Geospatial

Schwarzenegger Keynotes Summit on Sexual Predator Housing

March 19, 2007 - "High risk sex offenders pose a threat to public safety and we must take every necessary step to eliminate that threat."

Trimble Introduces Mini GPS Clock for Precise Timing

March 16, 2007 - Designed for OEMs to embed low-cost, precise time and frequency capabilities.

SkyPilot Integrates SkyControl with Google Earth Mapping Service

March 12, 2007 - New mesh management system provides automatic and dynamic network visualization.

Datastrip Adds Video & Map Support to DSVII Biometric/ID Reader

March 8, 2007 - Includes connectivity to surveillance cameras via AirVisual integration, extending mobile security & emergency response capabilities.

Conflicting Signals Can Confuse Rescue Robots

March 7, 2007 - NIST paper lists a number of ways to improve urban search and rescue wireless communications, radio field trials for US&R robots.

Trinity Valley, Texas Contracts With Wireless Matrix For Mobile Resource Management

March 6, 2007 - Will provide real-time position and data updates from vehicles in the field.

TCS Awarded Seventh Assisted Global Positioning System Patent

March 5, 2007 - Innovation provides quick, accurate satellite location determination.

Mississippi's Gulf Region Base Mapping Program Will Support Post-Katrina Redevelopment Efforts

March 1, 2007 - "It will enable the public- and private-sector engineering, construction and economic development people to make wiser and faster decisions."

Ekahau Powers Nortel's Wireless Location Offering

February 28, 2007 - Ekahau's comprehensive Wi-Fi-based RTLS solution helps Nortel customers leverage wireless infrastructure for tracking applications.

Privacy Concerns a Major Roadblock for Location-based Services Says Survey

February 26, 2007 - "Providers must give users control over location-based features to allay privacy concerns."

Toward a Wireless World

February 23, 2007 - A look at wireless trends and innovations in local governments by the staff of Government Technology magazine in association with the Center for Digital Government.

Georgetown, Texas, Helps County Handle Emergency, Prepares for Reverse 911 Capabilities

February 23, 2007 - "With this system, for the first time we have a fast and direct way to communicate with people to alert them of a nearby threat."

RFID Implementations Require Industry Specific Expertise, Survey Reveals

February 14, 2007 - Results should help manufacturers identify how to justify new RFID projects in terms of business objectives, technologies, and more.

APCO Re-Releases Paper on 911 Access from PBX and MLTS Systems

February 7, 2007 - Calls from a multi-line telephone system typically refers first responders to a billing address, and while technology is available for more specific location information, it is not widely used.

Googled by the Enemy

February 7, 2007 - The use of Google Earth maps to target allies in Iraq underscores the failure to get technology into the right hands.

TeleNav Named an Emerging Mobile Player to Watch in 2007

February 6, 2007 - Selected for unique capabilities, including 3D mapping, the ability to search for points along a predetermined route, and speech input of destination address.

MetaCarta Awards Grants to Three State and Local Agencies

January 31, 2007 - Agencies will receive a free pilot program of MetaCarta GTS Analyst.

Coast Guard Receives Approval to Move Forward With Identification System

January 30, 2007 - System will greatly aid the essential process of identifying, tracking, and communicating with vessels approaching our maritime borders.

New Members Sought for Seattle Citizens' Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board

January 30, 2007 - "I urge those with a strong background in technology and telecommunications with passion for keeping Seattle in the forefront of technology to consider this important work."

GPS Industries Introduces Another First in Golf Technology

January 23, 2007 - PGA tour style fly-overs now available on the company's patented Inforemer-HD system.