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Novel Intelligent Sensor System to Control HVAC in Buildings

Researchers at the UPM have developed an intelligent HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioner) control system to enhance comfort of the users as well as energy efficiency in Buildings.

14 Nov 2012

Electronica 2012: Honeywell to Launch Industrial Sensors and Switches

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Sensing and Control (S&C) today announced that it will be launching a wide range of industrial sensors and switches at Electronica 2012. This includes Honeywell HumidIcon™ sensors which combine both temperature and humidity sensing into one package, its new line of basic pressure sensors with a variety of sensitivity, reliability and packaging variations, and new high-sensitivity Hall-effect bi-polar latch sensors used to provide the industry’s highest levels of accuracy for brushless DC motors.

From Honeywell Sensing and Internet of Things 14 Nov 2012

Smartphone-Embedded Sensors to Monitor Mood Changes in Bipolar Disorder Patients

New application from scientists at Bielefeld University and international partners monitors mood changes in patients

14 Nov 2012

Fraden Corporation Announced Grant of a U.S. Patent for "Wireless Communication Device with Integrated Electromagnetic Radiation Sensors"

Fraden Corporation and President Dr. Jacob Fraden, inventor of the popular ThermoScan Ear Thermometer and the holder of over 50 patents, with clients including Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Braun, and Gillette, announ...

13 Nov 2012

Temperature-Compensated Real-Time Clock Chip for Utility Meters by STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has achieved record low power consumption in a highly accurate temperature-compensated real-time clock chip for utility meters and other equipment including medical devices and industrial systems that require stable, precision timing.

From STMicroelectronics 13 Nov 2012

AGT International to Construct of Intelligent City in Liaoyuan City

AGT International has been selected as a long-term strategic partner to participate in the construction of an Intelligent City in Liaoyuan City, in the Jilin Province of China. This is another important measure taken by Liaoyuan city, following its selection by MOHURD (the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Housing & Urban Development Department) as “Pilot and Demonstration City for Intelligent City Construction”.

13 Nov 2012

Electrocorder Data Logger Kits by CAS DataLoggers

CAS DataLoggers offers the popular Electrocorder data logger kits for common and specialty applications such as submetering/power factoring, equipment monitoring, alternative energy research and more.

From CAS DataLoggers 12 Nov 2012

New The M24LR Discovery Kit with Unique Energy-Harvesting Capabilities by STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released an easy-access development platform for its innovative contactless memories with unique energy-harvesting capabilities.

From STMicroelectronics 12 Nov 2012

Advanced Single-Chip Digital Motion Controllers by STMicroelectronics

Precision movement and positioning systems used in industries such as automated manufacturing and pharmaceutical production can be quieter, smaller, lighter, simpler and more efficient using the advanced single-chip digital motion controllers announced today by STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s number one supplier of standard ICs for industrial applications.

From STMicroelectronics 12 Nov 2012

Imec and Tokyo Electron to Develop Emerging Memory Technology

Imec announced today that Tokyo Electron, a leading supplier of semiconductor production equipment and imec have further extended their collaboration.

From imec 12 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

Hillcrest Labs Expands Freespace Sensor Module Portfolio

Hillcrest Labs, a market leader in multiplatform motion software and products, today announced the newest addition to its family of Freespace® Sensor Modules: the FSM-9, a fully-integrated 9-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU).

9 Nov 2012

Radar and Thermal Imaging Multi-Sensor System for VIP Protection

Liteye Systems, Inc. (Centennial, Colorado, USA) and Plextek Limited (Great Chesterford, England) announced today that they have combined their market leading thermal imaging and ground surveillance radar products to target the VIP protection market.

9 Nov 2012

Crash Sensors Determine Deployment of Dual-Stage Front Airbags

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today named the all-new 2013 Fusion a Top Safety Pick.

From Ford Motor Company 9 Nov 2012

New IC Reduces Component Count in Touch Sensor Applications

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a highly integrated capacitance-to-digital converter IC that will speed the implementation and reduce the component count of electrostatic capacitance touch sensor applications.

From ON Semiconductor 9 Nov 2012