Results for GPS/Personal Navigation

1 .   Global Sustainable Road-Mobility Management - - June 2010

Traffic congestion is a huge drain on the economy and on the environment, with its costs running into hundreds of billions of dollars (3% of GDP in many countries and even higher in parts of Asia).

2 .   Eco-friendly Navigation - - May 2010

Can a satellite navigation device be considered groundbreaking? An electrical interface that connects directly to the diagnostics bus within a vehicle, thereby enabling it to collect realtime engine and performance data, isn’t necessarily groundbreaking. But what if the device could also define eco-friendly driving habits?

3 .   Putting Connectivity in the Driver Seat - - April 2010

In-vehicle connectivity is in high demand among consumers these days, which shouldn’t come as any surprise. With all of the innovative technology that keeps showing up in vehicles, who wouldn’t want the ability to stay connected and entertained with just the simple push of a button or two?

4 .   Innovative Personal Navigation - - April 2010

The PND (personal navigation device) market isn’t what it used to be. Once dominated by stand alone navigation devices specifically designed to get people from point A to point B, the market has seen a surge of devices that offer not only navigation but a number of other features as well,

5 .   Canine Compatible Connected Devices - - April 2010

Dogs are curious creatures and they love to explore their surroundings. So it’s not uncommon for your pet to want to break free from the backyard every once in a while. Sure, you don’t want your dog to feel trapped; but at the same time you want to know they are

6 .   Carpooling in the Tractor Lane - - March 2010

When you normally think of carpooling, you envision people in business suits, juggling a cup of coffee, the morning paper, and their briefcase as they pile into a co-worker’s car to head to the office for the day. But that perception of carpooling might be changing.

7 .   Calling a Cab in Other Languages - - March 2010

Ordering a cab/taxi in Finland is easy. The services speak English. The hard part is telling them where you are. It’s virtually impossible for some to pronounce street names, e.g. Kauppaneuvoksentie. You could try and spell it out for them, but what do you do when the service only speaks the

8 .   Smaller, More Efficient Navigation - - February 2010

Navigation devices continue to evolve, both in size and in functionality. One company is looking to address both fronts with a new line of products. Kapsys, www.kapsys.com, Sophia Antipolis, France, has launched Kapten, a comprehensive navigation application for use with the iPhone. It is also releasing Kapten NG, which according to the

9 .   Sprint Goes Gobi - - January 2010

Sprint, www.sprint.com, Overland Park, Kan., has announced certification of the Top Global, www.topglobalusa.com, Lake Forest Calif., MB7900 embedded router using Gobi technology.

10 .   Augmented Reality via Smartphones - - October 2009

Augmented Reality (AR) isn’t new, but recent advances in related technologies have furthered the concept. For example, adding computer vision and object recognition technology allows information about the surrounding, real world of the user to become an integral part of practical solutions such as AR navigation on smartphones. This aspect of

11 .   Subprime Auto Assistance - - August 2009

Tough economic circumstances can often lead to new technology opportunities, unfortunate as that may sound. This has certainly been the case with regards to the subprime market, as these auto lenders are tasked with tracking and collecting collateral more efficiently.

12 .   Getting the Inside Track for Cargo - - August 2009

In today’s world, it doesn’t surprise us to learn something we purchased was manufactured in a far off country. Goods are routinely shipped long distances, making cargo companies an important part of the global supply chain. Increasingly, M2M (machine-to-machine) technology is helping logistics companies to not only track where their cargo

13 .   PassTime and Cinterion Partner on Device - - July 2009

While the energy and healthcare markets often seem to dominate headlines thanks to buzzwords like “smart grid” and “digital medical record,” the automotive market is also a prime candidate for technology innovation.

14 .   Tracking Government Fleets - - July 2009

Effective fleet management is all about accurate coverage. For the United States government, out of range is not an option when it comes to this coverage. This means any type of fleet management technology must be prepared to handle very stringent requirements.

15 .   Location-Based Business - - July 2009

Many industries employ mobile workers who spend a lot of time out in the field. Construction, real estate, and transportation are just some of the many examples of industries that depend on employees who travel outside an office. For efficiency’s sake, as well as for safety reasons, employers may want to

16 .   Global Tracking Available - - June 2009

RFID (radio frequency identification) is useful for many vertical markets, such as retail, healthcare, or transportation. The military is another such market, with the technology becoming pervasive within many of its operations. For example, assets for defense and military operations are often valuable and sensitive, and keeping track of these items

17 .   Focusing on the Fleets - - June 2009

Drivers and fleet managers alike are reaping the benefits from M2M (machine-to-machine) technology, such as telematics solutions and PNDs (personal navigation devices), in the form of safer and more efficient driving habits. One recent announcement falls directly inline with this trend, helping these parties further optimize the driving experience.

18 .   Connected Consumers - - June 2009

Consumer devices represent an up-and-coming field for M2M (machine-to-machine). Connected personal GPS (global positioning system) locators, fitness monitors, and networked digital photo frames are just a few potential consumer devices that can incorporate M2M technology.

19 .   Machine-to-Masses - - May 2009

Much of the buzz at this year’s spring CTIA show was about the new wireless products and services that will fill the vast mobile data capacity that LTE (long-term evolution) and WiMAX networks will soon provide. It reminded me of the CTIA shows from 2000-2002 when mobile packet data networks were

20 .   In Cars - - May 2009

In the days before radio was standard in every automobile, hobbyists and radio buffs modified their own equipment for use in cars. One of the first commercial car radios came to market in 1930, introduced by brothers Paul and Joseph Galvin. Their invention, called the Motorola 5T71, gave birth to the

21 .   Buying M2M - - May 2009

Consumers can’t seem to get enough of technology. Today, there are gadgets on the market to help track your child, your dog, your laptop, your car, or even your luggage. Apps for smart phones can call the nearest cab, unlock the front door remotely, or monitor the energy consumption of a

22 .   Coming to a Store near You - - April 2009

M2M (machine-to-machine) has traditionally been the domain of the shop floor, the delivery truck, or the cargo container. But now M2M is branching out into a wide range of products targeted directly at consumers. These products include GPS (global positioning system)-enabled locators, heath monitoring equipment, energy-saving devices, and more.

23 .   Where Are You? - - February 2009

There is a reason parents, schoolteachers, and scoutmasters urge kids to use the buddy system: It’s good to have someone looking out for you. That’s the idea behind buddi, a GPS (global positioning system) personal locator designed to be small and light for easy tracking of people and assets.

24 .   Demand for LBS to Grow - - February 2009

We are living in a location-based world. As tracking and locator technologies become more prevalent, and more easily integrated into devices of all kinds, people may soon expect to be able to communicate their precise locations at any time.

25 .   New Modules for Motorola - - February 2009

With four new modules set to hit the market, Dennis Kelly, director of sales, North America region, and Effi Goren, director, strategic marketing, Motorola M2M Wireless Modules, www.motorola.com/m2m, Schaumburg, Ill., spoke with M2M magazine regarding the impact these products will have on the global M2M market going forward.

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