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MarqVision is a cutting-edge brand protection platform that allows companies to automatically detect and remove counterfeits sold online.

Metaphor is a language-model-based search engine that simplifies how users carry out web searches.

At Inspector Cloud we build image recognition services for retail industry. Our award winning shelf image recognition solution is used by a number of world famous brands to redefine how merchandizing works. nspector Cloud ambitious goal is to set the industry standard for retail image recognition.

Visual One develops an analytics and object recognition software solution for security cameras. The company offers an artificial intelligence (AI) based platform, Visual One, which integrates with home security cameras to detect children and pets movement and events. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Flowbot is a natural language-driven programming assistant that helps users code faster. PySearch is context-aware by design, meaning it can give you more relevant results than ordinary search. PySearch learns from its interactions with developers around the world, allowing it to continuously improve recommendations it brings directly into the IDE.

Visly is a the design tool for front-end engineers.Visly enables you to manage and sync design assets across multiple platforms, directly with your codebase. No copy-pasting. No exporting. No manual work.Visly is creating a shared space for developers and designers to collaborate on products.

Lumos is an AI powered search tool for doctors that gives direct answers to clinical questions, using trustworthy sources. It integrates directly into wherever you're already searching, so you get the fastest answers with no extra effort.

Aura Vision Labs Ltd develops a video AI platform designed to enhance in-store analytics for retailers and brands. By utilizing existing security cameras, the platform transforms video feeds into actionable insights that inform critical retail decisions. It enables users to track customer journeys, analyzing how customers and employees navigate stores and interact with products, which helps identify factors influencing conversion rates. The platform also measures the impact of marketing campaigns over various locations and time periods, providing a comprehensive view of store performance. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, Aura Vision's solutions cater to retail operations and shopping malls, ultimately aiming to improve the overall shopping experience.

Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a modern platform for automated reference checks aimed at enhancing talent assessment. Founded by Kerry Wang and Anna Wang, the platform addresses the challenges candidates face in distinguishing themselves through their resumes by leveraging insights from individuals who have previously worked with them. Searchlight's technology combines reference data with predictive analysis to identify top performers, utilizing an algorithm that analyzes and summarizes feedback from references. By inviting references to share contextualized work experiences through a custom online link, the platform enables recruiters to better assess candidate-position compatibility, ultimately improving the recruitment process.

Piccolo Labs Inc. develops vision assistant technology. It combines cameras equipped with Wi-Fi, artificial intelligence and artificial vision that can identify people's movements and gestures. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Sunu, Inc. is a company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to enhancing mobility and awareness for individuals with low vision and blindness. The company develops the Sunu Band, an innovative smart band that employs sonar technology to assist users in navigating their environments. This device emits high-frequency sound waves that bounce off nearby objects, translating the distance to these obstacles into distinct vibratory patterns. By providing real-time feedback through gentle vibrations, the Sunu Band helps users identify objects and obstacles, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting greater confidence in mobility. It can be used alongside traditional mobility aids, such as canes and guide dogs, to enhance spatial awareness in a discreet manner. The Sunu Band represents a significant advancement in assistive technology, aimed at improving the everyday experiences of those with visual impairments.

Mindori is the accurate way to search your app by voice for e-commerce companies. Build magical conversational search for your app in minutes, with no learning curve. "What about shirts that I can wear at a wedding?". Search over concepts that you may not have thought to index in your database. "Find a green shirt" - "What about in red?". Make the experience magical for users through context. Was it "Koffee Kult" or "coffee cult"? Customize speech recognition models for your product catalog and customer queries. Get started in minutes. Improving the model requires only minutes per day, not hours. Track user preferences and deliver customized suggestions based on their buying behavior and patterns. Export your generated models to popular assistant or chatbot frameworks automatically.

Focal Systems is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven retail automation platform that addresses various challenges faced by retailers. Using deep learning and computer vision, the platform offers solutions to the Out-of-Stock problem by providing real-time inventory detection and analyzing in-store shopping behavior. Additionally, it includes features such as location-based advertising, product locators, and auto-checkout capabilities. By leveraging this technology, Focal Systems enables retailers to enhance product availability and improve customer satisfaction while also assisting shoppers in navigating the store more effectively.

VizeraLabs' current project, Vizera, is a smart projection device that performs accurate projections on physical objects. The current primary application of this technology is fabric simulation for furniture stores. The Vizera Projector has the potential to assist both consumers and retailers in the fabric selection process.

Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API, enabling websites and mobile applications to enhance user engagement and boost conversions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia's platform allows developers to create custom search engines that deliver fast and relevant digital experiences. The company's distributed search network synchronizes data globally and efficiently routes user queries to servers, serving clients across various sectors, including e-commerce and media. Algolia's services empower businesses to optimize search and discovery experiences, ultimately driving increased online engagement and revenue. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

mth sense focuses on finding solutions to "blind" ads. mth sense offers its users an audience library to target certain demographics and psychographics.

Nowmov solving the video discovery problem.

At CHROMAom, we want the whole world to find their color enlightenment. We believe that choosing colors shouldn't be a "black and white" process, and that everyone can discover their own personal color enlightenment from within

JustSpotted is a celebrity-tracking tool that aggregates and organizes real-time information about celebrities from various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare. Originally known as Scoopler, the service has evolved to focus specifically on celebrity sightings, providing fans with a way to see what their favorite stars are doing at any given moment. JustSpotted collects data from users who report spontaneous encounters with celebrities, thereby enhancing the platform's offerings with real-life sightings. By mapping these occurrences, JustSpotted enables users to easily access and enjoy a curated collection of celebrity activities, transforming the way fans engage with celebrity culture in the age of social media. The service was launched in October 2010 and was developed by AJ Asver, Dilan Jarawardane, and Benjamin Tauber.

Wundrbar wants to improve upon the search bar experience by providing users with powerful inline commands. The idea is reminiscent of YubNub but Wundrbar strives to appeal to a larger audience and to incorporate functionality that helps people manage their personal online accounts in addition to searching the web.

An online personality test game, where you look at two photos and choose which one you “Like Better”.

Better Desktop search solution.