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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

Microsoft Creates New Advertising Model With Xbox Kinect

Microsoft announced at the Cannes International Advertising Festival this week that the Xbox Kinect will come with advertisements soon.

22 Jun 2011

Northrop Grumman Completes JSF Sensor Testing

A Joint Strike Force (JSF) sensor testing was carried out by the US Pacific Command’s Northern Edge exercise as per Northrop Grumman. The biennial exercise involved over 6,000 airmen, sailors and marines.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 22 Jun 2011

Schneider Electric SA Looks at Offloading Sensors Unit

The largest manufacturer of low and medium voltage equipment, Schneider Electric SA may be considering selling its sensors unit. The French company which is located close to Paris had considered selling the Custom Sensors & Technologies unit once before in 2008 before the recession hit global markets.

From Telemechanique Sensors 22 Jun 2011

ZST Digital Networks Seeks Chinese Patent for Assisted GPS Technology

ZST Digital Networks, a supplier of optical and digital network equipment and provider of GPS tracking and location services, has recently applied for a patent for its Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology with the Chinese authorities, the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO).

22 Jun 2011