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Existing GPS Instruments Could be Used to Increase Speed, Accuracy of Tsunami Warnings

Existing GPS instruments at monitoring stations worldwide could be used to increase the speed and accuracy of tsunami warnings, according to new study accepted for publication in Geophysical Research Letters, a journal of the American Geophysical Union. Real-time Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements can be used to show how major earthquakes displace the ocean floor, cutting tsunami warning times by nearly 20 minutes and potentially reducing harm to coastal communities, according to the study's authors.

17 Feb 2016

Innovative Smartphone Allows Users to Experience Physical Tactile Feedback by Bending Their Apps

Researchers at Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab have developed the world’s first full-colour, high-resolution and wireless flexible smartphone to combine multitouch with bend input. The phone, which they have named ReFlex, allows users to experience physical tactile feedback when interacting with their apps through bend gestures.

17 Feb 2016

u-blox Launches NEO-M8P GNSS Receiver Modules for Unmanned Vehicles, Robotic Guidance Systems

u‑blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, launched today the NEO‑M8P GNSS receiver modules delivering high performance down to centimeter‑level accuracy.

16 Feb 2016

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

Sensors News

Existing GPS Instruments Could be Used to Increase Speed, Accuracy of Tsunami Warnings

Innovative Smartphone Allows Users to Experience Physical Tactile Feedback by Bending Their Apps

u-blox Launches NEO-M8P GNSS Receiver Modules for Unmanned Vehicles, Robotic Guidance Systems

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

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