GPS World, August 2009

PRODUCT SHOWCASE www gpsworld com August 2009 GPS World 43 More products with links to manufacturers www gpsworld com products CONSUMER OEM t Master Development System The Linx MDEV GPS Master Development System contains everything needed to rapidly evaluate SG or SR Series GPS modules and implement them The system features a pre assembled development board with an on board OLED display for stand alone testing The system can also be attached to a PC via USB and operated using the supplied software The software shows satellite positions SNR satellites in use NMEA data coordinates and the modules position on Google Maps For development a prototyping area with breakout headers and regulated power supply allows for rapid testing and interface Linx Technologies www linxtechnologies com CONSUMER OEM Miniature ROM Based Module u The AMY 5M ROM based module developed for easy implementation features the u blox 5 positioning engine AMY 5M is fully autonomous and requires no host integration facilitating a short time to market It offers four serial interfaces The receiver features an integrated GPS crystal providing fast acquisition and excellent tracking at a competitive price It can be assembled on a two layer PCB which saves production costs At 65 8 12 millimeters AMY 5M can be integrated into tiny portable devices Advanced jamming suppression mechanisms and innovative RF architecture ensure performance in hostile signal environments u blox www u blox com LBS q 911 Bracelet Locator The S 911 Bracelet Locator is a wrist wearable security device with Assisted GPS technology for indoor location as well as a quad band GSM Phone for voice and data communication It has been designed based on application requirements from law enforcement agencies and health authorities and is waterproof with a strong enclosure tamper detection motion sensor power saving feature and data encryption It uses a SiRFStarIII chipset and features GSM GPRS quad band 850 900 1800 1900 MHz LCD display and AGPS for indoor location It is useful for child protection law enforcement house arrest the parole system lone worker protection and elderly care Laipac Tech www laipac com LBS Remote Asset Tracker u For intelligent management of fixed and movable assets SmartOne is desgined to improve operating efficiency and security The assetready design allows it to be easily installed and field managed without harnesses antennas or external power It is powered by four AA 15V lithium batteries providing 3 years of battery life The SmartOne makes use of motion sensors comparative GPS positioning and custom configured sensors to gather and transmit asset status information Each SmartOne is custom configured to track its assets specific needs and provide intermediate and emergency alerts by e mail or text cellular Axxon www axxon com LOCATION BASED SERVICES Active GPS Antennas u The W4000 series of GPS active antennas offer high performance and versatility in installation The antenna can be positioned on the dashboard or window without concerns about orientation Pulse GPS antennas combine a Pulse ceramic chip antenna with a local area network resulting in an antenna profile 50 percent thinner than standard GPS antennas while still maintaining performance These antennas receive amplify and filter GPS signals for applications such as in car infotainment intelligent vehicle safety fleet management and pay as you drive insurance applications The antennas are 545 millimeters high and 50 30 millimeters at the widest point of the oval They operate at 157542 megahertz and 3 to 5 volts with a maximum gain of 15 dB isotropic and 28 dB with a low noise amplifier having 1 dB noise figure Pulse www pulseeng com