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Novel Technology Developed by Exeter Academics Automatically Detects Water Leaks in Near Real-Time

New technology developed by University of Exeter academics to detect water leaks has helped more than seven million people, according to a water expert.

16 Feb 2016

TU Graz Launches Lead Project to Minimize Risks to Internet of Things in Adverse Environments

Billions of mini-computers in everyday objects: TU Graz funds its first lead project “Dependable Internet of Things” to the tune of two million euros.

16 Feb 2016

Integration with Amazon Echo Provides Far-Field Voice Control to ecobee3 Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat

ecobee Inc. today announced that the ecobee3 smarter wi-fi thermostat with room sensors is the first thermostat to be directly compatible with Amazon Echo, offering homeowners added convenience and comfort in their everyday lives through Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa.

15 Feb 2016

MD2K Center Gathers Reliable and Consequential Health Information Using Mobile Sensors

The National Institutes of Health signaled a role for mobile devices in health research when, in September 2014, it awarded a $10.8 million, four-year grant to establish the Center of Excellence for Mobile Sensor Data-to-Knowledge—or MD2K—for tools to gather and interpret health data generated by wearable sensors.

15 Feb 2016

New App Paves Way for Crowdsourced Seismic Network by Exploiting Smartphone Accelerometers

University of California, Berkeley, scientists are releasing a free Android app that taps a smartphone's ability to record ground shaking from an earthquake, with the goal of creating a worldwide seismic detection network that could eventually warn users of impending jolts from nearby quakes.

15 Feb 2016

Digi-Key Electronics and Aeris Announce Novel IoT Connectivity Platform

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, and Aeris, a pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, today announced the availability of cellular connectivity through Neo SIM cards along with an innovative self-service portal designed for connectivity management.

15 Feb 2016

OV2744 RGB-Ir PureCel Sensor from OmniVision Provides 1080p HD Color Reproduction

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV2744, a 1.4-micron PureCel® image sensor that features the company's second-generation, industry-leading RGB-Ir technology.

15 Feb 2016

Vishay Intertechnology Launches High-Accuracy Digital Ambient Light Sensor Featuring Filtron Technology

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new high-accuracy digital ambient light sensor for flat-panel televisions and consumer handheld devices.

15 Feb 2016

Pharmapack Europe 2016: BIOCORPfs Smart Sensor Gets Best Exhibitor Innovation Award

ALCOR / PEA]PME eligible), a French company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical and drug delivery devices announces today that it has won the Best Exhibitor Innovation Award presented by Pharmapack Europe 2016 rewarding Easylog, Biocorpfs smart sensor. The ceremony was held on February, 11th at Paris Expo.

12 Feb 2016

Scientists Develop Smart Chip for Efficient Wireless Transmission of Brain Signals

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a small smart chip that can be paired with neural implants for efficient wireless transmission of brain signals.

12 Feb 2016

iDevices Enters Agreement with Weber for Sale of iGrill and Kitchen Thermometer

iDevices®, the preeminent brand in the connected home industry, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the world's #1 app-enabled grilling and cooking thermometer brands, namely iGrill® and Kitchen Thermometer, to Weber-Stephens Products, LLC. Weber®, the world's largest manufacturer of outdoor grills and grilling accessories will continue to offer and grow the line of connected cooking products. The line today includes four app-enabled Bluetooth® Smart thermometers, including iGrill2, iGrillmini, Kitchen Thermometer and Kitchen Thermometermini as well as several accessory probes. The terms of the agreement are private.

12 Feb 2016

Researchers Analyze Reason for Earthquakes Using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar

A geologic event known as diking can cause strong earthquakes -- with a magnitude between 6 and 7, according to an international research team.

12 Feb 2016

UC Merced Professor Receives Grant to Advance Research on Miniscule Biosensors

Professor Victor Muñoz’s novel approach to advancing biomedical research has earned him the campus’s first prestigious Keck Award, including $1 million over the next five years.

12 Feb 2016

Rapiscan Expands Radiation Detection Product Line with Introduction of MP100 Backpack

Rapiscan Systems, a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, today announced the expansion of its radiation detection product line to include the Rapiscan MP100 Backpack radiation detection system. The MP100 is a lightweight, high performance solution that can detect radiological and nuclear materials and is housed within a compact commercial backpack, making it ideal for covert radiation inspection.

12 Feb 2016

Garmin’s New Transom-Mount Marine Transducer Adds FrontVü for Collision Avoidance

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the Panoptix™ Forward PS21-TM, a new transom-mount marine transducer that adds FrontVü™ for collision avoidance to its popular Panoptix LiveVü™ Forward sonar offerings. FrontVü provides the confidence and reassurance to help navigate in any water by showing obstructions with a 300-foot forward range.

From Garmin 11 Feb 2016

Sensors News

Novel Technology Developed by Exeter Academics Automatically Detects Water Leaks in Near Real-Time

TU Graz Launches Lead Project to Minimize Risks to Internet of Things in Adverse Environments

Integration with Amazon Echo Provides Far-Field Voice Control to ecobee3 Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat

MD2K Center Gathers Reliable and Consequential Health Information Using Mobile Sensors

New App Paves Way for Crowdsourced Seismic Network by Exploiting Smartphone Accelerometers

Digi-Key Electronics and Aeris Announce Novel IoT Connectivity Platform

OV2744 RGB-Ir PureCel Sensor from OmniVision Provides 1080p HD Color Reproduction

Vishay Intertechnology Launches High-Accuracy Digital Ambient Light Sensor Featuring Filtron Technology

Pharmapack Europe 2016: BIOCORPfs Smart Sensor Gets Best Exhibitor Innovation Award

Scientists Develop Smart Chip for Efficient Wireless Transmission of Brain Signals

iDevices Enters Agreement with Weber for Sale of iGrill and Kitchen Thermometer

Researchers Analyze Reason for Earthquakes Using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar

UC Merced Professor Receives Grant to Advance Research on Miniscule Biosensors

Rapiscan Expands Radiation Detection Product Line with Introduction of MP100 Backpack

Garmin’s New Transom-Mount Marine Transducer Adds FrontVü for Collision Avoidance

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