What JPrise does

JPrise Inc. is a privately-held software corporation founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, founded by engineers Ed Averill and Marc Chamberlin, each bringing more than three decades of experience in Java development, embedded systems, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). The firm operates a dual model combining custom software consulting — including design and development, code review, project rescue, and training — with the sale of three proprietary products: the JPrise 2550 Diebonder industrial vision system for Hughes 2500 die-bonder operators, JPriseMerge (a genealogy database merger built on probabilistic/fuzzy matching logic), and an Internet Telescope Control system developed in partnership with the Northwest Astronomy Group.

Technically, the product portfolio spans distinct stacks: industrial machine-vision integration for semiconductor assembly equipment, database reconciliation algorithms for consumer genealogy software, and networked control software for amateur astronomy hardware. JPriseMerge's matching engine relies on statistical, rule-based fuzzy logic rather than modern machine learning, and no AI/ML infrastructure is described across the rest of the business.

Commercially, JPrise sells product licenses directly through its website via PayPal and offers self-serve evaluation downloads; consulting engagements are bespoke. There is no evidence of recurring subscription revenue, enterprise anchor contracts, named customer logos, outside funding, or headcount beyond the two co-founders. The website copyright dates to 2012 and no subsequent product, hiring, or expansion activity is visible in the source material.

Name

JPrise

Legal name

JPrise Inc.

Website

https://jprise.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JPrise Inc., founded 2004 in Beaverton, Oregon, is a two-founder Java and embedded-systems consultancy that also sells three niche proprietary products: the JPrise 2550 Diebonder vision system, JPriseMerge genealogy merger, and Internet Telescope Control software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development & Consulting: JPrise Inc. provides independent consulting and professional engineering services in computer software and hardware. Services range from software engineering, systems design, custom development, to testing and support. The company takes on small jobs such as website development and maintenance with negotiated pricing.
2. Software Product Sales: JPrise develops and sells proprietary products including JPriseMerge genealogy software, Internet Telescope Control applications, and Diebonder/Robotic Vision Systems. Products are available for purchase, with software available for download evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JPrise Inc. provides independent Java-based consulting, custom software development, and contract engineering for embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and cross-platform applications. The company also develops and sells three proprietary products: JPrise 2550 Diebonder (hardware/vision upgrade for Hughes 2500 Diebonder), JPriseMerge (GEDCOM 5.5 genealogy database merger), and Internet Telescope Control (collaborative web-based telescope/observatory control).

Product overview

JPrise develops and offers three distinct products spanning different domains: JPrise 2550 Diebonder (a hardware upgrade for Hughes 2500 diebonders with modern vision/motor control systems), JPriseMerge (a genealogy database merging tool supporting GEDCOM 5.5 with probabilistic fuzzy logic matching capabilities), and Internet Telescope Control (a collaborative web-based telescope control application using Java servlets with ASCOM, Cartes du Ciel, and NASA SkyView integrations). These products are unrelated offerings in industrial automation, family history software, and astronomy respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JPrise 2550 Diebonder: An upgraded diebonder system with modern vision/motor control, higher resolution cameras, and software-driven calibration for programmable die attachment.
• JPriseMerge
• Internet Telescope Control

Products and services

• JPrise 2550 Diebonder Hardware and software upgrade for the Hughes 2500 Diebonder featuring a modern, serviceable vision and motor control system with higher resolution cameras, software-driven calibration, easy program creation and operation, and programs portable across machines. Targeted at industrial semiconductor packaging and die-bonding operators.
• JPriseMerge Stand-alone cross-platform genealogy database merging tool that supports GEDCOM version 5.5, uses probabilistic fuzzy logic to suggest likely matches between two databases, retains user control over merging decisions, and visualizes results in Family View, Pedigree View, and Detail View. Runs on Windows 95/98/NT/XP, Linux, and Apple Macintosh. Targets individual genealogists and family historians.
• Internet Telescope Control Collaborative web-based telescope control application enabling multiple users to jointly observe and control telescope instruments from different internet locations in real time. Integrates ASCOM drivers, Cartes du Ciel star charts via RMI, and NASA SkyView images. Client deployed as a Java web app or applet with automatic updating; server uses servlets on Jakarta Tomcat. Supports Guest, Member, and Operator access tiers. Targets astronomy groups, universities, and observatories.
• Custom Java Software Development and Embedded Systems Consulting Services Independent consulting and contract engineering services covering Java software development, embedded systems design, RTOS implementation (VxWorks, pSOS, Windows CE, Palm OS, Embedded Linux, J2ME CDC, PersonalJava, EmbeddedJava, JES Java Embedded Server), and custom application development for web, real-time, and enterprise platforms. Past engagements include compiler and RTOS testing for medical implant devices and control applications for industrial robotic systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• JPrise 2550 Diebonder sets up quickly and runs flexibly with higher resolution cameras and software-driven calibration
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Northwest Astronomy Group (NWAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPrise Inc. has partnered with the Northwest Astronomy Group to develop a telescope observatory that can be controlled from the internet. JPrise is developing servlets, applets, and web-apps that control and display telescope, CCD camera, dome, and star chart displays. The collaborative control environment allows members and guests to jointly observe and control instruments from different internet locations in real-time.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ASM Pacific Technology: ASM Pacific Technology is a leading global supplier of semiconductor assembly equipment including diebonders, wire bonders, and packaging systems. Comparable to JPrise's Diebonder 2550 product in targeting the die-bonding equipment market, though at vastly larger scale as a full equipment OEM.
• Cognex: Cognex is a leading industrial machine vision company providing vision systems, image-based barcode readers, and software for automation, quality inspection, and robotic guidance. Comparable to JPrise's Diebonder vision system upgrade in serving industrial automation with vision-based solutions, though as a full vision system provider rather than retrofit upgrade.
• MyHeritage: MyHeritage is a major global genealogy platform with online family trees, DNA testing, and record databases serving tens of millions of users. Comparable to JPriseMerge's genealogy focus but operates at much larger scale with web-based rather than desktop delivery, and includes proprietary matching algorithms.

Direct peers

• Software Bisque: Software Bisque develops TheSky planetarium and telescope control software that integrates with ASCOM-compatible mounts and CCD cameras. Directly comparable to JPrise's Internet Telescope Control product in serving amateur and professional astronomers with automated observatory control software.
• Legacy Family Tree: Legacy Family Tree is desktop genealogy software with GEDCOM support, family tree building features, and Ancestry/FindMyPast integration. Comparable to JPriseMerge in targeting dedicated genealogy researchers with desktop tools for managing large multi-generation family databases.
• Gramps: Gramps is open-source genealogy software supporting GEDCOM with cross-platform availability on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Directly comparable to JPriseMerge in offering cross-platform genealogy database management with similar target audience of enthusiast researchers needing robust family tree tools.
• Stellarium: Stellarium is open-source planetarium software displaying realistic night sky views and supporting telescope control plug-ins. Comparable to JPrise's Internet Telescope Control in offering sky chart visualization with telescope integration, though Stellarium focuses more on sky simulation than collaborative multi-user control.
• Ancestral Quest: Ancestral Quest is desktop genealogy software with GEDCOM support and Ancestry.com integration capabilities. Comparable to JPriseMerge as a Windows-based genealogy database management tool for serious family historians, with similar vendor extension support philosophy.
• Roots Magic: Roots Magic is desktop genealogy software supporting GEDCOM and integrating with Family TreeMaker, Ancestry, and other genealogy data sources. Directly comparable to JPriseMerge as a Windows/Mac/Linux genealogy database management tool for serious family historians needing cross-source data consolidation.
• NINA (Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy): NINA is open-source astrophotography and observatory automation software that controls telescopes, cameras, focusers, and domes. Highly comparable to Internet Telescope Control in offering multi-device observatory automation for serious amateur and professional astronomers, with similar ASCOM-based integration approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jprise-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about JPrise