GPS

WASHINGTON-It would be nice to say this policy or that technology will shape the direction of the wireless industry in 2003. But neither industry nor official Washington has that luxury. …

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, United States-Alltel Corp. said it will be the first U.S. operator to introduce Kyocera Wireless Corp.’s 7135 smart phone on its network this week bolstering its handset …

RESTON, Va.-SuperShuttle, which provides shuttle services to 22 airports nationwide, deployed mobile field service and sales applications provider Vettro’s mobile Fleet Optimization application on Nextel Communications Inc.’s packet data network. …

FARGO, N.D.-IDA Corp., Fargo, N.D., has made commercially available Know-it NOW, an interface that lets cell phones enabled with text messaging to query the company’s Global Trakit Data Center for …

WASHINGTON-The volatile debate surrounding the rules allowing or restricting the use of ultra-wideband technologies got louder as companies commented on ambient noise test results from the FCC’s Office of Engineering …

Wireless technology, from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to GSM and CDMA, served a major role during the Comdex show, with attendees getting a peek at some of the latest initiatives in …

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-Wherify Wireless Inc. announced retailer distribution agreements by which CompUSA, Good Guys, Wherehouse Music, Fry’s Electronics, Micro Center, Al & Ed’s, and J&R Computer World will resell Wherify’s …

CALGARY, Alberta-CSI Wireless Inc. has released Driver-Link, a one-touch in-car calling device that uses wireless and GPS technology to allow drivers to communicate hands-free with call centers, roadside assistance and …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc said it has released a new advanced GPS radio receiver to connect with both the multimode GPS processor and the mobile station modem chipsets. “The RGR6200 radio …

RESTON, Va.-Nextel Communications Inc. launched the new Motorola Inc. i88s mobile phone, which includes support for location-based services with global positioning satellite technology, a move to meet the Federal Communications …

PLANO, Texas-Terion Inc. extended its existing contract for wireless communications supporting its FleetView trailer monitoring system with Verizon Wireless Inc. until 2005. Financial terms of the extension were not released. …

SEATTLE-Virtual Wave announced it selected the Global Positioning System accessory by Airbiquity to deliver its new RoadStar GPS wireless location-based services system. Using the service, consumers across North America can …

PALM BEACH, Fla.-Applied Digital Solutions Inc. said two of its technologies-Digital Angel and PLD-hold anti-kidnapping potential. Digital Angel, a product of Digital Angel Corp., in which Applied Digital Solutions holds …

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-Wherify Wireless Inc. is making available its GPS Locator for Children, a small device children wear around their wrists that allows parents to keep track of their location. …

DUBLIN, Ireland-Software firms across Europe have developed myriad mobile applications aimed at the business market during the past few years, raising hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital to …

COSTA MESA, Calif.-Axiom Navigation Inc. introduced its new Accu-Tracker FMS-3000, 3100, 8000 and 8100 devices for fleet management and asset tracking in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of …

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LONDON—Wireless platform licensing company Parthus Technologies plc announced it sold its NavStream GPS location-based services platform to the semiconductor division of Samsung Electronics.

SOMERSET, N.J.—LogistiCare, which specializes in non-emergency medical transportation management, is deploying Dynamic Mobile Data’s MobileDispatch wireless dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location software in the school transportation market in Hartford, Conn. …

ORLANDO, Fla.—Numerex Corp. agreed to supply Cellemetry data service throughout North America for Aether Systems Inc.’s deployment of TrackWare and 20/20V GPS asset-tracking solutions. Aether recently acquired the tracking products …

ORLANDO, Fla.—CSI Wireless Inc. launched its new GT300 Geo-Telephone, which combines location sensing and GPS positioning capability with dual-band TDMA/AMPS technology. CSI is targeting the GT300 at vehicle rental companies, …

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Global positioning system technology manufacturer Axiom Navigation Inc. said it acquired Traxsis, which provides software that locates mobile users. Axoim’s GPS engine has been integrated into Traxsis’ X-Pak …

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Sierra Wireless announced its solutions were used by the Utah Highway Patrol to enhance security during the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. During the games, Sierra Wireless …

TOKYO—NTT DoCoMo, the leading mobile carrier in Japan, and Nissan, the second-largest automobile company in Japan, on 19 February announced they plan to jointly launch car multimedia services for automobiles …

SAN DIEGO, United States—KTF in South Korea launched the Geleye service plan and associated handset, powered by Qualcomm’s gpsOne global positioning system (GPS) chipset and location software. KTF’s Geleye handset …