Ricoh Caplio 500SE first Gps equipped digital camera
Ricoh released the first GPS-ready digital camera the Ricoh 500SE. The device, featured with an high- resolution 8MP sensor, is very solid and it was developed for outdoor photography.
The camera’s integrated precision GPS module provides for an all-in-one, easy- to-use device for geo-coding images and video at the time of capture. Also the camera is capable of receiving NMEA data streams from external GPS devices via its on-board Bluetooth radio.
Once the captured "geo-images" and "geo-video" files are transferred to a PC, they are automatically converted to shape files or merged into geo-databases for instant integration into Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
In addition to storing GPS data in the image and video files, Ricoh 500SE also utilizes a user-configurable "data dictionary" to tag fileswith workflow-related information. These attributes become part of the GIS layer table for automated database integration.
Also, a great feature is the ability to send images wirelessly to handheld devices via Bluetooth or WiFi.
For more information http://www.ricohsolutions.com/geo/
Mio DigiWalker C520 and Mio DigiWalker C250
During the CES event Mio Technology will preview two new products that will be available in the first half of 2007: Mio DigiWalker C520 and Mio DigiWalker C250.
Perfect for the fashion-conscious traveler, the Mio C520 features a widescreen 4.3" display and a low-profile design that allows it to seamlessly integrate into the styling of your automotive cockpit. Bluetooth support and unique split-screen display, which allows for address lookup or route information while the map is visible, make the Mio C520 a powerful, elegant, easy-to-use navigation solution.
Trimble GuideWorx GPS outdoor navigation solution for GPS-enabled mobile phones
At CES 2007, Trimble has announced GuideWorx GPS an application that transforms a mobile phone into a powerful handheld GPS device specifically designed for both on- and off-road navigation.
The turn-by-turn on-road navigation system for GuideWorx GPS, developed with Networks In Motion’s NAVBuilder Developer Platform, allows users to retrieve maps and other useful travel data in real-time. To plan their off-road recreation, users can access a national database of points of interests while on-the go, and the free PC mapping software offers consumers the option to pre-plan trips that can be sent wirelessly to their GPS-enabled phone.
