Archive for June, 2010
« Previous EntriesNephrolife install GPS in ambulances to save time, lives with faster access to care
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010NephroLife Care, a Bangalore based company and funded by ROI Capital Advisors, has now installed the GPS vehicle tracking system in all its ambulances. The GPS tracker allows the dedicated nephro-care centre to monitor vehicles within one metre radius through satellite imaging.
Better Weather Prediction Using GPS
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010A team of Swiss researchers is using data from a network of GPS receivers and the technique of tomography to obtain profiles of how moisture is distributed with height, which might lead to better weather forecasts.
Magellan ToughCase ruggedizes the iPhone while improving GPS accuracy
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The iPhone works pretty well as a handheld GPS receiver, but it has some serious flaws, namely toughness, battery life, and accuracy. Magellan is aiming to fix each of these with their $199 ToughCase, effectively turning the iPhone into a competitive GPS unit, not unlike Magellans Explorist GC or Garmins Oregon series. The Toughcase protect the [...]
Magellan rugged ToughCase for iPhone boosts GPS & battery
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010GPS specialists Magellan have launched a new combination ruggedized battery case and signal-enhancing GPS cradle for the iPhone and iPod touch, promising increased accuracy as well as the freedom to take your Apple device out into the rougher elements. The Magellan ToughCase is waterproof to up to a meter for 30 minutes, together with being resistant to dust, rain, mud, water and snow. Theres …
New Magellan ToughCase GPS Case for iPhone is rugged and waterproof
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Magellan GPS today launched the ToughCase, a rugged protective case with built-in GPS for iPhone and iPod touch. Available worldwide, featuring built-in GPS, ToughCase enhances the accuracy of location-based and GPS applications for iPhone 3G and iPod t…