TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY NEWS
Untitled Page
Costa Mesa's Irvine Sensors partners with Optics 1
Firms team up on production of military Clip-on Thermal Imager system.
By Carol StarcevicPublished: March 18, 2010 01:19 PM
Costa Mesa-based Irvine Sensors Corp. has teamed with optical systems designer Optics 1 to support production of the Clip-on Thermal Imager system, a device that attaches to military night-vision goggles to boost viewing capabilities.
The platform was previously developed by the two firms under government sponsorship, and the agreement has been informally in effect for some time. Moving forward, the two companies will share production responsibilities and intellectual property related to the clip-on systems. This will include support on the anticipated $38 million contract from Naval Surface Warfare Center that Optics 1 garnered to provide the products for special operations forces.
The Clip-on Thermal Imager system could be added to about 1 million night-vision goggles in the military inventories, according to a statement from Irvine Sensors. The product is designed to clip onto military night-vision goggles. It is expected to provide users with thermal images that accompany the amplified low-light pictures that such goggles currently provide.
Another advantage is the products can provide images in circumstances where obstacles, atmospheric conditions or lack of light prevents the goggles from performing to their full capability.
Irvine Sensors is a vision-systems firm that develops and markets miniaturized infrared and electro-optical cameras, image processors and stacked chip assemblies. The company conducts research related to high-density electronics, optical interconnection technology and high-speed network security among other areas.
Related headlines
Cypress' Mitsubishi Electric powers Port of West Sacramento
Local firm launches kitchen design competition
Full Circle Wireless expands
|
||||
|
The platform was previously developed by the two firms under government sponsorship, and the agreement has been informally in effect for some time. Moving forward, the two companies will share production responsibilities and intellectual property related to the clip-on systems. This will include support on the anticipated $38 million contract from Naval Surface Warfare Center that Optics 1 garnered to provide the products for special operations forces. The Clip-on Thermal Imager system could be added to about 1 million night-vision goggles in the military inventories, according to a statement from Irvine Sensors. The product is designed to clip onto military night-vision goggles. It is expected to provide users with thermal images that accompany the amplified low-light pictures that such goggles currently provide. Another advantage is the products can provide images in circumstances where obstacles, atmospheric conditions or lack of light prevents the goggles from performing to their full capability. Irvine Sensors is a vision-systems firm that develops and markets miniaturized infrared and electro-optical cameras, image processors and stacked chip assemblies. The company conducts research related to high-density electronics, optical interconnection technology and high-speed network security among other areas. Related headlines Cypress' Mitsubishi Electric powers Port of West Sacramento Local firm launches kitchen design competition Full Circle Wireless expands |
||||
