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Intermec Introduces 700 Series with LinksPoint’s GlobalPoint GPS™ Global Positioning System Receiver 

High sensitivity-low power GPS receiver provides advanced location tracking for Intermec 700 Series Rugged Mobile Computers     

EVERETT, Wash. and NORWALK, Conn, September 11, 2003 – Continuing its commitment to consistent productivity and effectiveness enhancements for the mobile worker, Intermec today announced the addition of LinksPoint's new GlobalPoint GPS 12-channel Global Positioning System receiver for the 700 Series mobile computer. The GlobalPoint GPS attaches to the bottom of the handheld computer and provides 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 and numerous other applications. 

The new GlobalPoint GPS receiver represents the latest generation of LinksPoint's handheld GPS technology and features a number of enhancements. LinksPoint's GPS technology is in use by government agencies, utilities and enterprises worldwide for data collection and field force tracking.

"The Intermec 700 Series of mobile computers offer a powerful level of performance and reliability," said Scott Potter, LinksPoint's CTO. "LinksPoint's new GlobalPoint GPS receiver for the Intermec 700 lives up to these high standards, delivering highly accurate GPS location data, ruggedness and low power consumption in the in the field for a wide range of mobile applications." 

In addition to advanced GPS technology integration, Intermec's 700 Color Series is the first family of rugged mobile computers to integrate up to three radio communication options in a single device, including a wireless local area (802.11b) radio, a GPRS or CDMA wide area network radio, plus a fully integrated power-managed Bluetooth ™ radio. Using Microsoft Windows Mobile software for Pocket PC, the 700 Series allows mobile workers to retrieve information and make solid business decisions while performing work in the field.

 "LinksPoint's GlobalPoint GPS receiver brings superior tracking capabilities to our popular 700 Series family of devices," said Intermec Director Rich Sherman. "Mobile workers will now be able to take advantage of location data - anywhere, anytime they need it during their work day." 

Included among the industry-leading features of the GlobalPoint GPS are: 

  • SiRFstarIIeLP chipset 
  • 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. 

About Intermec 

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, a recent Microsoft OEM Embedded Partner of the Year, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag® RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service. To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's expertise, products, services and technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave. West, Everett, WA 98203 USA; telephone 800-347-2636; or visit Intermec's web site at www.intermec.com. To learn more about UNOVA, visit www.unova.com.

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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.




 
 
New GlobalPoint GPS receiver for Intermec 700 series mobile computers


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