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Company
Overview
Imperium, Inc. was formed
in 1996 to supply products which generate images which
can be easily understood by end users. The scope of
the targets includes both organic and non-organic
materials. The company was formed in 1996 by Dr. Marvin
Lasser, the Former Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army
and Director of Research for Ford/Philco. Funding
was raised from a number of sources, predominantly
from government contracts, including several Phase
II SBIR contracts until the first product launch in
1999. Research and development has continued as different
embodiments of the technology evolved. Imperium now
has built a strong resource base of engineering, production,
and marketing experience. Our headquarters in Beltsville,
Maryland now has a full semiconductor processing capabilities,
in addition to electronics testing and assembly facilities
and on-site machine shop services.
Primary
Goals
Our goal is to deliver products that improve imaging
capability and user-friendliness for ultrasound users
in a variety of market settings. It has long been
accepted that ultrasound requires specialized users
who can interpret these images. Imperium's DAV camera
technology now means that non-specialized users can
effectively utilize tools to 'see inside' targets.
Through both direct and indirect sales channels, as
well as working with flagship OEM's in different industries,
this capability has become a reality. Imperium is
focused solely on DAV™ technology. Our company has
successfully reacted quickly to many market embodiments
of our device. Using our vast experience in ultrasound
imaging and video cameras, Imperium has successfully
shown multiple customers the improvement that can
be gained by using our products.
Core Competencies
Imperium has built a unique blend of technical expertise
in the fields of optics, video imaging systems, focal
plane imaging arrays, and acoustics. Through this
experience and a broad intellectual property base,
Imperium has become the sole provider of this technology.
Our competencies include developing, manufacturing
and marketing specific embodiments of the DAV technology
in a variety of settings. In addition to marketing
our products directly, we have formed several key
alliances whereby OEM customers are leveraging the
technology in to support new application directions
that suit their strategic business needs. The basis
of the DAV technology is a unique, patented focal
plane array which we produce at our semiconductor
processing facility. We have extensive capabilities
for electronics and system prototyping, test, and
manufacturing, ensuring smooth development and transition
to production. Furthermore, we fully support all of
our clients through a series of training and support
programs, ensuring that our customers are successful
in using our products.
Intellectual Property
Imperium has proactively invested in intellectual
property since its founding. The company now owns
several broad patents. These patents, along with a
broad range of trade secrets, will protect our position
in the marketplace for many years to come.
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