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WeatherBug Lightning Detection Information for U.S. Army Research Program

The RDT&E Meteorology Program of the U.S. Army for providing advance information on lightning detection will use the real time, comprehensive and historical data of the WeatherBug Total Lightning Network (WTNL) for its test, evaluation, research and development initiatives.

2 Jun 2010

Homeland Security Orders Morpho Explosives Trace Detection Systems

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has placed an order for more Itemiser DX explosives trace detection (ETD) solutions from the security business division of the Safran group, Morpho Detection

1 Jun 2010

BHT Imaging Based Cancer Instant Detector from Advanced Bioresearch

The Center of Bioholography in Georgia and the Advanced Bioresearch & Technology Ltd (ABR) have developed the Cancer Instant Detector (CID) device that is based on the low-cost Bioholo-tomography (BHT) imaging technology.

1 Jun 2010

LumaSense Non-Contact Pyrometers for Industrial Environment

IMPAC Portable Pyrometer Series 8 pro, recently launched by the leading non contact gas and temperature sensing systems and infrared thermography vendor, has been designed specifically for dependable, efficient and mobile usage in rough industrial environment

From Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 1 Jun 2010

LG Fathom Mobile Phone with Luminous and Proximity Sensors

The LG Fathom on-the-go office mobile phone with 1 GHz processor, 3.2 inch touch- screen with vibration for tactile feedback and enhanced touch experience, proximity and luminous sensors will be available through Verizon Wireless Communications stores, online at www.verizonwireless.com, and business sales channels in the U.S. from May 27, 2010.

1 Jun 2010

Wind Turbine Obstacle Collision Avoidance System Senses and Warns Approaching Aircrafts

The Chatham, Ontario-based Talbot Wind Energy Project of Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES Canada) Construction LP will be provided with OCAS’s Obstacle Collision Avoidance System (OCAS) for wind turbines.

31 May 2010

New Microwave Filter Design for Improved communications

Public University of Navarre’s (UPNA) telecommunications engineering graduate Israel Arnedo Gil has suggested a new technique for microwave filters design. Gil had designed synthetic tools for the filter design.

31 May 2010

Fairchild’s USB Transceiver and USB Accessory Detection for Mobile Designs

Mobile applications use the USB as universal interface. Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced the USB accessory detection switch (micro USB switch FSA9280A) and the USB transceiver (FUSB2500) for bringing in functional improvements in mobile designs without the need for increase in power and space in mobile designs or resorting to complex designs.

31 May 2010

DuoSense Chipset with Enhanced Processing Power and Memory from N-trig

The state-of-the-art DuoSense Chipset from N-trig provides increased processing power, higher memory, reduced power consumption and supports more than four finger inputs along with simultaneous pen interaction.

31 May 2010

Backup Fuel Cell Energy for Second Wind Solar-Powered Wind Profilers

Second Wind, a wind measurement technology firm, has recently announced a backup source of energy for powering its Triton brand of Sonic Wind Profilers under situations when sunlight during cloudy weather is not adequate to drive the in-built solar panels.

31 May 2010

AuthenTec’s Smart Sensor Improves Biometric Performance of Fujitsu Notebook

AuthenTec’s TruePrint smart sensor, along with lighted LEDs, has been incorporated in Fujitsu’s new high-definition, entertainment notebook FMV-BIBLO NW/G90T.

31 May 2010

Cypress CapSense Solution Integrates Multiple Functions in LG's HDTVs

The PSoC-enabled CapSense solution of Cypress Semiconductor has been selected by LG Electronics for implementing a range of control functions in its ‘LE’ high definition, LED backlit digital televisions line.

31 May 2010

3M 20-Finger Multi-Touch Display for Security Monitoring Systems

3M Touch Systems’ recently announced the M2256PW multi-touch display that is based on the innovative 3M Projected Capacitive Technology (3M PCT) provides total multi-touch functionalities with response time less than six milliseconds for twenty simultaneous touches to application developers

31 May 2010

Environmentally Harvested Energy Powers Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Networks

Location tracking, condition-monitoring, environmental monitoring, industrial controls, and building automation systems use wireless sensor networks (WSNs) that are powered by energy harvested from the environment and do not use batteries.

31 May 2010

Agilent Thermocouple Power Sensor and Thermistor Power Meter

Agilent Technologies has recently introduced the N8488A AC-coupled power sensor and the N432A thermistor power meter, along with upgrades for its U2000 range of USB power sensors.

31 May 2010