Thermal imaging in your hand
Soon you'll be able to turn your smart phone into a thermal imaging camera!FLIR Systems has announced the launch of FLIR ONE, the first consumer-oriented thermal imaging system. FLIR ONE places the power of thermal imaging technology into the palm of the consumer via an easy-to-use smartphone accessory case.
FLIR ONE attaches to any Apple iPhone 5 or 5s smartphone and displays a live thermal image on the phone's screen, giving users the unprecedented ability to see the world in a way the naked eye cannot, including in complete darkness. With a targeted price in the USA of $US349, FLIR ONE senses heat rather than light utilising FLIR's revolutionary new Lepton camera core. This core incorporates the same FLIR thermal imaging technology that has revolutionised the way the world thinks about security, public safety, energy efficiency, nighttime navigation, industrial production, preventive maintenance, and the enjoyment of the outdoors.|
FLIR ONE's unique ability to see and measure infrared energy gives consumers a versatile new tool that can be applied in a wide variety of applications. An outdoor enthusiast can observe wildlife, day or night, navigate in the dark or even determine if the day's catch is fully cooked.
We're told that the world rollout is imminent and we should get the device around April. It will be available in gray, white, or gold colours. FLIR ONE houses its own rechargeable battery that can power the device for two hours of continuous use and can boost iPhone 5 battery life by up to 50 per cent.
"FLIR ONE represents a dramatic step in our pursuit of 'infrared everywhere.' As the first truly consumer focused thermal imager, FLIR ONE introduces thermal imaging technology to a completely new group of customers than we currently serve," said Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR. "Our products have a rich history of enabling users to do things they thought impossible, and we are enthusiastic to see how consumers enable further innovation through the creation of new applications for thermal imaging."
To learn more about FLIR ONE, go to www.flir.com/flirone.
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