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Title:

TempBuddy: A portable infrared thermometer for mobile phones to monitor fever with ±0.1°C accuracy

Agreement Number:

1002343

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

TempBuddy is a first-of-kind contactless thermometer solution that plugs into charging ports of mobile phones and enables users to monitor their temperature via an app instantaneously. The solution has a 2-inch form factor with no battery and display which makes it super portable and to be used anywhere anytime. In this project, TempBuddy is designed and developed to achieve ±0.1? reading accuracy. This level of accuracy accompanied by data tracking capability in the app, enable users to precisely monitor their body temperature on a regular basis and make elaborated well-being decisions. One example is the time of widespread diseases that causes fever in patients like covid or flu.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Surrey, British Columbia, CA V3T 0P8

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q4-1002343

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

713870103

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 122 days.

Amendment Date

Sep 14, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

Zanis Tech Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Surrey Centre

Federal Riding Number:

59032

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

33411

Amendments:

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