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Metalenz Inc.

Metalenz Inc. is pioneering the field of metasurface optics, striving to transform light manipulation and sensor technology across diverse industries. Their breakthrough metalens technology allows them to produce optics with an unparalleled degree of control, significantly enhancing performance and functionality. Their innovations facilitate the production of optical devices in semiconductor foundries, ensuring scalability to meet global demands. Leveraging research from the esteemed Capasso Lab at Harvard University, Metalenz has developed a robust patent portfolio encompassing more than twenty patents. These innovations streamline and advance optical devices, opening new possibilities in consumer electronics, automotive technologies, and smart robotics. Metalenz is set on revolutionizing the way light is harnessed and utilized in sensing applications worldwide. At the core of their technological suite is the development of meta-optics, which offer a substantial improvement over traditional diffractive optics by drastically reducing stray light and enhancing imaging performance. These multifunctional optics not only simplify complex optical modules but also provide comprehensive control over light's phase, polarization, and intensity. Additionally, Metalenz's metalenses are designed to be fabricated with a single semiconductor layer, ensuring high yield and cost-effective mass production. The company's innovative metalens technology is particularly transformative in key markets such as smartphones, AR/VR devices, and automotive sensor systems. By replacing conventional lens assemblies with single-layer optics, Metalenz delivers solutions that are not only more compact and precise but also more economically viable, driving a significant advancement in the field of photonics. Read more

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Polar ID Biometric Security System

Polar ID offers an advanced solution for secure facial recognition in smartphones. This system harnesses the revolutionary capabilities of meta-optics to capture a unique polarization signature from human faces, adding a distinct layer of security against sophisticated spoofing methods like 3D masks. With its compact design, Polar ID replaces the need for bulky optical modules and costly time-of-flight sensors, making it a cost-effective alternative for facial authentication. The Polar ID system operates efficiently under diverse lighting conditions, ensuring reliable performance both in bright sunlight and in total darkness. This adaptability is complemented by the system’s high-resolution capability, surpassing that of traditional facial recognition technologies, allowing it to function seamlessly even when users are wearing face coverings, such as glasses or masks. By incorporating this high level of precision and security, Polar ID provides an unprecedented user experience in biometric solutions. As an integrated solution, Polar ID leverages state-of-the-art polarization imaging, combined with near-infrared technology operating at 940nm, which provides robust and secure face unlock functionality for an increasing range of mobile devices. This innovation delivers enhanced digital security and convenience, significantly reducing complexity and integration costs for manufacturers, while setting a new standard for biometric authentication in smartphones and beyond.

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Orion Family of Pattern Projectors

The Orion Pattern Projectors are a leading family of compact and high-performance devices designed to enhance 3D depth sensing capabilities. These projectors stand out by offering an ultra-wide illumination field and can generate intricate dot, line, or flood patterns, crucial for applications in smartphones, robotics, AR/VR environments, and the IoT. At the heart of the Orion Projectors is the use of integrated meta-optics, which allows these projectors to efficiently convert light from VCSELs into high-contrast patterns. This technological advancement means the elimination of multiple traditional optical elements, which significantly reduces assembly complexity and cost while improving overall device performance. Such integration makes the Orion projectors notably suitable for structured light and time-of-flight applications. The Orion series includes the advanced Starlight projector, which operates using pseudorandom dot patterns to provide high-resolution output in a compact form factor. This innovation delivers class-leading power per dot and stability across ambient conditions, making it a versatile choice for applications that demand precision and efficiency. Its ability to adapt to varied lighting conditions ensures optimal performance in both indoor and outdoor settings.

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Audio Interfaces, Coder/Decoder, CSC, Graphics & Video Modules, Input/Output Controller, Oversampling Modulator, Photonics, Receiver/Transmitter, RF Modules, Sensor, USB
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