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Monitoring Daily Routine Using Sensors Helps Detect Depression in Older Adults

Specialists at the Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) of Mexico developed a system that achieved detecting depression in older adults, through monitoring their daily routine. This technology can be used as an auxiliary tool for the care of elderly people, who for various reasons, such as family abandonment of or a chronic condition, tend to fall into a depressed state.

10 Oct 2014

USPTO Issues M4 Sciences New Patent for TriboMAM Drilling Systems

M4 Sciences LLC, a manufacturing technology company providing drilling systems that are up to 5 times faster than conventional approaches, has announced that the US Patent Office has issued a new patent related to the company's TriboMAM drilling systems.

10 Oct 2014

VeriTeQ to License 24 Patents from NCSU for Radiation Dosimetry Products

VeriTeQ Corporation, a provider of implantable medical device identification and radiation dose measurement technologies, announced today that it has entered an agreement providing an exclusive license of multiple patents from North Carolina State University.

10 Oct 2014

In-Depth Study Report on Current State of Global and Chinese Photodiode Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Photodiode Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

10 Oct 2014

New Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed a new highly accurate optical range-finding module based on FlightSense(TM) Time-of-Flight technology that offers designers superior distance-measurement capability.

From STMicroelectronics 10 Oct 2014

Payload Delivered for SBIRS GEO-4 Satellite for Accurate Missile Warning and Infrared Surveillance

Prime contractor Lockheed Martin and payload provider Northrop Grumman have delivered the payload for the fourth Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite of the U.S. Air Force's Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS).

10 Oct 2014

EMX Industries Launch New UV Phosphorescent Sensor for Industrial Automation

The new UVX Phosphorescence Sensor by EMX Industries reliably detects the presence of phosphorescent materials and pigments that are difficult to measure with traditional sensors.

From EMX Industries Inc. 9 Oct 2014

Microchip Launches 3DTouchPad with Free Space Gesture Recognition for Projected-Capacitive Multi-Touch

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its Human Interface Input Sensing Solutions portfolio with the introduction of the 3DTouchPad, a PC peripheral and world’s first Development Platform for 2D multi-touch and 3D gestures.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 9 Oct 2014

UARK to Develop 'Sparse-Sensing' System for Increasing Efficiency of Wireless Sensor Networks

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have received a $362,394 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new sensing technologies that significantly reduce the amount of data collected and processed in sensor networks powered by extremely limited energy resources.

9 Oct 2014

CEATEC JAPAN 2014: Epson to Showcase Wearable Activity Monitors and Information Devices

Epson was the first company in the world to commercialize quartz watches in 1969. Globally, people were astonished that the advanced technology that went into achieving unprecedented and exceptional accuracy could fit in the size of a wristwatch that people could wear day-in-and-day-out.

9 Oct 2014

Autonomous Biosensor for Early Detection of Environmental Hazards in the Sea

A novel autonomous biosensor may help scientists to detect environmental hazards in the sea at an early stage. But applying such approach to the marine environment is a huge challenge.

9 Oct 2014

National Grid to Install Over 50 WeatherBug Weather Stations

With severe storms on the rise in the Northeast, National Grid must monitor the weather closer than ever before, so the company is installing more than 50 WeatherBug weather stations in partnership with Earth Networks.

9 Oct 2014

Microchip Debuts High-Voltage Line Driver to Increase SNR for Advanced Projected-Capacitive Touch Performance

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a new addition to its Human Interface Input Sensing Solutions portfolio with a standalone integrated high-voltage line driver to increase Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) for advanced projected-capacitive touch performance—the MTCH65X.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 9 Oct 2014

Keysight Launches U2040 X-Series Wide Dynamic Range Power Sensors

Keysight Technologies, Inc. today announced the U2040 X-Series wide dynamic range power sensors, consisting of four USB models for wireless and radar applications, and a dedicated LAN model for satellite testing.

8 Oct 2014

Intuitive Image Analysis Solution for Geospatial and Remote Sensing Professionals from Trimble

Trimble announced today eCognition® Essentials, a new software solution for geospatial and remote sensing professionals performing land cover mapping tasks using satellite imagery. eCognition Essentials offers an intuitive image analysis solution that allows users of all levels to quickly produce high-quality, Geographic Information System (GIS)-ready deliverables.

8 Oct 2014