Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

BAE Systems to Provide Laser Warning Sensors to Protect U.S. Military Aircraft

BAE Systems will be providing laser warning sensor sets to protect U.S. military aircraft, under a $17.7 million contract by Alliant Techsystems which is BAE’s long-time prime contractor and development partner. Alliant Techsystems provides integration and delivery of the AAR-47 system to the military.

2 Dec 2010

On-Ramp Wireless Awarded DOE Grant for Distribution Grid Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded On-Ramp Wireless a grant of $2.14 million to contribute to the improvement of the nation's distribution grid.

1 Dec 2010

Microsoft Sells 2.5 Million Kinect Sensors

Microsoft said that strong ‘Black Friday’ sales, the day after Thanksgiving in the United States when shops traditionally offer pre-Christmas bargains, helped drive Kinect uptake. The company also sought to allay fears that there could be a shortage of the gaming system in the run-up to Christmas.

1 Dec 2010

Scientists Create Nanoscale Light Sensor

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and University of Wisconsin at Madison have created a nanoscale light sensor, that can be combined with near-atomic-size electronic circuitry to produce hybrid optic and electronic devices with new functionality. The team, reports in Nature Photonics that the development overcomes one of nanotechnology's most daunting challenges.

15 Nov 2010

Novartis Close to Producing Smart Sensor Pill

Multinational pharmaceutical company Novartis declared it is closing in on producing a pill that once ingested relays patient health parameters as well as its own effect on the patient's body.

14 Nov 2010

Mars Rover Curiosity to Measure Radiation Environment

NASA's rover Curiosity is expected to touch down on Mars in August 2012. Preceding the mission by a few months, its science measurements will begin much closer to Earth.

14 Nov 2010

Advanced Photonix Wins Research Contract for Border Security Inspection Wand

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded API's subsidiary, Picometrix, LLC a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract for $100,000 over six months. The company will exhibit the feasibility of integrating a hand-held time-domain terahertz (TD-THz) inspection wand combined with special sensor technologies to create a multi-sensor based approach for detection of concealed threats.

14 Nov 2010