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Smartpulse IP Gateway Reference Design Enables Connectivity of Wireless Sensor Networks

Short range wireless technology, audio and power management developer, Dialog Semiconductor has announced the SmartPulse IP gateway reference design.

By Andy Choi 7 Oct 2011

Making More Use of the Sensors in Your Phone

For several years, the Human Dynamics research group at the MIT Media Lab has been using the standard sensors in smartphones to collect data about people’s social interactions, drawing surprising conclusions about the way political opinions, dietary habits and illnesses — among other things — spread through populations.

5 Oct 2011

Thermal Imaging Is A Valuable Tool for Pest Inspections

Thermal imaging is now more affordable than ever for pest inspectors. Use the FLIR i7 infrared camera during all your pest inspections to not only save time, but reduce damage to property, by incorporating your thermal images into your timber pest inspection reports.

5 Oct 2011

Next Generation Cryocoolers for Nuclear Detectors

Princeton Gamma-Tech Instruments, Inc., a leading developer of X-ray and Gamma-ray Detectors and Spectroscopy systems, serving a broad customer base in scientific research, industrial materials analysis and homeland security, has introduced the next-generation of mechanically-cooled cryogen-free radiation detectors.

5 Oct 2011

Sensirion Launch New Sensors Exclusively for Temperature Measurement

Following the successful market launch of the SHT2x family of humidity and temperature sensors, Sensirion is now launching a sensor designed exclusively for temperature measurement.

From Sensirion AG 5 Oct 2011

Caltech Engineers Create an e-Petri Dish

Engineers at the California Institute of Technology have upgraded the basic petri dish found in science labs across the globe.

By Andy Choi 5 Oct 2011

Nikon D800 Rumours Abound

Will the new Nikon high end SLR have 36 megapixel sensors? That’s what the rumors flying fast and high seem to indicate. The senor being manufactured by Sony is likely to be used in the Nikon D800, if these rumors are to be believed.

By Andy Choi 5 Oct 2011

OxySense Announce College and Universities Initiative

OxySense, Inc., the leader in oxygen measurement and monitoring systems for the packaging industries, announced today a new initiative to expand its relationship with college and university level packaging schools across the United States and internationally.

5 Oct 2011

A Sensor System for the Metropolis

A new system of sensors distributed over the urban landscape may soon takeover running a city altogether. The system called Urban OS relies on a network of sensors placed across a metropolis to gain data and analyze it.

By Andy Choi 5 Oct 2011

Touchstone’s TS1001 Op Amp Ideal for Low-Power Sensor Applications

Touchstone Semiconductor, Inc., a developer of high-performance analog integrated circuit solutions, today announced its TS1001 single-supply, rail-to-rail operational amplifier is available for low-power, low-frequency sensor applications.

4 Oct 2011

Merced Researchers Awarded $2M to Monitor Sierra Snowpack

A $2 million federal grant has been awarded to researchers at the University of California at Merced. The funds will be used to track the Sierra snowpack as the climate changes using sensors. The four year project is being supported by the National Science Foundation.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

Dental Clinics in Sweden Install OLORIN Displays with Front Luminance Sensor

QUBYX, a medical color and image management technology provider headquartered in Nice, France has announced that in the past one year, over 3000 Olorin VistaLine Monitors developed for viewing x-rays and featuring the Qubyx’s PerfectLum software and server have been installed in dental clinics across Sweden.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

PocketFinder GPS Personal and Vehicle Locator Devices from Location Based Technologies

Location Based Technologies, developer of personal locator devices has launched the GPS based personal locator and vehicle locator. The PocketFinder People and the PocketFinder Vehicle are currently available for purchase in Canada and the United States.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

Research and Markets Release Report on Global Thermometers Market

A report titled Thermometers – Global has been added by Research and Markets to its offering.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

Long Island Installs Sensors to Detect Illegally Parked Vehicles

In Long Island sensors will now detect illegally parked vehicles. Massapequa Park is to be the first municipality to use electric sensors in the streets to detect such vehicles. So be careful where you park your car or you can get slapped with a $25 fine.

By Andy Choi 3 Oct 2011