OUR MISSION IS TO DESIGN
THE MOST ADVANCED SYSTEMS
TO BRING HUMANITY TO ANY DEVICE

Our Vision

Creating solutions to see beyond human vision

Enabling a machine to understand input is complex. It is machine multi-sensory integration, not processing power, that limits further progress.

To enable a machine to exceed human vision and unlock the full potential of AI, we develop advanced wide-angle optics with enhanced image processing and sensor fusion technologies. Our Deep Seeing Technology enables hardware and software manufacturers to equip smart devices with intelligent vision.

Our Technology

Breakthrough Technology

Our Deep Seeing technology rests on commercially-ready patented technology breakthroughs: Wide-angle optics with panomorph vision for augmented resolution and flawless viewing, Sensor Fusion with Data-In-Picture to dramatically improve data collection from video frames and Image Processing algorithms including Real-Time Adaptive Dewarping for outstanding image quality.

BRINGING INTELLIGENT VISION TO YOUR DEVICE

Pascale Nini

Executive Chairwoman

Originally from Biarritz, France, Pascale Nini holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in psychology. After working as a psychologist for three years, Pascale transitioned into entrepreneurship. Her first venture was a home theater technology company in France, which led her to invest in panoramic imaging technology capable of creating 360-degree vision. This innovation marked the birth of Immervision.

In 2003, Pascale relocated Immervision to Montreal, accompanied by her team of key engineers. As CEO, she recognized the emerging potential of wide-angle vision technology and positioned Immervision as a global leader in intelligent vision for devices across industries such as mobile, automotive, robotics, aerospace, IoT, and security.

Under Pascale’s leadership, Immervision expanded its influence internationally, focusing on innovation, perseverance, teamwork, and adaptation. Her visionary mindset continues to drive the company’s success.

In early 2024, Pascale transitioned to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors at Immervision. She also serves on several boards, including the Conseil du Patronat du Québec (CPQ), La Table Ronde, Qmed (an American company), and MedMira (a public company based in Halifax, Canada), where she shares her extensive expertise.

Recognizing the critical importance of quantum technologies for the future and national security, Pascale has taken on a new challenge as General Manager of Distriq, Sherbrooke’s quantum innovation zone.

Alessandro Gasparini

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Alessandro joined lmmervision in 2005 as Chief Commercial Officer and over time his responsibilities encompassed multiple functions of the company before being appointed to Executive Vice President. He is responsible for leading lmmervision’s commercial strategy, overseeing the company’s global business growth and worldwide deployment of Immervision technology and services. Alessandro has over two decades of experience in strategic management and planning, business development, sales and marketing in emerging technology. Prior to Immervision, he was the Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Business Development at Polyplan Technologies, which was acquired by PTC.

Patrice Roulet Fontani

Vice President, Technology and Co-Founder

Patrice is co-founder of Immervision where he leads the engineering team, contributes to IP growth and the adoption of Immervision’s technology by global corporations. He has overseen the integration of wide-angle imaging technology in numerous industry verticals. Prior to Immervision, Patrice contributed to research in the robotic surgery field for INRIA. He is an IEEE Senior Member who has spoken at various conferences and co-authored multiple publications and patents. Patrice holds a master’s degree in image processing in computer graphics.

Prof. Simon Thibault, P.Eng., MSc, Ph.D.

Principal Optical Designer

Simon Thibault is Immervision’s Principal Optical Designer working on cutting edge panomorph optic design, applied research, as well as leading in pure research. Simon is a professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Optics at Université Laval, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in physics and engineering physics. At Immervision, Simon’s involvement helps create an environment conducive for innovation and progress within the research group.

SPIE and OSA Fellow, he is also the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Optical Design, supporting a world-class infrastructure for optical training and sits on several international conference program committees. He has authored over 250 scientific papers and holds some 20 patents.

Immervision corporate timeline

  • 2000

    2000 MILESTONES

    • Founded in France
    • First generation image stitching software
  • 2001

    2001 MILESTONES

    • Patent applications filed: Targeted Distortion (Distortion Control)
    • Patent applications filed: Panoramic lens with anamorphosis
    • First Virtual Reality imaging prototype
  • 2002

    2002 MILESTONES

    • Launch Immersive Java Viewer
  • 2003

    2003 MILESTONES

    • Established headquarters in Montreal, Canada
    • First CS Mount panomorph lens design prototype
  • 2004

    2004 MILESTONES

    • WebCube 360° consumer PC camera
    • Launch PanoPrinter
  • 2005

    2005 MILESTONES

    • First wide-angle lens with freeform elements
    • Term « panomorph » was coined
    • World’s first CS Mount panomorph lens for Video Surveillance and Commercial Applications, Immervision branded IMV1-1/3
    • First generation online multimedia panorama viewer (PURE)
  • 2006

    2006 MILESTONES

    • Second rank in popularity for Immervision’s 360°pure player after QuickTime VR
    • First 360° digital morphing to navigate from a panomorph image to an immersive view
  • 2007

    2007 MILESTONES

    • First panomorph lens design for immersive projection system (Panoscope)
    • Award for North American Technology Innovation of the Year from Frost & Sullivan for panoramic imaging
  • 2008

    2008 MILESTONES

    • LWIR wide-angle lens design
    • Developed first (M12) board mount panomorph lens for mini-dome
    • PGMS software for simulating panomorph 360° lens design
    • First long wave infrared (LWIR) panomorph lens design
    • First panomorph lens design for the space industry
    • First freeform panomorph lens design for automotive
    • First Picture-in-Picture image fusion algorithm
  • 2009

    2009 MILESTONES

    • First wide-angle lens for automotive with freeform elements
    • Digital MTF simulation for panomorph images
    • Launch certified panomorph optical designer (CPOD) program
  • 2010

    2010 MILESTONES

    • First panomorph lens design for medical application
    • First panomorph lens design for drone
    • First joint-design Immervision and Fujifilm (Fujinon) 5 MP panomorph lens design for video security application
  • 2011

    2011 MILESTONES

    • First all-plastic wide-angle lens for consumer devices with freeform elements and anamorphosis
  • 2012

    2012 MILESTONES

    • Immervision Enables SDK available on mobile platforms Android, iOS
    • First Live 360° panomorph camera available for consumer market
    • New M12 (board mount) panomorph lenses for security, professional and industrial applications
    • Panomorph lens for aircraft application
  • 2013

    2013 MILESTONES

    • Research publication on first stereoscopic (3D) panomorph system
    • Panomorph lens for broadcast applications using freeform lens
  • 2014

    2014 MILESTONES

    • Patent applications filed: Immervision Enables 2.0 image markers
    • Launch world’s smallest panomorph lens for mobile applications
  • 2015

    2015 MILESTONES

    • Patent applications filed: Image quality optimization method
    • Launch first 6K 360° broadcast panomorph camera
  • 2016

    2016 MILESTONES

    • High-resolution wide-angle lenses for mobile phones
    • Patent applications filed: Real-time image assembly for low power, high quality 360° content capture, sharing and viewing
    • 4K panomorph lens for security, professional and industrial applications
    • Miniature 187° 8MP panomorph lens for smartphones and mobile applications
    • Miniature 187° 21MP panomorph lens for consumer products
  • 2017

    2017 MILESTONES

    • Patent applications filed: Stereoscopic wide-angle lenses
    • Panomorph technology into mass-market wide-angle consumer devices (Motorola, Acer, Garmin, Quanta Computer)
    • Launch Video Distortion Correction
    • Robot vision with panomorphEYE
  • 2018

    2018 MILESTONES

    • New corporate image
    • PanomorphEYE Development Kit in pre-order
  • 2019

    2019 MILESTONES

    • Strategic partnership CEVA and Immervision
    • Multiples patents granted for Panoramic camera, Miniature wide-angle lens, Method for designing an optimization apparatus for a camera having a lens with non-uniform parameter
    • Research publication on miniature lens and optics using metasurfaces
    • Panomorph technology into mass-market wide-angle consumer devices (Crosscall, Insta360)
    • Launch 125 FoV best smallest wide-angle panomorph camera module for mobile
    • Adaptive video Dewarping first WYSIWYG distortion correction algorithm
    • PanomorphEYE technology human sight sensor for AI mimicking human vision
  • 2020

    2020 MILESTONES

    • Wide-angle lens for space exploration
    • US patents granted for constant resolution continuous hybrid zoom system
    • Advanced Adaptive Dewarping for perfect picture and video with face protection
    • Super high resolution 125° wide-angle panomorph lens for smartphone video recording

OUR DESIGN WINS

Leading Companies that are Differentiating their
Products with Immervision Technology

Insta360 GO

The twenty-gram steady cam

The Insta360 GO is the world’s smallest stabilized camera with Immervision ultra-wide angle panomorph lens.

Users can easily shoot 30 or 60-second clips with the Insta360 GO and then its AI will help to discover and edit their best shots. The Insta360 GO is small enough to go places that other camera can’t while capturing every angle without getting in the way.

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Crosscall Trekker-X4

The first smartphone with an embedded action camera

Crosscall has created the Trekker-X4, the world’s first smartphone to integrate an action camera. With a 170° panomorph lens and Immervision algorithms at its core, the Trekker-X4 provides stabilized wide-angle images, with a perception as close to the human eye that a camera can get.

This sophisticated device flawlessly combines the functions of an action camera with smartphone technology. Beyond world class smartphone features into a ruggedized and water resistant unique designed case, the Trekker-X4 smartphone offers everything you would expect from a top of the line action camera allowing you to experience, capture, edit and share all of life’s moments.

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Moto 360 Camera

Capturing 360° high resolution photos and videos

The Moto 360 Camera with its integrated front and rear high-resolution ultra wide-angle panomorph lens provides high quality spherical 360° views.

This camera add-on is an accessory available for the Moto Z family of smartphones and has outstanding low-light performance and superior image quality across the entire field of view.

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Garmin VIRB 360

Capturing a complete sphere of high-resolution video up to 5.7k

The Garmin VIRB 360 is a rugged, waterproof camera. This action camera with ultra wide-angle Immervision panomorph lenses captures a complete sphere of high-resolution video up to 5.7K and 360-degree audio — even photos.

The VIRB 360 is the first of its kind, eliminating lengthy editing processes with unrivaled one-click 4K spherical stabilization for smooth and steady footage — no matter how rough the adventure.

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Acer Holo360

Capture, view, edit and share – all in one device

We helped Acer launch the Holo360, its 360° 4K camera. This handheld camera is equipped with two ultra wide-angle panomorph camera lenses and captures consistent images of the highest quality across the entire field of view. With the latest Immervision Enables 2.0 technology, the Holo360 combines the power to stitch videos in real-time with no visible stitching seam, integrated LTE connectivity, and a 3-inch touchscreen for operation.

The Acer Holo360 all-in-one camera allows end users to capture, view, edit and share the whole 360⁰ picture with a single device.

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Quanta Pi SOLO

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand while providing complete 360⁰ coverage

Quanta Computers together with Immervision developed the Pi SOLO, the world’s first VR add-on 360ᵒ camera for mobile devices, with the latest high resolution 360ᵒ x 187ᵒ panomorph lens. Along with our high-resolution, super wide-angle panomorph lens, Immervision’s advanced dewarping algorithms provide high quality stabilized videos for the Pi SOLO.

The very versatile Quanta Pi Solo can be used as a stand-alone 360⁰ camera, a wearable camera when clipped onto a helmet or jacket or it can easily attach to any smartphone.

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