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 | |  | |  Electronique { 02/09/2008 } | |  | |  |
| Fastrax, a provider of programmable GPS receivers and software solutions for original equipment manufacturers, brings GPS functionalities in the new wristop sports instrument by Suunto, the world leader in sports instruments. A successor of the popular Suunto X9i, Suunto X10 is one of the smallest and lightest wrist-mounted GPS devices in the market. It is a sporty wristop computer for active outdoor people, equipped with altimeter, barometer, digital compass, thermometer as well as GPS, to enable users to track their activity, route, distance and speed.
GPS functionalities in the Suunto X10 are based on Fastrax´s revolutionary, GPS antenna solution developed especially for very small devices and applications. The unconventional antenna solution enables receiving satellite signals in difficult conditions, such as heavy foliage, in shortest time with a high accuracy of position.
Fastrax used iSuite SDK GPS Software Development Kit for the Suunto design. Great part of the Suunto X10 functionality was implemented on the micro-controller of the GPS receiver. This ensures minimum power consumption and provides savings in the material costs. The result is a faster and more powerful device, with a battery life 33 % longer than in its predecessor.
"Building a GPS into such a small device is a task for true experts", said Mr. Petteri Hernelahti, Outdoor Category Manager for Suunto. "High standards in quality and performance make us the leading manufacturer of sports instruments. To stay ahead in the game, we wanted to utilize Fastrax´s GPS expertise to develop an enhanced version of our flagship outdoor instrument".
"The joint development effort clearly demonstrated how GPS can be utilised in consumer devices", said Mr. Taneli Tuurnala, President and CEO, Fastrax. "The iSuite SDK is designed for high portability and easy application development, which resulted in short implementation time for X10. It has been an exciting journey to merge our leading-edge technology with Suunto´s sports and outdoor knowledge to produce this excellent device".
iSuite 3 SDK is the only embedded GPS Software Development Kit available for multiple GPS chipset platforms. High portability and easy application development are enabled by the portable multitasking real-time operating system iSys OS, iSuite 3 SDK APIs, and the powerful and extensible iTalk communication protocol.
About Fastrax Ltd
Fastrax provides industry-leading receivers and software solutions for optimal utilization of GPS (Global Positioning System) and other GNSS location services (Global Navigation Satellite Systems). Fastrax transforms GPS technologies into highly scalable solutions with open interfaces, combined with ultra low power consumption and miniature hardware design. With industry-leading performance, Fastrax GPS receivers navigate continuously even in extreme conditions. Receivers are ideally suited to both industrial location applications and high-volume consumer products such as cell phones and sports accessories. Fastrax Engineering Services provide expert services in application design. Headquartered in Finland and founded in 1999, the company is privately owned and backed by leading venture capital investors.
About Suunto
Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports precision instruments for outdoor sports, training and diving... Suunto sports precision instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to over 100 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with sister brands Atomic, Wilson, Salomon, Precor and Mavic.
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide satellite navigation infrastructure funded and controlled by the U.S. Department of Defense, originally developed for U.S. military purposes. GPS provides satellite signals that enable GPS receivers to calculate their exact position, velocity and time. The GPS infrastructure has three segments. The space segment consists of 24 satellites that orbit the earth every 12 hours. The control segment consists of tracking stations located around the world, with the master control station located at Falcon Air Force Base in Colorado. The user segment consists of GPS receivers and users utilizing the information provided by the system. GPS is widely used in applications such as marine and automotive navigation. |
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