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02 Jul 2008	Wrist-mount GPS device doubles as heart rate monitor Globalsat Technology Corp. is offering the GH-625, a wrist-mount GPS device that doubles as a heart rate monitor. The water-resistant IPX7-rated model is embedded with a SiRFstarIII chipset. It tracks routes and downloads them to various mapping applications such as Google Earth.
02 Jul 2008	GPS car tracker has up to 999km range Comda Advanced Technology Corp. has released the Magic Seeker PP100, a position finder equipped with a GPS module. It functions as a vehicle tracker and has a tracking range of 25m to 999km.
02 Jul 2008	Bluetooth-enabled GPS logger uses MTK GPS chipset NCSNavi Technology Inc offers model E120+, a Bluetooth-enabled GPS logger built with 4MB data capacity and an MTK GPS chipset with low-power consumption.
23 Jun 2008	Multifunction car GPS with 7in touchscreen panel The JTNV-DR700 (DMB) from Jaty Electronics Co. Ltd is an in-car GPS with a 7in touchscreen panel. It integrates DVB-T and ATSC TV tuners, and supports 1seg programs. It plays MP3 and various video and photo formats. It is also an FM radio and a breathalyzer.
23 Jun 2008	Car mount fits smartphones, GPS devices Model HI-008-iPhone from Haicom Electronics Corp. is a car mount for smartphones, GPS devices, PDAs, mobile phones and other portable electronics devices. Its installation angle can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. A cigarette lighter is built in for charging docked smartphones.
06 Jun 2008	Ultra-small GPS engine board measures 13x15mm The GE-315 from Navisys Technology Corp. is an ultra-small GPS engine board that measures 13x15mm.
06 Jun 2008	Bluetooth-enabled portable GPS receiver uses an MTK GPS chip NCSNavi Technology Inc. offers model R150+ BT, a Bluetooth-enabled portable GPS receiver built with an MTK GPS chip. The 51ch GPS receiver has a USB 2.0 serial port, a 2MB flash memory that logs nearly 10,0000 data (optional), a built-in patch antenna and a four-color LED status indicator.
04 Jun 2008	IMI broadens its global footprint, focuses on high-growth, high-tech industries Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI) is pursuing four strategic initiatives in its campaign to strengthen its presence in the global EMS market. Frederick Blancas, IMI’s strategic planning and marketing manager, explained that the company is channeling its resources to “target market leaders in high growth industries with high technological complexity, customization needs and quality requirements; enhance design and engineering, and supply chain management capabilities to better serve target markets; expand business with Japanese and European OEMs; establish manufacturing presence in Japan and Eastern Europe and continue geographic diversification into low-cost areas.”
28 May 2008	65-channel GPS tracker/data logger is Bluetooth-equipped Model SJ-5286S3(DL) from Sheng Jay Automation Technologies Co. Ltd is a 65-channel GPS tracker and data logger. The 3-in-1 device is equipped with a Bluetooth module that allows easy transfer of data logs to map applications such as Google Earth/Map. Photo-locations can be synchronized with the map, allowing the device to display travel routes with the corresponding time, speed and altitude reading. Delivery takes 14 days.
26 May 2008	65-channel GPS receiver-USB dongle acquires 2.5m position fix in 1s hot start The EUD-731F from eBONTek Group Corp. is a compact all-in-one GPS receiver-USB dongle compatible with laptops, PDAs and vehicle navigation devices used in person and asset tracking.
22 May 2008	Mature technology drives AVL market growth Newcomers expand Taiwan AVL supplier base. Units support GPS, GSM and GPRS technologies.
19 May 2008	Spreadtrum, WingTech form strategic partnership Spreadtrum Communications Inc., one of China's leading wireless baseband chipset providers, and WingTech Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging their respective leading edge chip and handset design technologies.
14 May 2008	In-car GPS integrates Mstar GPS chip, Samsung 2440 400MHz Futune Co. Ltd offers model FGW-432, an in-car GPS device that integrates a 4.3in touchscreen TFT LCD, an Mstar GPS chip, a Samsung 2440 400MHz processor, a 64MB flash ROM and an SD card slot that supports up to 2GB. The model’s time-to-first-fix (TTFF) is 2s at hot start, 43s at warm start or 55s at cold start. Its position fix is up to 10m in speeds of 0.1m/s and its update rate is 1Hz.
14 May 2008	20-channel portable GPS has SiRFstarIII GSC3f/LP GPS chipset The AGP3060 from Amod Technology Co. Ltd is a low-power, high-performance portable GPS with a SiRFstarIII GSC3f/LP GPS chipset. The 20-channel model operates on L1 (1575.42MHz) frequency code and boots up in 1s at hot start, 32s at warm start, or 34s at cold start. Its reacquisition time is 0.1s on average.
13 May 2008	Mini GPS tracker measures 46x43.5x23mm, weighs 40g The MT-101 from San Jose Navigation Inc. is a mini GPS tracker. Measuring only 46x43.5x23mm and weighing 40g with the battery fitted in, the GPS tracker is best for sports and child tracking, as well as vehicle management applications. Powered by a SiRFstarIII chipset, it supports HTTP, TCP and UDP transmission as well as GeoFence. It is designed with an SOS button for emergency cases and has a programmable auto report function.
06 May 2008	GNSS end-user devices, systems worth $240 Billion by 2013 While GPS handsets and in-vehicle navigation systems will remain the most lucrative markets, industrial applications such as network timing, land surveying, and machine control are quickly gaining momentum, according to ABI Research’s research “Global Navigation Satellite Positioning Solutions.”
30 Apr 2008	3D GPS navigation device integrates 3.5in color screen Jiangmen Tlink Electronics Co. Ltd is offering a 3D GPS navigation device with a 3.5in color display panel. The unit is built-in with a 533MHz processor and a 3GB flash memory capacity. It has 3D interface and supports 3D maps, as well as MJPEG + PCM code. It has USB 2.0 interface.
30 Apr 2008	Bluetooth-GPS receiver suitable for use with SPP devices The BT-74S Bluetooth-GPS receiver from Stars Navigation Tech Ltd integrates a SiRFstarIII chipset, allowing easy acquisition of 20 parallel satellites and easy position-fix from urban or canyon areas. It boots up in1s at hot start, 38s at warm start or 42s at cold start. It has a built-in ceramic patch antenna and -159dBm tracking sensitivity. Its reacquisition time is 0.1s. Baud rate is 38,400bps in NMEA-0183.
30 Apr 2008	GPS navigation device has 5in touchscreen TFT-LCD, built-in DVB-T tuner Globalsat Technology Corp. has released model GTV580, a GPS navigation device built in with a 5in touchscreen TFT-LCD and DVB-T tuner. The Bluetooth-equipped model supports handsfree calling and has a digital TV-out port.
29 Apr 2008	30dB-gain antenna designed for GPS, Wi-Fi, GSM devices Jiashan Jinchang Electron Co. Ltd has released model JCE056 a dielectric antenna for GPS, Wi-Fi and GSM devices. The CE-approved unit has 30dB gain, 1575.42MHz (+/-3 MHz) center frequency, 1.5:1 VSWR, about 5MHz bandwidth, 50ohm impedance and 1.5dB noise.

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