Meridian Innovation develops CMOS thermal imaging sensors that provide non-contact temperature sensing for smart appliances and enhance safety in low-visibility conditions. Their cost-effective solutions enable real-time thermal analysis, addressing the need for reliable thermal detection in both consumer and commercial applications.
Funding
$30.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many smart appliances lack the ability to sense temperature without direct contact, limiting their functionality and potential for automation. Existing safety and security systems often struggle to detect activity in low-visibility conditions such as darkness, fog, or smoke. Traditional thermography solutions are often too expensive for widespread adoption in commercial and industrial applications.
Solution
Meridian Innovation develops cost-effective CMOS thermal imaging sensors that enable non-contact temperature sensing for a variety of applications. Their sensors allow smart appliances to monitor and react to temperature changes, enhancing automation and user experience. The sensors can also be integrated into safety and security systems to improve detection capabilities in challenging visibility conditions. Meridian Innovation's technology aims to make thermal imaging more accessible for thermography applications, reducing costs and expanding potential use cases.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of smart appliances, developers of safety and security systems, and companies in the thermography industry seeking cost-effective thermal imaging solutions.
Features
- Patented CMOS Hybrid Thermal Sensing Architecture
- Proprietary Wafer Level Vacuum Package (WLVP)
- No self-heating and no shutter required
- Multiple Fields of View (FOVs) available
- X-PRO Mini: Thermal imaging device that transforms smartphones into thermal imagers
- On-screen real-time temperature measurement
- USB Type-C interface compatible with Android and PC
- Visual and thermal image sensors