicated to SCRAMNET, and in turn, SCRAMNET uses the SCRAM Modem to download monitoring and reporting schedules to the SCRAM Bracelet.

The SCRAM Modem:

	Stores alcohol readings, tamper alerts, and diagnostic data from the SCRAM Bracelet
	Transmits data from the SCRAM Bracelet, via the Internet, to SCRAMNET
	Downloads monitoring and reporting schedules from SCRAMNET to the SCRAM Bracelet

SCRAMNET
SCRAMNET is the web-based application where offender data is collected, analyzed, and stored. Monitoring agencies and supervising agents have access to SCRAMNET via a standard web browser, SCRAMNET allows supervising personnel to control the testing, synchronization, and reporting schedules for each unique monitoring subject. SCRAMNET receives encrypted data from the SCRAM Modem and stores it in a secured central location, where supervising agencies can access the information via the Internet. SCRAMNET validates the modem's identity and authenticates the data before it is stored.

This system, designed to eliminate large up-front IT expenses, can support a variety of supervising agencies?from small county agencies to nationally-run call centers. Each program agency has its own separate data storage area so that representatives from the agency can retrieve the secure data they need at any time from any location.

Customizable, Secure Data Storage and Retrieval
Not all supervising agencies operate the same way, and information that is important to one agency might not be important to another. SCRAMNET's web-based application enables supervising agencies to use the application on virtually any type of computer and customize the data display for their needs.

SCRAMNET saves supervising agencies money and investments in hardware and software, incremental investments on upgrades, and reoccurring costs for IT staff. Even the smallest agency can experience enterprise-level system security, stability, and availability.

The Right Information, Right When You Need It
Court officials and supervising agencies need monitoring reports to accurately assess a client's progress in their program, and the information that is important to one agency might not be important to another. SCRAMNET provides supervising agencies with the ability to customize reports and graphs, which provide a quick snapshot of a client's activities. Agencies can view and print these reports for a specific date range or simply print the latest information available. Whether the user is an inventory specialist, an agent, a supervisor, or a call center operator, client data is one click away from your desktop.

SCRAMnet screen shots
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Equipment Maintenance
SCRAM will send equipment alerts and scheduled maintenance alerts from SCRAMNET to the SCRAM Bracelet via the SCRAM Modem. The highly sensitive SCRAM System will detect possible alerts and the probable cause and will transmit information on actions to take to resolve the alerts. That makes the majority of SCRAM System maintenance simple and automated, saving agencies time and resources on expensive equipment maintenance.

IBM Application Hosting
AMS has selected IBM to host SCRAMNET, providing the physical infrastructure for housing the hardware and providing a comprehensive offering of services designed to make SCRAMNET perform efficiently and securely. These cost savings pass right on to AMS customers. IBM hosting provides an unparalleled level of system redundancy, ensuring maximum security, reliability, and accessibility.