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FedEx Tracking Service Provides Near-Real-Time Data about Shipments

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. today announced the launch of its SenseAwareSM service in two countries in Asia Pacific. FedEx customers in Australia and Singapore can now better control their supply chain and stay connected to their most critical and time-sensitive shipments in near real-time following the launch of SenseAware 2000, the next-generation information service powered by FedEx.

6 Dec 2012

Simple Breath Analysis for Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer

A new study published in BJS has demonstrated for the first time that a simple breath analysis could be used for colorectal cancer screening. The study is part of the “Improving Outcomes in Gastrointestinal Cancer” supplement.

6 Dec 2012

NXP Semiconductors Introduces Single-Chip Video Processors for HD IP Security Cameras

In a breakthrough for high-definition (HD) network video surveillance, NXP Semiconductors N.V. today announced its Advanced ASC884xA and ASC885xA series of single-chip video processors for HD IP security cameras. These devices integrate virtually all functions required for an IP camera design – from raw image sensor data input, image signal processing (ISP), and H.264 compression, to secure encrypted transmission over the network through a Gigabit Ethernet interface.

6 Dec 2012

NXP Semiconductors Seeks Commitments for up to $500 Million in Senior Secured Loans

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (together with its subsidiaries, “NXP”) announced today that its subsidiary, NXP B.V., launched a transaction seeking commitments for up to US$500 million in new senior secured loans ( the “New Loans”), the proceeds of which would be used to fund NXP B.V.’s currently ongoing offer to purchase up to US$500 million in cash of the U.S. dollar-denominated 93/4 % Senior Secured Notes due 2018 that NXP B.V. and NXP Funding LLC have outstanding.

6 Dec 2012

Northrop Grumman’s Attitude and Heading Reference System Used in Embraer Legacy 500 Jet

Northrop Grumman Corporation, in cooperation with prime contractor Rockwell Collins Inc., provided the attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) that recently supported the first flight of the new Embraer Legacy 500 executive jet.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 5 Dec 2012

Bristol Professor of Signal Processing Elected Fellow of the IEEE

A University of Bristol academic has been elected a Fellow of the world’s largest and most prestigious professional association for the advancement of technology.

5 Dec 2012

PVL Introduces Water-in-Oil Sensor

PVL now has a solution to the problem of monitoring water in oil, in the form of the WIO200 water-in-oil sensor. While conventional approaches require taking a small sample of the oil and then analysing it, the WIO200 provides continuous monitoring of the entire lubricant oil volume, providing early warning of high levels of water content that could damage the machine.

5 Dec 2012

Dytran Introduces USB DC Triaxial Vibration Measurement System

Dytran Instruments, Inc. a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, force and pressure transducers and associated electronics, has developed the VibraScout™ Vibration Measurement System, which includes a USB digital triaxial accelerometer combining a MEMS accelerometer with a microcontroller to create an intelligent sensor.

From Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH 5 Dec 2012

ST, CEA-Leti Researchers Win Général Ferrié Award for FDSOI Miniaturization Technology

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that a team of ST and CEA-Leti researchers has received the 2012 Général Ferrié Award.

From STMicroelectronics 5 Dec 2012

Psychotherapy May Help Improve Quality of Life for Children with Implanted Heart Devices

Children with implanted heart devices and their parents may report a lower quality of life than other kids and their parents. For children, self-perception, self-worth and athletic capability lowered quality of life. For parents, their child’s behavior was the biggest factor related to quality of life.

5 Dec 2012

Thin, Flexible Medical Sensor Detects Metabolic Problems

A medical sensor that attaches to the skin like a temporary tattoo could make it easier for doctors to detect metabolic problems in patients and for coaches to fine-tune athletes’ training routines. And the entire sensor comes in a thin, flexible package shaped like a smiley face.

4 Dec 2012

FreeWave to Exhibit Wireless Solutions for Government and Defense Markets at I/ITSEC 2012

I/ITSEC (Booth #729) -- FreeWave Technologies, manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced it is exhibiting at I/ITSEC 2012, the world's largest modeling, simulation and training conference for the government and defense markets.

From FreeWave Technologies 4 Dec 2012

OMRON Introduces Fiber Sensors, Laser Sensors and Communications Units

OMRON Corporation announces the release of the following new products:

4 Dec 2012

Implant Sciences Sells Desktop, Handheld Explosives and Drugs Detectors to U.S. Government

Implant Sciences Corporation, a high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security and defense markets, today announced the sale of a combination of twelve Quantum Sniffer™ QS-B220 desktop explosives and drugs trace detectors and Quantum Sniffer QS-H150 handheld explosives trace detectors to several U.S. Government agencies. The twelve units will be deployed for both civilian and military applications in building and facility security.

From L3Harris Technologies, Inc. 4 Dec 2012

Vishay Launches Fully Integrated Proximity Sensor

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today added to its optoelectronics portfolio by introducing a fully integrated proximity sensor that combines an IR emitter, photo-pin-diode, signal processing IC, and 16-bit ADC in one small 4.85 mm x 2.35 mm x 0.83 mm surface-mount package.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 4 Dec 2012

Sensors News

FedEx Tracking Service Provides Near-Real-Time Data about Shipments

Simple Breath Analysis for Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer

NXP Semiconductors Introduces Single-Chip Video Processors for HD IP Security Cameras

NXP Semiconductors Seeks Commitments for up to $500 Million in Senior Secured Loans

Northrop Grumman’s Attitude and Heading Reference System Used in Embraer Legacy 500 Jet

Bristol Professor of Signal Processing Elected Fellow of the IEEE

PVL Introduces Water-in-Oil Sensor

Dytran Introduces USB DC Triaxial Vibration Measurement System

ST, CEA-Leti Researchers Win Général Ferrié Award for FDSOI Miniaturization Technology

Psychotherapy May Help Improve Quality of Life for Children with Implanted Heart Devices

Thin, Flexible Medical Sensor Detects Metabolic Problems

FreeWave to Exhibit Wireless Solutions for Government and Defense Markets at I/ITSEC 2012

OMRON Introduces Fiber Sensors, Laser Sensors and Communications Units

Implant Sciences Sells Desktop, Handheld Explosives and Drugs Detectors to U.S. Government

Vishay Launches Fully Integrated Proximity Sensor

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