Summary:
French company specialised in conceiving and manufacturing smart gear for recreational divers has developed and patented an innovative head up display (HUP) dive computer. This is a headworn device projecting information on the diving mask.
The company has selected a number of countries where they wish to market their product and is now looking for the right distributors to work with.
Description:
This French strat-up specialises in creating smart gear intended for recreational diving. They provide electronic solutions aimed at making diving easier and safer so as the user can focus on, and fully enjoy, the underwater experience.
They have created and patented an innovative dive computer that provides all the necessary information related to diving: decompression management, dive time, ascent rate etc.
The system integrates a Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm. The decompression models have been validated by a completely independent certifying body with an expertise in the field of diving. As a result, the computer enables divers to manage the stages of decompression regardless of the number of dives made during the day. It calculates the time remaining without decompression, the information necessary for staged decompression and the no fly time.
Based on a head-up display technology, the device is worn on the head (see attached photo). The information is therefore displayed in the diver's field of view, i.e on the diving mask, and corresponds to the direction the diver is facing. Also, the data is only visible when needed, e.g the ascent rate is only displayed once the diver starts ascending, the heading is visible during the exploration phase etc. The rest of the time, the screen is transparent and maximises the diver’s field of vision.
These features are conceived to make the device safer and more functional.
The company has conducted a market research and identified a number of target countries where their product is expected to have good market potential. They are now looking for distributors to cooperate with in these countries.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The company is looking for distributors with contacts to an extensive network of sales outlets in the following fields:
- Sports equipment stores
- Specialised stores (dive shops)
- Dive clubs
They will work together with the French company to develop the right marketing strategy. Granting exclusive distribution rights may be considered depending on the partner's profile, experience and sales capacities.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
IPR Status:
Patents granted
External code:
BOFR20170711001
