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GENEVA, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications(1), will be demonstrating the world's most accurate indoor positioning of a mobile phone at the World Mobile Congress, Barcelona. Comprising a smartphone combining the leading-edge SiRFusion(TM) location technology...

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, today announced full production of its new Jupiter®-F2 (J-F2) GPS module for OEM applications. The next-generation J-F2 maintains continuous hot-start performance (position fix in less than one second), guaranteeing the condition through the SiRFaware(TM) mode that draws as little as 50-500 microampere or...

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Global Positioning Systems market. Changing consumer attitudes towards portable navigation functionality, improving quality and reliability of personal navigation systems, and restoration of health of the telecommunication and transportation industry in the post recession period will trigger the world global positioning systems market to reach US$28.9 billion by the year 2015. San Jose, CA (Vocus) October 20, 2010 With the...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan GPS today launched the ToughCase, a refined yet rugged protective case, giving iPhone and iPod touch waterproof capabilities, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor professionals. Available worldwide, featuring built-in GPS, ToughCase enhances the accuracy of location-based and GPS applications for iPhone 3G and iPod touch, while protecting the device and providing unmatched accessibility to all iPhone and iPod touch features. "The...

New AirPrime(TM) solution provides easy-to-use and optimized GPS feature integration for wireless applications requiring location information DETROIT, June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR; TSX: SW) today announced the availability of a new GPS module and supporting software, optimized for wireless applications based on Sierra Wireless AirPrime(TM) Intelligent Embedded Modules. The new AirPrime(TM) XM0110 GPS Module with integrated SiRFstarIV(TM) GPS technology from...

LOS ANGELES and MADRID, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Patent Office (EPO), in conjunction with the European Commission, has named Sanjai Kohli a 2010 Inventor of the Year for his outstanding work on developing powerful chipsets that increase the speed and precision of GPS navigation systems used commercially in cars, planes, ships and mobile phones. The annual award is given to individuals and teams whose ideas and innovations have not only made a tremendous impact on shaping the...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan, a leading GPS brand, today announced the launch of the Magellan eXplorist GC, the first dedicated GPS device for geocaching that includes out-of-the-box paperless geocaching, pre-loaded with the most popular geocaches in the world, a brilliant color screen, rich graphics and an easy to use interface all packed into a rugged and waterproof device, that connects seamlessly to www.geocaching.com. The Magellan eXplorist GC will ship in...

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Positioning System - A Global Update of Market Trends & Opportunities http://www.reportlinker.com/p0164570/Global-Positioning-System---A-Global-Update-of-Market-Trends--Opportunities.html The global positioning systems market developed substantially in the last decade driven by increasing use in vehicle navigation, fleet management, asset tracking,...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosum Corporation today announced that Mark Scheible has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. Scheible joins Rosum with over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the semiconductor industry with firms such as Intel Corporation, NEC Electronics, S3 Inc., SiRF Technology, Silego Technology, Reflectivity, and Anchor Bay Technology. "Mark Scheible brings to Rosum years of experience and a strong track record of leading edge...

Available Now in Production Quantities, the SiRFatlasIV Platform Maximizes Profits for Makers of Innovative, High-Volume Navigation and Location Devices SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Targeting an emerging class of location-centric devices for budget-conscious consumers, SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIRF), a leading provider of GPS-powered location platforms, today introduced the SiRFatlasIV(R) multifunction location system processor, a versatile solution for...