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New Nintendo Wii U Controller Patent Shows Magnetic Sensor

A new patent titled “Game System, Controller Device And Game Method” (United States Patent Application 20110190052) filed by Nintendo for the Wii U controller shows a magnetic sensor and flash memory capabili...

16 Aug 2011

Flexpoint Sensor Systems Gets 'Go Ahead' for Product for US Militaryý

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. has received a development order and funding for completion of a customized product for the US Military. The order came on the basis of the earlier development of prototypes that were successfully tested by the organization. The military has now received approval and funds for advanced development of the said product.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 11 Aug 2011

Northrop Grumman Tests Airborne Infrared Sensor

Northrop Grumman has tested the Airborne Infrared Sensor for the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System with the Integrated Sensor Manager.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 11 Aug 2011

SHSU Researchers Evaluate GPS Monitoring on Sex Offenders of Arizona

A team of researchers at the Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has conducted a study on usage of GPS technology for the monitoring of sex offenders.

10 Aug 2011

GPS City’s Product Videos Receive over Two Million Hits

GPS City, online retailer of mounting systems, accessories, and GPS products, has declared that the company has achieved success by receiving more than 2 million views on product videos.

9 Aug 2011

EAA Introduces Two Sensing Platforms Based on QMEMS and Semiconductor Technologies

Epson Electronics America (EEA) is planning to introduce the development of two series of sensing platforms, which are based on QMEMS and semiconductor technologies developed by Epson.

From Epson America Inc. 5 Aug 2011

A Novel Ground-Based GPS System from Locata

Locata Corporation has developed small ground based transmitters that help cars locate their position with high accuracy.

From Locata Corporation Ltd. 2 Aug 2011

Lockheed Martin Bags Apache Sensor Upgrade Contract

Lockheed Martin has bagged a $60 million contract from the US Army to develop a night vision sensor for the Apache attack helicopter. The sensors are called Combat-Proven Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensors or simply Arrowhead.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 2 Aug 2011

NXP Semiconductors Announce Release of Position Sensors Based on ABCD9 Technology

NXP Semiconductors has proclaimed the release of the KMA210, the new generation of automotive position sensors, which includes ASIC, a unique signal conditioning created in the ABCD9 process technology along with a new magnetoresistive sensor chip.

29 Jul 2011

GPS Insight Inks Agreement with Partner Software

GPS Insight has taken on Partner Software as a partner for integrating GPS Insight’s tracking technology into the Map Viewer devised by Partner Software.

27 Jul 2011