The new FLIR One iPhone Case puts military level technology in your hands. Available next spring, this iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S case will allow you to use heat-sensing technology to see in the dark. For those who don't know, FLIR creates and sells thermal imaging for the military and law enforcement. I imagine you can use this case to play some pretty intense games of hide and seek at night.
Once you purchase the $350 FLIR One iPhone Case, you then must purchase the accompanying app. On the case, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, are two cameras. One generates the thermal image, and another generates and overlays outlines, making it easier to recognize things. It also has a built-in battery that keeps the camera going for up to two hours and can recharge your phone when you don’t have a charger on hand.
What's Driving This Trend
- Night Vision Smartphone Cases
- Opportunity for companies to develop smartphone cases equipped with night vision technology for enhanced visibility in low light conditions.
- Thermal Imaging Technology
- Potential for businesses to explore the application of thermal imaging technology in various industries such as security, inspection, and search and rescue operations.
- Augmented Reality Overlays
- Emerging field where businesses can integrate augmented reality overlays with thermal imaging technology to provide users with enhanced visuals and object recognition capabilities.
Who This Affects Most
- Smartphone Accessories
- Opportunity for smartphone accessory manufacturers to create innovative and functional cases that offer additional features such as night vision capabilities.
- Security Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for security companies to incorporate thermal imaging technology into their surveillance systems for improved threat detection and monitoring.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor recreation companies can explore integrating thermal imaging technology into products like binoculars or cameras to enhance user experience during night-time activities.
