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Sensors Require Signal Conditioning to Effectively and Accurately Measure Data

The data measured by sensors needs proper signal conditioning before it can be measured accurately by a data acquisition system.

By Andy Choi 7 May 2011

Researchers Find Ways to Prevent Mechanism of Bacterial Quorum Sensing

Investigation on methods related to quorum sensing between bacterial cells to direct and synchronize communal behavior and the manifestation of potent features has led them to come across a way to block the communication between bacterial cells.

By Andy Choi 7 May 2011

Razer Introduces Hydra Motion Sensing Controller for PC Gaming

Razer rolls out the new gaming controller, named Razer Hydra, which is a product of the year long efforts of Razer and Sixense. The new controller comes with excellent accuracy that would interest those who take gaming seriously.

By Andy Choi 7 May 2011

Wireless Sensor Created for Monitoring and Transmitting Environment Data

Gene Eidson lead researcher of The Intelligent River project, which aims at monitoring the water conditions along the Savannah River, recently came up with a wireless sensor and the software that could monitor and transmit the environmental data.

By Andy Choi 7 May 2011

Moortec Semiconductor Introduces On-Chip Temperature Sensor

Moortec Semiconductor, a company that offers semiconductor and analog IP design services, has declared the release of crystal oscillator IP and embedded temperature sensor.

By Andy Choi 7 May 2011

CTRL Systems Collaborates with Sensor Synergy to Launch Energy Savings Program

Sensor Synergy and CTRL Systems have collaborated to deliver a CTRL-Energy Savings Program (CTRL-ESP) to evaluate, detect, control and confirm energy-savings projects in industrial organizations.

From CTRL Systems, Inc. 7 May 2011

Medigus and TowerJazz Create World’s Smallest Disposable Endoscopic Camera

TowerJazz and Medigus have teamed up to create the world’s smallest disposable camera that would be useful in medical applications such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic and robotic surgical procedures.

From TowerJazz USA 5 May 2011

Toshiba Mobile Display Introduces Touchscreen LCD Panel with Capacitive Multi-Touch Input Functionality

Toshiba Mobile Display (TMD) has launched a touchscreen LCD panel, which is 7” wide and has a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The liquid crystal cell is integrated with a capacitive multi-touch input feature.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

Isuzu and Teletrac Jointly Create GPS and Vehicle Tracking Technology

Teletrac declared that Fleet Director, an advanced fleet management solution, has been chosen by Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. The function of the Fleet Director is to locate and monitor the position and activities of fleet vehicles.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

EnOcean Offers Self-Powering Energy Sensors that Communicate Through the Internet

A lot of energy is wasted through forgetfulness and carelessness by humans. For example, we forget to turn off the lights when leaving a room or to turn off the television after watching.

From EnOcean GmbH 5 May 2011

Apple White iPhone Features Modified Camera and Proximity Sensor

Apple has rolled out a new version of iPhone. A few images of the phone revealed a modified camera lens and a proximity sensor.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

Button-Less Keyboard Creates Music Using Eight Proximity Sensors

An innovative keyboard has been designed which is capable of creating music just by responding to gestures. Typically, pianos are instruments that are played by keying the buttons according to musical notes.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

Streetline Introduces Wireless Sensor Networks for Monitoring Parking Spaces

Streetline has designed a wireless sensor technology that can be installed at parking spaces to detect the presence of huge metal objects in the vicinity.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

Oregon Researchers Investigate Microfluidic Sensor to Detect Biological Weapons

A research team at the Oregon State University is working on a Microfluidic sensor technology that could use unique iron oxide nanoparticles to detect chemical and biological weapons.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

IHS iSuppli Reports Apple as the Second Largest Buyer of MEMS Sensors in 2010

According to IHS iSuppli, Apple has been ranked as the second largest purchaser of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for use in Apple iPhone 4 and iPod Touch.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011