OCIGO by Olythe: a new digital breathalyzer approved for American Law Enforcement
There’s a new sheriff in town and it’s called OCIGO! Olythe, the expert in human breath analysis, received DOT approval[1] to equip US law enforcement.
Alongside FDA registration, Olythe, the expert in breath analysis, has received approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to become a device for traffic control and enforcement. Its connected breathalyzer OCIGO miniaturizes the technology currently used by law enforcement. OCIGO integrates the patented infrared spectroscopy technology that instantly measures the concentration of alcohol in the exhaled air (BAC[2]). Easy-to-use and pocket-sized, it is now recognized as one of the most accurate alternatives for law enforcement as a screening device. In a country which celebrates 100 years from the end of prohibition, OCIGO will help improve traffic safety!
In the United States, every 50 minutes, a person dies in an alcohol related crash[3]. More than 1 million drivers per year are arrested for exceeding the legal alcohol limit[4]. After its success at the CES in Las Vegas and its entry into the US market, Olythe received DOT approval from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) for its connected breathalyzer OCIGO. With its miniaturized infrared technology, OCIGO is now approved as an accurate, reliable and easy to transport alternative for US Law Enforcement.
OCIGO, a reliable and miniaturized traffic control tool
Traffic law enforcement commonly relies on two successive standard devices: a breathalyzer called DOT Alcohol Screener which detects the presence of alcohol and enables serial testing, and an alcoholmeter called DOT Evidential Tester which is legally binding and has probative value.
OCIGO is a breathalyzer that displays the alcohol concentration in real time with a precision of 4 digits. It is equipped with a patented miniaturized infrared spectroscopy technology which provides increased accuracy.
A DOT-approved accurate breathalyzer under any circumstance
To comply to law enforcement requirements, OCIGO underwent a large panel of tests over several months. These tests were conducted by the Volpe National Transportation System Center (VNTSC) of the Department. The tests included:
- Precision and accuracy
- Blank reading
- Cigarette smoke interference
- Temperature
- Vibration tests
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