Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Applied Visual Sciences, Inc. is a software technology firm specializing in the creation of computer-vision detection solutions built upon advanced image processing science. The company primarily caters to the aviation/homeland security and healthcare sectors. By integrating sophisticated imaging technologies with analytical capabilities, it develops comprehensive information management products and services designed to address complex issues for both corporate and governmental organizations. Among its core offerings is PinPoint, an intelligent computer-vision system for automated target recognition. This technology is adept at detecting threat items like firearms and explosives, playing a critical role in airport baggage screening and building security applications. Applied Visual Sciences also provides its Signature Mapping platform technology, specifically designed for use within the imaging fields of diagnostic radiology and pathology. Furthermore, the company offers the Signature Mapping Detection System, an automated laboratory solution combining hardware and software. This system leverages multi-threaded detection algorithms to support a variety of infectious disease applications. Its specialized products also include Signature Mapping Tuberculosis Detection software, presented as another automated hardware and software platform, and Signature Mapping Breast Cancer Detection, a dedicated solution for identifying breast cancer. The company distributes its products internationally through both direct sales initiatives and various indirect distribution channels. Established in 1989, Applied Visual Sciences, Inc. is headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia. It adopted its current name in July 2010, having previously operated as Guardian Technologies International, Inc.