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CellGuide Joins CEVA-XCnet Partner Program

CEVA, a specialist in the field of silicon intellectual property platform solutions and DSP cores, and CellGuide, a leading provider of GNSS solutions, have declared a partnership deal to provide a GPS solution for the CEVA-XC communications processor.

From Ceva Technologies, Inc. 30 Jun 2011

Blackline Unveils Javelin Covert Tracker for Professional Surveillance Market

Blackline GPS has commenced the delivery of the new Javelin Covert Tracker, which is a GPS tracking device used for loss prevention and professional surveillance markets in North America.

30 Jun 2011

Sensis Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast System Enhances Flight Safety Across the North Sea

Sensis Corporation has been selected by the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), Avinor to provide an Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system for enhancing helicopter traffic safety in the Norwegian area of the North Sea.

From Saab AB 29 Jun 2011

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates STARLite Radar to Aid US Ground Troops

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the demonstration of the STARLite radar on the Persistent Threat Detection System, which is an aerostat surveillance and support platform exclusively positioned to aid the ground troops of the U.S Army.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 29 Jun 2011

F-35 JSF Sensors Successfully Tested at Northern Edge 2011

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Sensors have participated in the Northern Edge 2011 for the second time, and have been tested in the multi-operational environment in Alaska from June 13 to 24, 2011.

29 Jun 2011

Herceg Network Releases Btracking 2.0 Platform and Expands GPS Tracking Service

Herceg Network has launched the Btracking 2.0 platform. The company also announced that it has added new hardware solutions to its range of GPS service products.

29 Jun 2011

Freescale Introduces New Pressure Sensor Chip

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd has come up with a new pressure sensor chip that includes an altimeter. The Xtrinsic MPL3115A2 is an MEMS pressure sensor that will be able to determine location and provide services to smartphones and touch screen tablets.

28 Jun 2011

Apple Looks to Patent New Sensor Technology

Apple has applied for yet more patents. This time it is for the technology that can help a mobile’s orientation sensors correct common photographic problems. The patent has been called “Image Capture Device Having Tilt and/or Perspective Correction”

26 Jun 2011

New Proposal Interferes With GPS Usage in Construction and Agriculture Equipment

Deere & Company, a leading provider of advanced products and services, has declared that a proposal, which is being considered by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is interfering with the usage of Global Positioning System (GPS) in construction and agriculture equipment.

24 Jun 2011

Freescale Introduces Xtrinsic Pressure Sensor for Advanced Location-Based Applications

Freescale Semiconductor has launched Xtrinsic MPL3115A2, a new digital pressure sensor that detects altitudes. The micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology-based sensor enables advanced location-based and navigation applications for smart mobiles, tablets, and industrial and medical devices.

From NXP Semiconductors 23 Jun 2011