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Leap Motion Announces First Global OEM Partnership with ASUS

Leap Motion, the motion-control software and hardware company changing the future of human/computer interaction, today announced one of its first global OEM partnerships. ASUS, a leading innovator in personal computing products, will bundle the revolutionary Leap Motion controller with select new computers. In an industry first, ASUS will bundle the world's most accurate 3-D motion-control technology into new high-end notebooks and premium All-in-One (AiO) PCs later this year.

4 Jan 2013

CES 2013: InvenSense to Demonstrate Motion Interface Solutions

InvenSense, Inc., the leading provider of MotionTracking™ devices, is planning to present a host of Motion Interface briefings and solution demonstrations at CES 2013.

From InvenSense Inc. 3 Jan 2013

World Moto Files Patent for Automated Fare Calculations

World Moto, Inc. ("World Moto" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a patent for "an apparatus providing automated fare calculations and operating statistics to be installed on any means of conveyance." Changing the way the world goes around, World Moto is a global authority on the $500 billion dollar a year motorcycle taxi industry and inventor of the Moto-Meter, the world's first motorcycle taxi meter.

2 Jan 2013

New imPart Gesture Recognition Technology by Plessey Semiconductors Ltd.

Plessey announced today that they will be demonstrating their new, low cost, Contactless Gesture Recognition technology called imPart™ at CES 2013.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 21 Dec 2012

PNI Sensor Unveils SpacePoint Scout Module for Gaming Application Developers

PNI Sensor, a US-based geomagnetic sensor manufacturer, today introduced SpacePoint™ Scout, a development module that offers gaming application developers 9-axis motion tracking technology in one reasonably priced, integrated module. SpacePoint Scout includes a suite of sensors (a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor), highly proven sensor fusion algorithms and an I2C interface for quick implementation.

From PNI Sensor Corporation 29 Nov 2012

Pedestrian Flow Study Using Motion Sensors Helps Adapt Future Infrastructures

Analyzing the behavior of pedestrians in public places can help adapt infrastructures of the future. This is the joint project of the startup Visiosafe, the Transportation Center at EPFL, and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Around 100 motion sensors installed in Lausanne train station for several months deliver their first data.

27 Nov 2012

Increased AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar Capabilities for Soldiers

A seamless link from development to production helped to distinguish a recent Department of Defense-awarded radar as one of the top five 2012 defense programs of excellence in systems engineering in October.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 19 Nov 2012

Xsens and STMicroelectronics Demonstrate World's First Wearable Wireless 3D Body Motion Tracking System

Xsens, the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s top manufacturer of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)[1], are demonstrating the world’s first wearable wireless 3D body motion tracking system based on consumer-grade MEMS combo sensors at Electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany.

From STMicroelectronics 9 Nov 2012

Atmel Introduces Microcontroller-Based Integrated Touch and Sensor Hub Functionality Solutions

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced a range of microcontroller-based solutions that integrate touch and sensor hub functionality to enable superior user experience for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks and convertible PCs.

30 Oct 2012

ST Develops Motion and Orientation Human Interface Device Sensor Solution for Windows 8

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world's top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, has collaborated with Microsoft Corp. to develop a motion and orientation Human Interface Device (HID) sensor solution for the Windows 8 operating system.

From STMicroelectronics 29 Oct 2012