News tagged with personal navigation
McAfee warns of hacker threat to autos
Cars made smarter with Internet technology are zooming into perilous hacker territory, according to a report by US computer security giant McAfee.
Sep 07, 2011 |
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New micro gyro technology for DARPA to be developed
The Georgia Institute of Technology, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation, has been selected to develop a new type of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) gyroscope technology for the Defense Advanced Research ...
May 24, 2011 |
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EGNOS navigation system begins serving Europe's aircraft
Today, the EGNOS Safety-of-Life signal was formally declared available to aviation. For the first time, space-based navigation signals have become officially usable for the critical task of vertically guiding ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 03, 2011 |
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Freescale Xtrinsic accelerometers optimize resolution and battery life in consumer devices
The global MEMS market is expected to expand by 11 percent in 2010, propelled by strong sales in mobile handsets, gaming controllers and digital cameras, according to iSuppli Corp. The majority of these devices use motion ...
Sep 14, 2010 |
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Microscopic gyroscopes, the key for motion sensing
(PhysOrg.com) -- Tiny devices made possible by combining the latest advances in mechanical and electronics technology could be at the heart of next-generation personal navigation and vehicle stabilisation ...
Dec 09, 2009 |
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Saving on fuel and safeguarding the environment with smart driving
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new system is using satellite navigation data to help car drivers develop smart, smooth and safe driving techniques that can help save an average of 15-25% in fuel, as well as contribute ...
Feb 16, 2009 |
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Garmin reveals program to chart cheapest route
Navigation isn't just about getting there. It also can be about getting there green.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 09, 2009 |
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