Surveylab's unique ikeGPST powered by u-blox positioning technology
Written by Surveylab
Monday, 21 September 2009
Wellington, New Zealand and Thalwil, Switzerland, September 22, 2009 -
Surveylab and u-blox today unveiled the successful integration of
u-blox' LEA GPS receiver module into Surveylab's innovative ikeGPS remote data capture products.
Combining the world's leading positioning technology from u-blox
with a 3D compass, laser rangefinder and digital camera, Surveylab's
enhanced ikeGPS solutions are now at least twice as accurate as
previous models. ikeGPS is the quickest and safest means to remotely
collect geographic data based on satellite global positioning.
With the launch of the latest ikeGPS, called ike1000, Surveylab
embarked on a complete redesign of the previous model with the
integration of a higher-performance GPS receiver being critical to the
new product. Leading GPS receiver manufacturer u-blox was quickly
identified as the first choice for the revamped ikeGPS device. The
u-blox-enabled ike1000 demonstrates greater sensitivity, faster
acquisition times, and lower power consumption than its predecessor.
With the u-blox embedded GPS chip at the core of the design, the
new ike1000 is the fastest and most accurate offset data capture
product available today. Users like the US Army Corp of Engineers ACE
Reachback Operations Center (UROC) will see improved performance from
future ikeGPS units deployed as part of their Geospatial Assessment
Tool for their Engineering Reachback (GATER) program. In emergency
response situations where time and responder safety is critical, the
improved ikeGPS allows fast and safe remote geographic data collection
while keeping the user out of danger.
"We selected the u-blox solution early on, and have found it
effortless to integrate into our overall ikeGPS design. The u-blox
chipset is compact, incredibly sensitive and yet consumes very little
power" commented Leon Toorenburg Surveylab CEO. "We've been thoroughly
impressed at how well the u-blox chipset performs within our ikeGPS
solution and our customers are now enjoying the increased productivity
the u-blox powered ikeGPS offers."
"We are very happy to see u-blox designed into such a unique
positioning device as the ikeGPS," said Adrian Tan, VP Sales for u-blox
Asia. "Surveylab's range of ikeGPS products are used in many different
applications across the world such as humanitarian work in demining,
and asset capture for power utilities - and the use of u-blox products
in ikeGPS demonstrates the versatility of our embedded technology."
About Surveylab
Based in Wellington, New Zealand and McLean, Virginia, Surveylab
develops and manufactures ikeGPS, the world's first integrated
GPS/laser/camera device for GIS data capture. ikeGPS enables faster,
safer, and more efficient data acquisition through remote photo
positioning. Multiple targets up to 1,000 meters distant, especially in
inaccessible or unsafe locations, can be accurately positioned from a
single location. Users such as international NGOs, oil & gas
industry, utilities, forestry, military engineers, and public works
agencies have been using ikeGPS for years in situations where targets
are difficult to reach or safety is a concern.
About u-blox u-blox is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless
communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive
markets. Our solutions enable people, devices, vehicles and machines to
locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text
or video. With a broad portfolio of GPS modules, cards, chips, and
software solutions together with wireless modules and solutions, u-blox
is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative solutions
quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with
global presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas, u-blox employs 180
people. Founded in 1997, u-blox is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. (www.u-blox.com)
Copyright information: ike, "ike knows everything", the Surveylab
satellite logo, Surveylab, and ikeGPS are trademarks of Surveylab Ltd,
and are the property of Surveylab Ltd. New Zealand and International
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