GLONASS

Kyocera and Nagasaki University Develop “Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy” to Collect Ocean Data

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Nagasaki University (President: Shigeru Kohno) and Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto) announced their joint development of an Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy, which combines Nagasaki University's tidal current power generation technology with Kyocera's IoT technology to collect reliable ocean data.

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  • Nagasaki University (President: Shigeru Kohno) and Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto) announced their joint development of an Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy, which combines Nagasaki University's tidal current power generation technology with Kyocera's IoT technology to collect reliable ocean data.
  • Prototype buoys can collect a wide range of data on the marine environment using self-generated energy.
  • Therefore, Nagasaki University and Kyocera developed the "Energy Harvesting Smart Buoy," which generates its own electric power for continuous ocean data collection using a tidal-current power generation system in the buoy.
  • The new Smart Buoy combines tidal-current power generation technology from Nagasaki University and IoT-related technology from Kyocera.

Topnet Live GNSS Network Expands to Meet Increased Digitalization Demands

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Topcon Positioning Group announces an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support todays work environments.

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  • Topcon Positioning Group announces an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support todays work environments.
  • This growth is a result of the increasing demand for digitalization in various industries including construction, surveying, machine control, and agriculture.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210812005656/en/
    Topcon Positioning Group announces an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support todays work environments.
  • Topnet Live uses all four GNSS constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou.

Telit Announces New Product Line with SE150A4 Smart Module for Android™ OS IoT Devices

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Featuring Android OS and the Qualcomm QCM2150 solution , the new SE150A4 module marks another new product line introduction to better serve IoT device makers and customers.

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  • Featuring Android OS and the Qualcomm QCM2150 solution , the new SE150A4 module marks another new product line introduction to better serve IoT device makers and customers.
  • Android OS gives device OEMs, systems designers and other users access to a vast developer community and broad, deep selection of tools and ready-to-use software components.
  • This new module will help supportapplications and use cases beyond traditional embedded modules with support from our breakthrough connectivity and power-efficiency capabilities."
  • Telit, Telit OneEdge and all associated logos are trademarks of Telit Communications PLC in the United States and other countries.

Rx Networks™ TruePoint.io™ Global PPP Corrections Goes Quad-Constellation

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

With quad-constellation expanded multi-constellation support, Rx Networks TruePoint.io Global PPP correction service unlocks the accuracy, providing global PPP corrections for every major GNSS constellation those chips can track.

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  • With quad-constellation expanded multi-constellation support, Rx Networks TruePoint.io Global PPP correction service unlocks the accuracy, providing global PPP corrections for every major GNSS constellation those chips can track.
  • TruePoint.io serves Global PPP corrections for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou GNSS constellations.
  • Consumer devices now have the potential to achieve 50 cm position accuracy when using Rx Networks services for any of the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou constellations.
  • Being able to deliver Global PPP corrections for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou also sets the stage for the addition of more constellations like QZSS.

Rx Networks™ TruePoint.io™ Global PPP Corrections Goes Quad-Constellation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

With quad-constellation expanded multi-constellation support, Rx Networks TruePoint.io Global PPP correction service unlocks the accuracy, providing global PPP corrections for every major GNSS constellation those chips can track.

Key Points: 
  • With quad-constellation expanded multi-constellation support, Rx Networks TruePoint.io Global PPP correction service unlocks the accuracy, providing global PPP corrections for every major GNSS constellation those chips can track.
  • TruePoint.io serves Global PPP corrections for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou GNSS constellations.
  • Consumer devices now have the potential to achieve 50 cm position accuracy when using Rx Networks services for any of the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou constellations.
  • Being able to deliver Global PPP corrections for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou also sets the stage for the addition of more constellations like QZSS.

EQS-News: u-blox AG: u-blox announces first timing solutions based on L1 and L5 GNSS signals

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Thalwil, Switzerland - March 25, 2021 - u-blox (SIX:UBXN,OTC:UBLXF), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced its first multi-band high accuracy timing solutions to concurrently support the L1 and L5 GNSS (global navigation satellite system) signals.

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  • Thalwil, Switzerland - March 25, 2021 - u-blox (SIX:UBXN,OTC:UBLXF), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced its first multi-band high accuracy timing solutions to concurrently support the L1 and L5 GNSS (global navigation satellite system) signals.
  • The ZED-F9T-10B and LEA-F9T-10B timing modules, and the RCB-F9T-1 timing card deliver nanosecond-level timing accuracies required to synchronize cellular network base stations and smart power grids.
  • With satellite constellations transmitting signals on the L5 band nearing completion, the L1/L5 signal combination is becoming a viable option to complement the existing product portfolio based on L1 and L2 signals.
  • Because L5 signals fall within the protected ARNS (aeronautical radionavigation service) frequency band, they are also less subject to RF interference.

Southwest Antennas Releases New Rugged GPS Active L1/L2 Patch Antenna for Military and Commercial GNSS Applications

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Southwest Antennas, an industry leader in rugged RF and Microwave antennas and accessory products is proud to introduce an all-new, high-performance GPS & GLONASS Active L1/L2 patch antenna for high-accuracy location service, timing, and navigation applications.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Southwest Antennas, an industry leader in rugged RF and Microwave antennas and accessory products is proud to introduce an all-new, high-performance GPS & GLONASS Active L1/L2 patch antenna for high-accuracy location service, timing, and navigation applications.
  • Southwest Antennas part # 1065-042 covers both the L1 and L2 bands, supporting military, commercial, and industrial applications.
  • For military users, this antenna supports the GPS P/Y code with +/- 20 MHz bandwidth allowing for increased accuracy, jam resistance, and encryption for authorized military applications.
  • "Our goal is to empower radio operators who require high-accuracy GNSS solutions with more choices for deployment and mounting" said Benjamin Culver, president and co-owner of Southwest Antennas.

Franklin Wireless Announces Pintrac Drive, a 4G LTE Connected Driving Experience Compatible with Over 200 Million Vehicles

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

With easy plug and play the ODB device is compatible with virtually any car manufactured after 1998 and connects easily to US and International 4G LTE networks without the need of an installation technician.

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  • With easy plug and play the ODB device is compatible with virtually any car manufactured after 1998 and connects easily to US and International 4G LTE networks without the need of an installation technician.
  • Pintrac Drive is a turn-key solution for carriers.
  • The device with its customizable cloud-based data services, and mobile applications are all part of the package, stated, David Lee, Franklins COO.
  • Live Vehicle Trackingusing GPS and GLONASS satellite tracking technology to pinpoint the vehicles location.

Global Automotive Interiors Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecast - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 11, 2021

The infotainment system is the largest segment in the automotive interiors market.

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  • The infotainment system is the largest segment in the automotive interiors market.
  • Automakers are constantly upgrading their infotainment systems to provide the best features and technologies to their customers.
  • The automotive interiors market is led by the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Europe and North America.
  • ADAYO specializes in the design and development of vehicle infotainment systems, Baidu, GPS, and GLONASS (single-or dual-mode) navigation systems, and driver assistance systems.

Garmin Becomes First Major Consumer Marine Manufacturer to Offer Multi-Band GPS With Both L1 and L5 Frequencies

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

The GPS 24xd utilizes both L1 and L5 frequencies, along with multi-constellation support (GPS, Galileo2, GLONASS, BeiDou2), to provide multi-band GPS capability enabling location accuracy within 1 meter.

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  • The GPS 24xd utilizes both L1 and L5 frequencies, along with multi-constellation support (GPS, Galileo2, GLONASS, BeiDou2), to provide multi-band GPS capability enabling location accuracy within 1 meter.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201015005340/en/
    The new Garmin GPS 24xd marine positioning receiver and antenna offers mariners the most advanced positioning and heading data available through revolutionary multi-band technology and expanded multi-constellation support.
  • Using innovative multi-band GPS, we are confident that the new GPS 24xd will provide Garmin customers with the highest level of reliability and precision for their cruising, fishing and sailing adventures.
  • For the sixth consecutive year, Garmin was recently named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).