Yet another cheap thermal imager incoming.. Seek Thermal - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 02:21:00 pm
content: http://www.cbs46.com/story/26314662/seek-thermal-announces-it-will-bring-next-generation-thermal-imaging-to-mass-marketApparently aiming for a $250 smartphone add-on according to thishttp://online.wsj.com/articles/smartphone-add-ons-offer-thermal-imaging-1408396425I suspect Flir may pay for late delivery of Flir One...

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 03:00:41 pm
content: Another article :http://www.pacbiztimes.com/2014/08/18/infrared-firms-face-off-in-smartphone-market/

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 07:21:02 pm
content: Yay ! Higher resolution than the FLIR OneRaytheon are a potent force in thermal imaging cores. This looks like a very interesting development.Aurora

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 07:32:15 pm
content: 2014: the year of thermal imaging?

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 07:39:08 pm
content: Quote from: ixfd64 on August 19, 2014, 07:32:15 pmClearly - Flir is probably the only contender for this year's Christmas gadget market, but by next year it could be a bloodbath at the low end though.Up til now it looked like Flir and Maybe Heimann, but if a 32K pixel array comes in at a similar cost they could both be toast.Seek Thermal must have been rubbing their hands with joy at the Flir One delay - I;m sure this announcement was strtegic to coincide with the Flir One release - will be interesting to see where they're at in the development cycle.Interesting times.....

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 07:57:07 pm
content: The good news is that if Seek Thermal does come out with its product as promised, other companies like FLIR, Fluke and Testo would have to drastically drop their prices to stay in the market.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 10:21:11 pm
content: I am interested in these developments because for many years the use of thermal camera technology has been hampered by cost and size issues. If a thermal camera core can be provided at a decent price and reasonably small you could see it used in affordable CCTV applications has automotive applications. Audi, BMW and others have already seen advantages in thermal camera based animal/human warning systems.I personally would be happy to buy low resolution, low frame rate cameras with so-so sensitivity as that would still be useful in many applications.Let us hope that this is indeed the start of a new era in affordable compact thermal camera coresAurora

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 10:54:40 pm
content: The other interesting aspect is at what point will the US manufacturers manage to persuade their leaders that restrictions on higher framerates are harming business more than they are protecting anyone from anything.Applications like firefighting need a decent framerate, and once the kit becomes sufficiently small and cheap it will be impractical to control.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 10:58:37 pm
content: Another interesting low resolution thermal camera project that may be of interest to some. It uses the same resolution that IRISYS have used in the past to pretty good effect in thermal application. At a projected $99 its certainly affordable if you already own an Ipad.http://hackaday.com/2014/07/24/a-better-cheaper-smartphone-thermal-imager/

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 11:09:57 pm
content: Hey FLIR have been giving thermal cameras away at press conferences !Take a look here:http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-9756-ga-co-5188-ga-sb.14647.htmlA small Lepton based demo camera !

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 11:29:03 pm
content: Quote from: Aurora on August 19, 2014, 11:09:57 pmVery cute - maybe start emailing a few journos to make an offer...!Shouldn't be hard to build something like this once you get your hands on a Lepton...

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 11:39:18 pm
content: My prediction for the hot toy of Xmas 2015

author: Dongulus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2014, 11:57:49 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on August 19, 2014, 07:39:08 pmFlir and the IR sensors group at Raytheon share the same business park. Could turn into an actual blood-bath.

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 28, 2014, 10:01:15 am
content: Seek Thermal has put out some new info...Interview with CEO:http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3751903491001/low-price-thermal-imagery-camera-for-smartphones/#sp=show-clipsNew photos:

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2014, 10:35:58 am
content: Suspicious lack of any pics of real product though - they're claiming to be launching in Autumn, so why no product images ?

author: David Hess
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2014, 07:31:27 pm
content: I wonder if ubiquitous inexpensive public access to thermal cameras will undo the US Supreme Court decision that law enforcement use qualifies as a search requiring a warrant.Since the police did not have a warrant when they used the device, which was not commonly available to the public, the search was presumptively unreasonable and therefore unconstitutional.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyllo_v._United_States

author: StevenH
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 09:58:59 pm
content: Some information are going to be published:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4wP-sO4OR-oJ:addmart.weebly.com/store/p1/Seek_Thermal.html+&cd=1&hl=fr&ct=clnk&gl=frSEEK THERMAL store is not opened but can be found in Google cache pageWhat is mentionned :Seek Thermal. SKU: $249.00. $249.00. $. Unavailable. Thermal imaging camera for use with iPhone 5+ and Samsung Galaxy 53D rendering of the case is in attached.To be followed...

author: StevenH
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 07:42:03 am
content: product launch planned for today. I just have received this message from SEEK THERMAL team :"It is almost time to SEE THE UNSEEN! You are now among the first in the world to know that we will be officially launching at 9AM ET on 9/25/14.That means you also have a chance to be among the first to get your very own Seek Thermal product. Go to thermal.com on 9/25 to check out our all-new website, and find out how Seek Thermal can give you the power to SEE THE UNSEEN!Thanks!Seek Thermal Team"

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 09:50:47 am
content: They've put new video on YT:

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 10:41:53 am
content: Quote from: frenky on September 25, 2014, 09:50:47 amresolution & framerate on that looks somewhat higher than what the product is likely to have - I bet they used a high-end Flir for that video

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 11:04:16 am
content: I guess we will see later today on their site what actual images look like.Promised 32K sensor should have around 200px*160px which is quite better than flir one...

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 01:21:11 pm
content: Info is up now but US/Canada only ordering - if anyone is interested in helping me get hold of one, please PM me.206 x 156 Array32,136 Thermal Pixels12 µ Pixel PitchVanadium Oxide Micro BolometerChalcogenide Lens36º Field of ViewMagnesium HousingLong Wave Infrared 7.2 – 13 Microns-40C to 330C Detection< 9Hzoh, and$199

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 01:36:38 pm
content: Really disappointing that they don't ship to Europe.(I tried to order trough shipito.com but order on thermal.com didn't go trough because my credit card address was different from shipping address...)

author: imau
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 01:44:56 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 25, 2014, 10:41:53 amYep, the video seems 30fps while they state sensor refresh rate is <9hz.I don't like this kind of marketing.

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 03:41:50 pm
content: Real image from this module:http://recode.net/2014/09/25/seek-thermal-camera/AndroidPolice has some videos:http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09/25/hands-on-with-the-199-seek-thermal-smartphone-infrared-camera-yes-really-actually-this-is-amazing/