Direction-Finding Antennas

Brief Case Study Direction-Finding Antenna Direction-Finding Antenna Field portable antenna array for advanced direction-finding. Rapid development using laser-sintered nylon material for RF transparency. 100% composite construction, using fiberglass tubes and channels. Mix of bonded and bolted construction, utilizing fiberglass fasteners.

Head-Mounted Display

Brief Case Study Head-Mounted Display Head-Mounted Display This head-mounted display (HMD) was created to support Neurologists who treat patients with head trauma. Bluefin worked with the system developer to design the packaging of the HMD embedded with sophisticated optics, OLED displays, and IR eye-tracking electronics so doctors can diagnose, evaluate, and treat people with concussions.

Handheld Medical Device

Brief Case Study Handheld Medical Device Handheld Medical Device Bluefin developed a handheld device to deliver high voltage output, controlled by a consumer cell phone. The design featured very high density packaging as well as user experience appropriate for a first-response scenario.

Force-Feedback Endoscope

Brief Case Study Force-Feedback Endoscope Force-Feedback Endoscope Our team of engineers developed a line of force-feedback endoscopes and related tools for: Upper GI (ERCP),Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Ureteroscopy, and Vein Harvesting. Scopes include active and passive haptics, providing realistic look and feel equivalent to Olympus, Terumo, Johnson & Johnson, and Karl Storz flexible and rigid […]

Flexible Biometric Identification

Brief Case Study Flexible Biometric ID Flexible Biometric ID The team of engineers developed a handheld identification device that performs matches and provides identity verification in lieu or, or in combination with, a traditional license or permit. Device includes electronics hardened to FIPS 140.2 and offers standalone communication over Bluetooth as well as high- and […]

Biometric Key Fob

Brief Case Study Biometric Key Fob Biometric Key Fob The team of engineers developed a handheld “fob” that performs a 1:1 match between a registered owner and the biometric template encrypted within the device. The fob includes electronics hardened to FIPS 140.2 and offers standalone communication over Bluetooth as well as high- and low-frequency RFID.

Aircraft Handset Cradle

Brief Case Study Aircraft Handset Cradle Aircraft Handset Cradle The team developed a polymer cradle for an aviation communication handset. The Polycom Kirk device is used onboard private jets and other general aviation applications. In addition to polymer cradle, the team designed PCBs, power supplies and rear cover.

Advanced Gesture Recognition

Brief Case Study Advanced Gesture Recognition Advanced Gesture Recognition The team developed a handheld device which successfully demonstrated navigation of complex geometries via advanced gesture input, including multiple MEMS sensors. The system included an electroplated enclosure for EMI mitigation along with excellent tactile response. The algorithms developed were subsequently licensed to brand-name handheld manufacturers.

Biometric Access Control

Brief Case Study Biometric Access Control Biometric Access Control The team developed a handheld device for use in at identity verification points such as airports, borders, and ports. The device included optical fingerprint sensing, retina scan, face capture, ePassport RFID capture and smart card reader. User interface is via touchscreen and the device is ruggedized […]

Telemedicine Pill Dispenser and Patient History Tracking

Brief Case Study Telemedicine Pill Dispenser & Patient Tracking System Telemedicine Pill Dispenser & Patient Tracking System Our team of engineers developed a hardware/software platform for a novel telemedicine application, including pill dispensing and creation of Patient History Records that track compliance with prescriptions. This device includes electromechanical and compute systems as well as embedded […]