Teledyne FLIR is introducing two innovative Thermal by FLIR products in collaboration with Blackview and RealWear at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). The featured products include the rugged BL9000 Pro 5G mobile phone by Blackview and the RealWear Navigator Z1 assisted-reality wearable, both equipped with the FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal micro camera module.
Rugged Mobile Phone from Blackview The Blackview BL9000 Pro stands out with MyFLIR Pro, the leading user application in its class, enhancing the device’s utility with VividIR, a patented image processing technology. This application offers advanced functionalities such as temperature alerts, isotherms, and MSX intensity adjustment for enhanced thermal image clarity. Furthermore, the BL9000 Pro supports integration with the Teledyne FLIR Mobile SDK for Android OS, facilitating compatibility with approved third-party applications and enterprise solutions.
David Xu, Blackview’s Founder, General Manager, and CEO, highlighted the device’s unique attributes: “The BL9000 Pro is the only smartphone currently available that combines the latest Android 14 OS, FLIR Lepton 3.5, 5G capability, and the sophisticated MyFLIR Pro thermal ecosystem. It represents the pinnacle of smartphone technology for demanding environments, offering a perfect fusion of functionality and technological innovation.”
Assisted-Reality Wearable by RealWear The RealWear Navigator Z1 introduces the first intrinsically safe thermal assisted-reality headset designed for professionals in the oil and gas sector. The Z1 facilitates hands-free communication and bi-directional data exchange, transforming knowledge transfer, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing safety hazards. Enabled by FLIR Lepton 3.5, RealWear’s hardware and software solutions offer optimised workflow processes in challenging settings.
Dedicated Support for Thermal Innovation Mike Walters, Teledyne FLIR’s Vice President of uncooled thermal imaging camera cores, expressed admiration for the innovative applications of FLIR technology by its partners: “Witnessing the creative integration of our camera modules by our Thermal by FLIR collaborators and their use of our expertise to develop pioneering, valuable products for both the industry and consumers is always remarkable.”
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