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 Silver Spring, 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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