The Rockville, Maryland-based Hillcrest Labs has announced the availability of its patented Freespace motion control technology for integration into tablets and smartphones to fulfill the growing demand of motion sensors in the market.
Component suppliers and manufacturers can now use the feature-rich Freespace MotionEngine for Mobile software solution to enable advanced motion processing functions by managing the performance of motion sensors including gyroscopes, magnetometers and accelerometers to develop advanced motion-based applications and provide unparalleled user experiences.
The Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing at Hillcrest Labs, Chad Lucien stated that the Freespace MotionEngine solution for Windows 8 and Android-based tablets and smartphones not only delivers superior performance but also provides the manufacturer with the flexibility to offer sensors from any supplier.
Hillcrest Labs’ has licensed its patented motion control technology to LG, Sony, Roku and other technology companies for integration of the technology into desktop computers, video games and smart TVs. The MotionEngine software offers the suppliers and manufacturers several supply choices, thus enabling lower costs without compromising the performance. The dynamic and static calibration process ensures high-performance motion sensing, thus being rapidly adopted by various players in the market. The intelligent, context-aware solution helps preserve battery life by sensing events when its operation is required, automatically shutting on or off, as required. Furthermore, the modular software architecture and implementation options for sensor configurations, processor locations and system support offered by the solution enables its use across a wide range of devices and applications.
The applications of Freespace MotionEngine for Mobile solution include GPS-enabled pedestrian navigation, context awareness, augmented reality, gesture control, immersive gaming, health and fitness.