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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