12-18 July 2007   
Vol 2 Issue 21      

TOP STORIES
Airtel announces GPS navigation

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of GPS based navigation application on its mobile handsets in collaboration with Wayfinder Systems AB of Sweden


Nokia seeks patent for mobile emergency feature

Nokia is seeking a patent for a phone capable of sending an emergency message complete with sounds, pictures and location


China Datacom wins government supported GPS project

China Datacom Corporation has received the final confirmation by Jiangsu Administration of Transportation about an R&D project

ANNOUNCEMENTS

China Location Based Services Summit
5 - 6 September 2007, China

Canalys Navigation Forum 2007
10 - 12 September 2007, Spain

Location Asia 2007
13-14 September 2007, HongKong
PRODUCTS

Trimble unveils SPS730, SPS930 Universal Total Stations

SPS730, SPS930 are designed for the heavy and highway contractor offer total solution for grade control and site positioning needs



Suunto's GPS multifunction watch

The digital watch with a built in GPS features digital compass, chronograph, altimeter and barometer


Fusionsoft's odd-i P480 GPS portable media player unveiled

Netropa intros IntelliNav 3 GPS unit

Ceramic patch antennas ease GPS integration

Navizon turns PC, Mac into navigation system


Interview

Anthony Tang
Centre Director
Hong Kong Wireless Development Centre
Hong Kong


BUSINESS

Broadcom completes acquisition of Global Locate, Inc.

Broadcom Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Global Locate, Inc., a provider of GPS and A-GPS semiconductor products and software


Skyhook Wireless secures $8.5 mln of new financing

Wales and West Utilities selects DigiCore

Association of Maryland Pilots will adopt PilotMate GPS system from ARINC

Asda hires Isotrak for transport management system

MISCELLANEOUS

LBS spending in 2007 nearly USD 1.5 bln, says Insight Research

Insight Research's market analysis study notes that LBS are part of a worldwide push by carriers to create new IP-enabled services for consumers and business users

Ticket Design wins global award for tracking device for vehicles

In-Stat foresees high demand for mobile LBS in China

US says to reach GPS-Galileo agreement this week


APPLICATION
Zurfer application location-enable Flickr photos

Zurfer is a location-sensitive social networking application that enables users to take the functionality of Flickr with them on their mobile


San Francisco Zoo launches GPS visitor guide

MyCarPage launches corporate website to create a personalized vehicle garage


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