Engineering TV : Mobile

M/A-COM Dead Reckoning GPS Module

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT

M/A-COM's Scott Nist tells us about their breakthrough integrated global positioning system (GPS) module, which is an integral part of the award-winning Ford SYNC in-car communications and entertainment system. The GPS module integrates a highly accurate SiRF GPS receiver running the SiRFDRive2 GPS dead reckoning software, a specialized GPS antenna, a microprocessor controller and memory, as well as a CAN bus transceiver and connector and associated software to create a “location server” on the vehicle network that literally location-enables the entire vehicle. Due to the GPS Module’s breakthrough antenna efficiency and receiver sensitivity it can be installed almost anywhere on the vehicle, including hidden mounting locations resulting in major design and system efficiencies. For more information, go to: M/A-COM Technology Solutions.

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DashTop Vehicle Infotainment System

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Telemetria’s DashTop is an in-dash platform that is fully customizable by the end user to enable a host of fleet productivity, safety, connectivity and management functionalities. The platform comes fully loaded with features such as: hands-free system operation, monitoring, recording and diagnostics of engine information, and built-in Smart Navigation. DashTop is built around the new Intel Atom processor, providing fast performance, power efficient design, rich graphics and multi-media experience, as well as integrated wireless for broadband connectivity and web browsing. For more information, go to: Telemetria.

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Zoombak Personal GPS Locator

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT
Engineering TV found Simon Buckingham, CEO of Zoombak, at CES 2009 to talk about their line of personal GPS locators. A-GPS technology helps you precisely and reliably determine the location of the Zoombak Locator unit. Continuous tracking, location tracking, device alerts -- all are available on-demand via Zoombak.com, text message alerts, or accessing customer care for live location support. Zoombak is great for monitoring those with special needs, teen drivers, your family pets, and staying connected to the things that matter most to you. For more information, go to: Zoombak.

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Neutrano WristFone

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT
The Neutrano WristFone does it all: in addition to making calls on GSM networks (a CDMA version is in development), features include an LCD touch screen (with stylus), speaker phone, Bluetooth compatibility, an FM radio, a 2-megapixel camera which is also able to record video, web browser, media player and a MicroSD memory card slot. Gary Rotman, President of Neutrano, discusses their latest invention (and squeezing all that technology into a tiny space) with Electronic Design's Mark David at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Also watch this episode: Neutrano iTalk Clock. For more information, go to: Neutrano.

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Origami Optics

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:17:00 GMT
Most camera lenses refract light, leading to the familiar cylindrical tube geometry. In some cases, where extended focal length or reduced track length are required, concentric mirrors can be used to effectively reduce barrel length. Recent advances in diamond machining and image processing make it possible to take this approach to a new extreme. With up to 8 reflections, large ray angles, and a lens shaped more like a lens cap than a tube, so-called Origami Optics allowed researchers at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering to squeeze long focal lengths into a thin package and still collect enough light for fast, sharp exposures. Applications may range from compact imagers for micro-UAV surveillance craft to a miniature telephoto lens for future cell phones. "Our imager is about seven times more powerful than a conventional lens of the same depth," says Eric Tremblay, a UCSD electrical and computer engineering graduate student and the first author of a recent Applied Optics paper describing the new technology. Tremblay works with professor Joseph Ford in the Photonic Systems Integration Lab at the Jacobs School. The research is funded by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of the "MONTAGE" imager program.

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Hawking's Home Automation System

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:27:00 GMT
The HomeRemote Wireless Home Automation System from Hawking Technologies is an innovative and affordable interface to your home from anywhere in the world. Using your cell phone, an internet web browser or a local remote control, the HomeRemote System lets you control and monitor your household appliances, lighting, temperature and much more.

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The Black Diamond SwitchBack-PC

Terry Knight — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:28:00 GMT
The rugged Ultra Mobile Personal Computer designed by Black Diamond Advanced Technology features Modular Technology through a back interface allowing additional ports, power, or even actual devices, such as a digital camera or an RFID reader. Encased in a magnesium housing and reinforced with rubber isolators and shock-mounted electronics, the SwitchBack is designed to meet or exceed MIL-STD specifications.

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