Norwalk, CT (June 25, 2003) –
LinksPoint, the leader in Location Powered Solutions™,
today announced the availability of its second
generation of Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers
for the Symbol Technologies SPT1800, PPT2800 and PDT8100
series ruggedized handheld computers. The new 12-channel
GlobalPoint GPS receiver can be “snapped on” to the
ruggedized handheld computers to provide GPS location
data to software running on the device. GlobalPoint GPS
receivers allow existing handheld computers to be used
for location-oriented applications including field data
collection, vehicle, personnel and asset tracking,
navigation, field service management, proof of delivery,
“location/time stamping” and numerous other
applications.
The new GlobalPoint GPS receiver represents the
second generation of LinksPoint’s handheld GPS
technology and features a number of enhancements over
the original version that has been used by the FDNY at
“Ground Zero” in the World Trade Center recovery
efforts; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
for field bioterrorism investigations; and by utilities
and enterprises worldwide for data collection and field
force tracking. Included among the industry-leading
features of the GlobalPoint GPS are:
- Fast Satellite acquisition: Cold Start under 45
seconds; Hot Start under 8 seconds; Satellite
re-acquisition in one tenth of a second.
- Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and EGNOS
support.
- Signal acquisition using 1920 time/frequency
search channels.
- Hardware designed to improve Multipath-mitigation
- Superior Urban Canyon/Canopy Performance.
- Low Power Chipset provides greater battery life in
the field.
Low Power – High Sensitivity SiRF Chipset
Architecture
The new GlobalPoint GPS receiver uses the SiRFstarIIe/LP
chipset, from SiRF Technology, for high performance and
low power consumption. This chipset is built around an
internal satellite signal tracking engine that provides
highly accurate GPS measurements and differential
corrections. It also offers an acquisition accelerator,
differential GPS processor and multipath mitigation
hardware. This chip allows the GlobalPoint GPS receiver
to deliver major advancements in GPS performance,
accuracy, computing power and flexibility. In addition
to high performance, the SiRFstarIIe/LP chipset also
features Advanced TricklePower™ mode, which reduces
power consumption to less than 150 milliwatts (mW) for
continuous position update applications.
“The new generation of GlobalPoint GPS receiver for
Symbol handhelds is the result of continuous innovation
and the lessons learned in challenging use of the device
under the toughest field conditions,” said Scott
Potter, LinksPoint’s CTO. “The new receiver
represents a leap forward in field GPS technology by
giving longer battery life and greatly enhanced GPS
performance for a wide range of mobile applications.”
ABOUT LINKSPOINT
LinksPoint provides Location Powered Solutions™
built around three enabling technologies – Global
Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and Mobile Computing. LinksPoint helps enterprises
and government agencies increase their efficiency
through its solutions for field data collection, vehicle
tracking, navigation and inspection. LinksPoint’s
products are used by transportation companies, utilities
and government agencies. LinksPoint technology was used
by the FDNY at Ground Zero, an application that won the
2002 Exemplary System in Government Award from the Urban
and Regional Information System Association (URISA).
LinksPoint also designs and manufactures GPS receivers,
powered by SiRF Technology chipsets, for mobile
computing devices and ruggedized handheld computers. For
more information, visit www.linkspoint.com.
