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TomTom Redesigns PNDs, Introduces NavKit Engine

May 6, 2013 - By

TomTom has redesigned its personal navigation devices with new TomTom GO. The TomTom GO has new interactive map, lifetime TomTom Traffic and 3D maps that give drivers the ability to know precisely what is going on around them, as well as what lies up ahead, TomTom said. TomTom has also launched its new navigation engine, NavKit. “Where navigation used to... read more

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ISGNSS 2013 Issues Call for Papers

May 6, 2013 - By

The International Symposium on GNSS 2013 (ISGNSS 2013) will be held in Istanbul from October 22 to 25 at Congress Center in Yildiz Technical University of Istanbul. It is being organized by Bulent Ecevit University of Zonguldak, Yildiz Technical University of Istanbul and Turkish Chamber of Survey and Cadastre Engineers. The symposium has been organized since 1999 by the International... read more

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PayGo’s Auto Insurance Solution to Be Based on Telit GSM/GPRS Tech

May 6, 2013 - By

Telit Wireless Solutions and PayGo Systems, an Israel-based telematics service provider (TSP) have announced that PayGo’s new TTM Type B family of PAYD solutions will include Telit’s ultra-compact GSM/GPRS cellular module, the GE865-QUAD. The solutions include self-contained consumer installable data collection devices for high-growth application area — UBI/PAYD — in the automotive insurance industry. PayGo and Telit plan to expand... read more

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Smartphone App Locates Injured Farmers in the Field

May 6, 2013 - By

Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of death among farmers and claim about 250 lives each year, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). These accidents are deadly because they often occur far away from farmers’ homes or roads and they may be unable to reach a phone to call for help. Now, University of Missouri... read more

Sprint Selects u-blox for Long-Term CDMA Network Support

May 6, 2013 - By

Sprint and u-blox have expanded their collaboration in support of Sprint’s commitment to the 2G (1xRTT) CDMA network. As a carrier committed to network choice, Sprint believes M2M customers should be able to choose or combine 2G, 3G and 4G LTE capabilities, depending on their particular requirements, u-blox said. Sprint expects to maintain its 2G network capability for the long... read more

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SuperVeyor 2013 Allows Flexible Field Data Collection

May 6, 2013 - By

SuperVeyor 2013, developed by Supergeo, is a field data collection software that can be customized flexibly for hardware providers to offer high-compatible software. SuperVeyor 2013, field data collection software applied on Windows Mobile platform, provides user-friendly interface and supports collecting feature and attribute data. Besides, SuperVeyor 2013 can work with GPS to locate current position, record GPS track, and so... read more

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Earth Observation Data Sales to Defense Nearly $1B in 2012

May 6, 2013 - By

According to Euroconsult’s new research report “Earth Observation: Defense and Security,” demand for data to support imagery intelligence (IMINT) continues to grow globally to support defense activities and military operations. However, as a result of the relatively high cost to maintain and launch EO defense satellites and the investment required to fund R&D, only 11 countries have developed EO defense... read more

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NovAtel SPAN-CPT Receiver Supports OEM6 GNSS Platform

May 6, 2013 - By

NovAtel’s single-box SPAN-CPT GNSS/INS receiver now supports the company’s next-generation OEM6 GNSS technology platform. The OEM6 GNSS engine significantly improves positioning performance through its support of GPS and GLONASS, all-in-view satellite tracking and intelligent measurement selection, the company said. “We kept the design of the enhanced SPAN-CPT identical to our legacy product to ensure a seamless upgrade process for our... read more

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