CPS to Bring Advanced Location-Based Technology to Intel Wireless Products; CPS' E-OTD Technology to Enable Accurate, Location-Based Services in Phones, PDAs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CAMBRIDGE, UK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2002 Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd (CPS) today announced it is working with Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking to integrate its E-OTD (Enhanced Observed Time Difference) See mobile positioning. high accuracy location technology into a range of its products aimed at the wireless and handheld market segments. Intel is working with CPS to integrate E-OTD technology into a range of mobile devices running Intel(R) Personal Internet Client Architecture (Intel PCA (tool, programming) PCA - A dynamic analyser from DEC giving information on run-time performance and code use. ) building blocks. This will enable users of PDAs and smartphones to take advantage of a growing number of commercial location based services in the U.S. and beyond. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. recent research(1), the location-based services See mobile positioning. market will grow from around $1bn worldwide this year to an estimated $15bn worldwide by 2007. It is predicted that consumer-driven "infotainment" services - such as "where's my nearest?" and "friend finder" along with news, traffic conditions, proximity and community services - will drive market take-up. "Location based services are a critical capability for mobile platforms," said Tony Sica, vice president of marketing for Intel's Wireless Communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and Computing Group. "We believe Intel PCA provides a solid platform to help realize the potential of location services See mobile positioning. . It is an open platform that supports rich applications and leading location determination technologies like E-OTD." According to Chris Wade, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CPS, today's announcement is further validation of E-OTD as a global standardised location technology: "This is hugely significant for E-OTD - and will further drive the availability of location-enabled devices on a global basis to support the expanding market for commercial and personal safety services." (1) ARC Group: "Location -based Services" August 2002 About CPS: Cambridge Positioning Systems Limited (CPS) is the key enabler for high accuracy location in the GSM wireless world. Its innovative E-OTD (Enhanced Observed Time Difference) technology allows network operators to develop new services that improve the safety of their customers and deliver profitable applications. Regarded as the location standard for the GSM market, E-OTD (Enhanced Observed Time Difference) uses sophisticated mathematical algorithms to determine a user's position. CPS has licensed this cost effective technology -deployed in both the wireless network and the mobile device - to leading global vendors for integration into their network infrastructure products. Technology trials and deployments are currently underway in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. |
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