The researchers have submitted a proposal to the National Institute of Justice to commercialize the camera in a joint venture with Turtle Mountain Communications. The researchers expect the camera to be a little larger than a microcassette case, making it possible to place it in a police or security badge or other small object. Potential user agencies have overwhelmingly been impressed with the technology and consider it to be state of the art. Leingang is enthusiastic about his company's involvement in this project. A lot of companies just don't have the money to do the research necessary to make technological advancements.
National laboratories are essential to the future of high-technology ventures.