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InfinityV3 Honoured by US Analysts Gartner as Innovative, Impactful and Intriguing

Software company Columba Global Systems has received a globally recognised accolade after developing a revolutionary enterprise search engine which influential US analysts Gartner have singled out as being significantly different.

Columba, a leading provider of intelligent search and fuse technology for organisations and enterprises, today announced that it has been listed among “Cool Vendors in Master Data Management, 2010″ by Gartner.

The prestigious report acknowledges that the InfinityV3 platform specialises in intelligent data fusion, and can search, retrieve and fuse multiple data sources from within the enterprise and across the web, including hidden web and archived files.

Each year, Gartner Inc. spotlights strategic technologies and trends that have the potential for significant impact on the IT landscape in the next three years and that enable users to “do things they couldn’t do before”. This year, only three such awards were made in Columba’s category.

InfinityV3 accesses data sources across an entire enterprise and the web, as well performing deep analytics into archived pages and login-protected hidden web pages. The resultant composite “golden record” produces a single-view comprising multi-format files including audio-visual material, real-time and archived radio and TV news, blogs, podcasts, news-feeds, digital telephony, emails, intranets, web searches and graphic images. InfinityV3 also returns this “golden record” addressing 13 languages using four different alphabets.

Norm Hosken, CEO of Columba Global Systems, said the esteemed report was an affirmation of InfinityV3’s eminent position in what Columba calls “intelligent data fusion”.

“Gartner’s accolade acknowledges that our product has significant impact in multi-entity master data management and more,” Mr Hosken said.

InfinityV3’s main target market to date has been in homeland security, law enforcement and intelligence however there is now growing interest in other public sector social and healthcare applications and more recently, private sector financial services and telecommunications industry “single customer views” solutions.

Gartner Inc.’s report hailed the Columba’s solution’s ability to establish relevance of data in the composite by employing “non-exact” or “fuzzy” matching across its intelligent search and retrieve actions, allowing InfinityV3 to retrieve misspelled or erroneously labelled data relevant to the original search, which is not ordinarily found.

Source: columba.com

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NASA will launch the first human-like robot to space later this year to become a permanent resident of the International Space Station. Robonaut 2, or R2, was developed jointly by NASA and General Motors under a cooperative agreement to develop a robotic assistant that can work alongside humans, whether they are astronauts in space or workers at GM manufacturing plants on Earth.

The 300-pound R2 consists of a head and a torso with two arms and two hands. R2 will launch on space shuttle Discovery as part of the STS-133 mission planned for September. Once aboard the station, engineers will monitor how the robot operates in weightlessness.

R2 will be confined to operations in the station’s Destiny laboratory. However, future enhancements and modifications may allow it to move more freely around the station’s interior or outside the complex.

“This project exemplifies the promise that a future generation of robots can have both in space and on Earth, not as replacements for humans but as companions that can carry out key supporting roles,” said John Olson, director of NASA’s Exploration Systems Integration Office at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “The combined potential of humans and robots is a perfect example of the sum equaling more than the parts. It will allow us to go farther and achieve more than we can probably even imagine today.”

The dexterous robot not only looks like a human but also is designed to work like one. With human-like hands and arms, R2 is able to use the same tools station crew members use. In the future, the greatest benefits of humanoid robots in space may be as assistants or stand-in for astronauts during spacewalks or for tasks too difficult or dangerous for humans. For now, R2 is still a prototype and does not have adequate protection needed to exist outside the space station in the extreme temperatures of space.

Testing the robot inside the station will provide an important intermediate environment. R2 will be tested in microgravity and subjected to the station’s radiation and electromagnetic interference environments. The interior operations will provide performance data about how a robot may work side-by-side with astronauts. As development activities progress on the ground, station crews may be provided hardware and software to update R2 to enable it to do new tasks.

R2 is undergoing extensive testing in preparation for its flight. Vibration, vacuum and radiation testing along with other procedures being conducted on R2 also benefit the team at GM. The automaker plans to use technologies from R2 in future advanced vehicle safety systems and manufacturing plant applications.

“The extreme levels of testing R2 has undergone as it prepares to venture to the International Space Station are on par with the validation our vehicles and components go through on the path to production,” said Alan Taub, vice president of GM’s global research and development. “The work done by GM and NASA engineers also will help us validate manufacturing technologies that will improve the health and safety of our GM team members at our manufacturing plants throughout the world. Partnerships between organizations such as GM and NASA help ensure space exploration, road travel and manufacturing can become even safer in the future.”

For more information about Robonaut 2, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/features/robonaut.html

At NAB 2010, PNY Technologies, a leading supplier and marketer of NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics solutions, is featuring NVIDIA Quadro by PNY products that empower broadcast, film, and new media production professionals to improve their workflows. Over 40 exhibitors at the show are showcasing NVIDIA Quadro solutions for live broadcasting and post-production.

Attendees are also learning about the latest technology from Adobe®, including the new Creative Suite® 5 Production Premium, which includes Adobe Premiere® Pro. This breakthrough application utilizes the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine, and taps into the parallel processing capabilities of NVIDIA GPUs. Adobe CS5 Production Premium, fully supported and accelerated by a range of NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics solutions, is poised to revolutionize film and video production, from SD through RED 4K.

Also being showcased is the NVIDIA Quadro Digital Video Pipeline, a turnkey system which dramatically simplifies and accelerates the production of live 3D broadcasts. NVIDIA Quadro by PNY solutions, including NVIDIA Quadro SDI products, will be seen powering leading broadcast and video applications such as: HD video editing, real time on-air HD broadcast graphics, and real time color finishing at HD, 2K and 4K resolutions.

Attendees are encouraged to visit NVIDIA’s booth (#SL 5629) to see these demonstrations of post-production as well as live 3D broadcast solutions. For more information on products for the Television, Film and Video Specialty Markets contact: Jeff Medeiros, Director of Marketing, PNY Technologies email: jmedeiros@pny.com.

PNY is an authorized channel partner for NVIDIA Quadro FX professional graphics cards, offering solutions that are Built for Professionals(TM). PNY provides unsurpassed service and commitment to its clients by offering a full 3-year warranty and direct technical support. For additional information, visit the PNY Technologies Web site at www.pny.com/quadro.

Netlist’s HyperCloud and Supermicro Optimize Server Utilization

Netlist, Inc. announced qualification of HyperCloud(TM) memory on Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) high-density servers. Combining HyperCloud memory with select Supermicro servers enables optimal server utilization. This combination improves datacenter application performance and overcomes memory bottlenecks.

“With Netlist’s HyperCloud memory, our servers empower customers to improve their productivity and to support memory-intensive applications such as cloud computing and virtualization,” said Wally Liaw, vice president of sales at Supermicro. “HyperCloud helps us to uniquely position our high memory footprint servers with unprecedented levels of performance in these growth markets.”

By optimizing server utilization, HyperCloud improves datacenter economics associated with memory intensive, high performance computing applications and workloads, including virtualization, cloud computing, online transaction processing, video services and storage. Servers in these datacenters are typically underutilized due to memory bandwidth and capacity bottlenecks. Improving performance while lowering operating and capital expenses in datacenters, increases utility out of new and existing servers.

“Qualification by Supermicro is a tremendous accomplishment for the HyperCloud team as we continue to expand our solution to a broader user base,” said C.K. Hong, president and CEO of Netlist. “We look forward to working with Supermicro and providing the industry with a high performance memory solution that supports intensive workloads.”

Pricing and Availability

HyperCloud memory is available with the OEM model SYS-6026TT-BTF-GS015 12-slot and the SYS-6026T-NTR+-GS015 18-slot Supermicro Servers. Contact Netlist for details on HyperCloud memory, pricing, part numbers, datasheets and application notes.

New technologies enable accurate, non-invasive lung tumor treatment without additional intra-fraction radiation imaging

Elekta has introduced an advanced solution for treating lung tumors that enables doctors to visually confirm the tumor’s position during the breathing cycle. This new technology treats the lesion with a continuous radiation beam, increasing therapy accuracy while using less imaging radiation during treatment delivery.

Lung tumors have been among the most challenging radiation therapy targets because the patient’s breathing causes tumors to move. New research has shown that the lung tumor shifts position from day to day during the course of treatment (baseline shift).(1) Doctors often have had to use external skin surface markers or implanted markers to estimate lung tumor position during the breathing cycle and then apply the beam only during certain points in the patient’s respiration. These strategies require complex, time-consuming planning and delivery, and prolong treatment with an inefficient stop-start (i.e., gated) beam delivery.

“Elekta’s XVI Symmetry(TM) and XVI Intuity(TM) completely change the approach when it comes to the treatment of lung tumors,” says Dee Mathieson, Senior Vice President, Oncology Business Line Management. “Symmetry provides tools to manage shifts in the relative positions of the tumor and organs-at-risk during the respiratory cycle, and Intuity ensures that not only is the tumor’s position accounted for, but also the position of nearby healthy critical structures. This contributes to a more patient-friendly and safe treatment.”

Intuity and Symmetry were developed in collaboration with Elekta’s clinical partner, The Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (NKI-AvL), in Amsterdam. Both XVI tools are designed to significantly enhance the clinician’s confidence in aggressively treating cancer, while limiting undue exposure to healthy tissues. The results can lead to better patient outcomes and quality of life.

XVI Symmetry and XVI Intuity are feature sets of version 4.5 of Elekta’s X-ray Volume Imaging (XVI) package of software solutions for Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT). XVI 4.5 recently received 510(k) clearance and CE marking, to enable sales and distribution in the United States and Europe.

XVI Symmetry — Managing Respiratory Motion

“Traditional external markers in lung cancer radiation therapy don’t account for baseline shifts of the tumor throughout the course of the treatment sessions,” says NKI-AvL’s Jan-Jakob Sonke, Ph.D., who with his colleagues developed the technology behind Symmetry.(1-4) “Symmetry captures image data during the breathing phase and performs sophisticated computations to provide 4D data. This data helps to visualize the tumor position in each phase of the respiratory cycle to arrive at an average position of the tumor for each treatment.”

The benefits are accounting for baseline shifts and the ability of the physician to treat using reduced “margins” (i.e. better fit of dose) around the tumor — by virtue of enhanced knowledge of the tumor’s position on a day to day basis.

XVI Intuity — Image Guidance for Both Tumors and Critical Structures

The key to safe, effective radiation therapy is often to maximize the dose to the tumor, and to minimize the dose to critical structures, or organs-at-risk. Imaging technology integrated in Elekta IGRT systems has revolutionized the physician’s ability to achieve this goal.

XVI Intuity extends image guidance by better enabling critical structure avoidance, which allows doctors to understand the positional relationship between the target and organs-at-risk. This ensures that anatomical changes and corrections to set-up errors have not inadvertently put critical structures into the radiation beam’s path.

For more information on Elekta’s next generation SBRT visit: www.elekta.com/lung-sbrt

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Parents Can Secure Free “Cyber Bully Alerts” with 15-day Free Trial of New CyberPatrol Online Protection Software

In the wake of two recent tragedies linked to cyber bullying, parents have become thrust into the terrifying online universe of name-calling, taunts . . . and worse: the life-threatening outcomes that cyber bullying can impose on a child’s psyche. To arm parents against these threats, CyberPatrol, a leader in parental controls software, has introduced its newest product – CyberPatrol Online Protection¬Æ, complete with the first ever “Cyber Bully Alerts.”

CyberPatrol Online Protection will allow parents to effectively monitor online chat conversations for cyber bullying “trigger words” in AOL IM, Facebook, MySpace and other online services. The new CyberPatrol Online Protection software is available for trial download now on www.cyberpatrol.com/bully and the company is currently offering an added incentive – parents who download the 15-Day Free Trial of CyberPatrol Online Protection will receive free Cyber Bully Alerts, whether they renew the complete suite of services or not.

With CyberPatrol Online Protection’s new Cyber Bullying Alerts, parents are made aware immediately when a cyber bullying “trigger word” is used in an online chat. Parents are informed in an email alert when suspicious activity is detected. Parents can then move to nip the problem before a potentially more serious circumstance ensues.

“Bullying has been around forever, but the Internet and social networking sites now give bullies easy access to a worldwide stage to spread rumors and make nasty comments about their targets,” said John Sancin, CyberPatrol President and COO. “The internet magnifies this long-time problem. My parents used to tell me that ’sticks and stones could break my bones, but words could never hurt me.’ In today’s world, I’ll take the sticks and stones. An online bully attack is much worse. And the results, as we have seen, can include suicide.”

Sancin continued, “Cyber bullying has become such an important issue we decided to give parents Cyber Bully Alerts for free. However, it is important for parents to realize Cyber Bully Alerts will not stop cyber bullying; it will make them aware of the issue’s presence in their children’s lives, so that they can take quick, decisive action, as any good parent would.”

CyberPatrol Online Protection will be available for download at www.cyberpatrol.com for $49.95 for a one-year license that protects 3 PCs. For more information on the free 15-day trial and free Cyber Bully Alerts, visit http:/// www.cyberpatrol.com/bully .

Stylish AQUOS LE820 TV line will play DivX HD 1080p videos via USB

DivX announced a new partnership with Sharp Corporation to enable high-quality DivX video on digital TVs. Consumers who purchase the newly DivX Certified AQUOS LE820 TV line will be able to enjoy DivX HD 1080p videos in the DivX format using the TV’s USB slot.

The LE820 series features Sharp’s proprietary four primary color technology for more sparkling golds, Caribbean blues and sunflower yellows. The new AQUOS LEDs offer a stunning new contemporary design that pushes the envelope for flat-screen television artistry. At only 1.6-inches thin, the full-front panel glass extends to meet the slim border for a subtle edge that befits the elegance of a modern home theater.

Now available in Europe, the LE820 will enable consumers to easily playback DivX videos up to 1080p HD from the PC or the Internet through the USB slot. Typical HD video requires a considerable amount of digital storage space, but DivX HD video provides a superior media experience by maintaining the highest visual quality while significantly reducing the video file size. Using DivX technology, users can fit approximately two hours of high-quality DivX HD video on an 8GB USB thumb drive.

“Sharp is highly regarded for providing innovative and stylish TVs,” said Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer, DivX, Inc. “We are excited to grow our relationship with them and take consumers’ viewing experiences to a whole new level. As a key feature in Sharp’s new line of LED LCD TVs, DivX technology offers consumers an easy way to play their high definition DivX videos from a USB thumb drive.”

Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX media experience, including reliable video creation and playback, interoperability with other DivX Certified devices and the visual high-quality users expect from DivX.

Source: DivX

Recently a new mobile virus named “MMS Bomber” has run rampant in China, and millions of Chinese mobile phones were impacted, reported Beijing Business News. The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China has alerted mobile users that the targets of the virus are mobile devices with S60 3rd OS, mostly Nokia and Samsung smart-phones.

The virus is disguised as an application; once installed, the virus will automatically connect to the internet and send MMS containing a malicious URL to random mobile phone numbers without the user’s awareness, and result in finance losses to mobile users.

The virus was first captured by the Mobile Security Center of NetQin Mobile Inc., a leading mobile security service provider, in early February. The company’s statistic shows that at least 100,000 mobile phones were infected up to now. It’s notable that the virus has defence mechanisms. Once infected, the virus will disable the system management program on the mobile phone, and mobile users will not be able to uninstall the virus, says Dr. Zou Shihong, Chief Scientist of NetQin. NetQin has now launched the latest Mobile Anti-virus 3.2 multi-language version for S60 3rd OS, which can scan and remove the virus successfully. What mobile users need to do is to download the NetQin Mobile Anti-virus 3.2, install and update to the latest virus database to get protected.

Gartner reports smart-phones represented 14 percent of total mobile device sales in 2009, and are predicted to reach 38 percent by 2013; meanwhile, the mobile application market will reach $17.5 billion by 2012. By then, the number of mobile application downloads will have also grown to nearly 50 billion from just over 7 billion in 2009, according to Chetan Sharma Consulting latest report. The explosive growth of mobile technology and applications has made mobile devices an enticing target for hackers and mobile security threats. As more mobile devices are used to store personal and professional information, the more they are at risk for security threats.

Source: NetQin Mobile Inc.

A delight for the driver and passengers, Chrysler is showcasing the company’s available infotainment features on the 2010 Connected Dodge Grand Caravan at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The technologies displayed in this connected minivan allow drivers to safely communicate, navigate and select entertainment options using advance voice recognition controls. At the same time, passengers can stay entertained with a multitude of features, including FLO TV(TM), SIRIUS Satellite Radio(TM), SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) and Uconnect¬Æ Web.

“The ‘Connected’ Dodge Grand Caravan is not a concept or a prototype; every feature highlighted in the vehicle is available for order today,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – Dodge Car Brand and Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group LLC. “For more than 25 years, the Dodge Grand Caravan has anticipated the needs of our customers and their families, and this connected minivan shows that we plan to stay on the cutting-edge.”

The ‘Connected’ Dodge Grand Caravan is packed with all the latest in communication and entertainment technology. Chrysler Group offers a variety of infotainment options, providing customers with the ability to do more with the automobile than ever before.

“The ‘Connected’ Dodge Grand Caravan has something for everyone in the family, including a Wi-Fi hotspot, voice recognition and as many as 20 live television channels with FLO TV,” said Marios Zenios, Head of Connectivity and Infotainment, Chrysler Group LLC. “With all of our available technology, customers are more likely to hear ‘can you drive around the block one more time so I can finish my show?’ rather than ‘are we there yet?’”

The following available features and options are on display in the 2010 ‘Connected’ Dodge Grand Caravan:

Voice Command

Voice Command enables the driver to place and receive calls hands-free using a Bluetooth enabled phone. This feature allows the driver to select radio stations, choose satellite radio channels, navigation destinations and record memos, hands-free and in control of the vehicle. Voice Command recognizes English, French and Spanish and is capable of learning words for inputting addresses.

Uconnect Media Center

The innovative Uconnect Media Center offers touch screen and voice command for convenient control of the multiple media sources and outputs. Owners can create a personalized in-vehicle media experience with iPod integration, auxiliary jack for MP3 player input, FLO TV, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Backseat TV. The Media Center also includes a 30-gigabyte hard drive where music, photos and voice messages can be stored via a USB port interface. In addition to navigation software and mapping, the hard drive holds approximately 2,400 songs – more than 150 hours of music. Finally, for the driver who needs efficiency, a voice-memo recorder feature allows convenient reminders up to 3 minutes long.

FLO TV

Chrysler Group LLC is the first automaker in the United States to offer live mobile TV to consumers with the capacity for as many as 20 channels through FLO TV Auto Entertainment. The system offers something for everyone: college and professional sports, breaking news, children’s shows, primetime sitcoms, reality TV and daytime dramas, including CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, Fox News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and more. FLO TV is available on Chrysler, Jeep¬Æ, Dodge and Ram vehicles as a Mopar¬Æ option. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for FLO TV Auto Entertainment is $629 plus installation and includes a one-year subscription.

Dual-Screen Rear Seat Entertainment and Swivel Screen

Already featuring the industry’s most capable and sophisticated second- and third-row rear-seat entertainment system, the Chrysler Group enhances the feature with an exclusive swivel third-row screen to allow passengers facing to the rear of the vehicle, via Chrysler Group’s Swivel ‘n Go(TM) seating system, to view the screen. Chrysler’s Vehicle Entertainment System includes dual DVD players and screens that deliver a variety of programming choices, with ports to connect games and media players with audio and/or video output capability, including iPods. The driver and front-seat passenger have the ability to access all video sources using Uconnect Media Center and each screen can play something different from a different source. The exclusive Chrysler Group third-row rear-seat swivel screen is available on the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, while the Chrysler Group’s Vehicle Entertainment System is available on the Chrysler 300, Sebring, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander and Dodge Charger, Journey, Avenger Nitro and Ram 1500.

SIRIUS XM Radio

SIRIUS satellite radio offers you more of what you love. Get more than 130 channels of commercial-free music, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment. Hear every NFL game, every NASCAR¬Æ race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx’s The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, plus kids’ programming, world-class news, local traffic and weather. All of this with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage. Everything worth listening to is on SIRIUS XM. A one-year SIRIUS satellite radio subscription is included. SIRIUS is available on most Chrysler Group vehicles.

SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM)

SIRIUS Backseat TV offers Chrysler, Ram, Jeep and Dodge customers this pioneering service that delivers programming from the biggest names in family TV: Nickelodeon(TM), Disney Channel(TM) and Cartoon Network Mobile(TM) to the backseat of your vehicle 24/7. Your kids will always find new shows to watch. Keep life simple with SIRIUS Backseat TV. Your first year of SIRIUS Backseat TV programming is included. For added flexibility, rear-seat passengers may enjoy SIRIUS Backseat TV while front-seat occupants listen to SIRIUS satellite radio. The system may be operated from the rear-seat entertainment unit or the radio head unit. In addition, when the vehicle is in park, programming may be displayed on the Uconnect Media Center screen for front-seat viewing.

Uconnect Web

Uconnect Web provides high-speed data transfer and flexibility, combining Wi-Fi and 3G cellular connectivity for a new level of wireless technology. The system transforms the vehicle into a “hot spot” to deliver the Internet directly to the vehicle for instant access to Web sites, e-mail, personalized music, online gaming, photo albums and more. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute gave Uconnect Web a 2009 VIP (Very Innovative Product) Award. The U.S. MSRP for the router module is $499. Dealer installation is estimated at $35-50. Autonet Mobile offers wireless Internet account service at $29 a month, available in 12-, 24- and 36-month service plans. There is a one-time $35 service activation fee. Customer support assistance for hardware and service is available.

Uconnect Navigation

Uconnect Navigation combines the features of a Global Positioning System (GPS), points of interest, SIRIUS Traffic and Voice Command. Chrysler Group LLC’s Voice Command and touch screen allow easy operation. If the vehicle is in motion, Voice Command will recognize three languages and is capable of learning words for inputting addresses. The robust Points of Interest database makes it easy to find nearby restaurants, shopping, hospitals or other local destinations. Also avoid traffic jams with SIRIUS Traffic. Uconnect Navigation offers customers reliable, seamless use of what has become a necessary technology.

Uconnect Phone

Uconnect Phone is an in-vehicle, voice-activated communication system that allows you to talk on your Bluetooth compatible phone with your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. The built-in phonebook sync feature automatically downloads as many as 1,000 phone book entries from supported phones, which can then be selected by simply saying their name. The hands-free option promotes safety, freedom, value and flexibility.

KVH’s new high-performance, small form factor IMU offers a commercial solution for applications including platform stabilization and GPS augmentation

GPS technology is critical for many sophisticated vehicular applications like unmanned research vehicles and stabilized optics, and is typically built into the design of such vehicles. However, many of these applications also demand precision motion-sensing capabilities and backup navigation that is dependable in dynamic conditions or when GPS is unavailable. To meet these needs, KVH Industries, Inc., introduced its new CG-5100 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This versatile, low-cost solution is well suited for stabilization, navigation, and autonomous vehicle applications thanks to its precision position, velocity, and attitude sensing capabilities. Through its seamless integration of two reliable navigation components – highly accurate KVH fiber optic gyros (FOGs) and industry-proven MEMS accelerometers – the CG-5100 offers a groundbreaking low-cost, small form factor solution for inertial measurement within a single, compact enclosure.

“The CG-5100’s affordability makes precision motion sensing, navigation, and GPS augmentation available to an incredibly broad array of commercial applications,” explains Jay Napoli, KVH’s vice president for FOG/OEM sales. “Its components are packaged together for flexible installation in situations where space is at a premium. The CG-5100 is the perfect solution for unmanned ground, aerial, and underwater vehicles that will rely on its capabilities as a high-quality sensor as well as a reliable backup for when GPS is interrupted or unavailable.”

KVH’s CG-5100 is a low drift, solid state, FOG-based commercial off the shelf (COTS) solution ideally suited for critical sensing applications and GPS-integrated navigation programs. This strap-down inertial subsystem offers outstanding reliability and accurate 6-degrees-of-freedom measurement. The CG-5100 achieves its excellent performance by employing proprietary algorithms to a fully combined digital gyro and accelerometer output, enabling the system to characterize and correct for the effects of temperature and misalignment. It also offers the end user a convenient and easy-to-adapt output in a fully digital, user-selectable RS-232/RS-422 format.

The CG-5100 is KVH’s second commercial single-enclosure measurement and navigation solution. For applications that need both GPS and FOG-based IMU capabilities, the CNS-5000 GPS/IMU is a perfect choice. The CNS-5000 combines a FOG-based IMU with NovAtel’s OEMV3 precision GPS receiver technology to optimize raw data and provide a highly reliable position, velocity, and attitude solution for applications like seaport management, surveying, and precision agriculture.

Source:  www.fiberopticgyro.com