Nike+ SportWatch GPS

The digital watch keeps track of calories burned, pace and distance just like the exercise machine at the gym, but it will also — crucially — remind you when it’s time to run.
While you’re out, it will offer motivation to keep you going. And once you get back, a web-based interface uses the data from the built-in TomTom GPS sensor to show you on a map where you’ve been. You can also see your performance in various graphs and charts and set goals for the next go, if you’re so inclined.

Allowed / Supported GPS Devices

Only Garmin GPS can be processed and the data is directly uploaded on the GPS, no files are provided to the riders. GPS with USB connector will work for sure. You can choose any GPS from the list below but we prefer those GPS which have USB connector.

Here’s the complete list:

Supported Garmin GPS devices
Colorado Series:
Colorado 300, Colorado 400c, Colorado 400i,
Colorado 400t
Dakota Series:
Dakota 10, Dakota 20
Edge Series:
Edge 605, Edge 705
eTrex Series:
eTrex 10, eTrex 20, eTrex 30
eTrex Legend C, eTrex Legend CX, eTrex Legend H, eTrex Legend HCX
eTrex Summit HC
eTrex Venture CX, eTrex Venture HC
eTrex Vista C, eTrex Vista CX, eTrex Vista H, eTrex Vista HCX
Foretrex Series:
Foretrex 101, Foretrex 201, Foretrex 301, Foretrex 401
Geko Series:
Geko 201, Geko 301
GPS Series:
GPS 60
GPSMap Series:
GPSMap 60, GPSMap 62, GPSMap 78, GPSMap 378, GPSMap 478, GPSMap 62 S, GPSMap 78 S, GPSMap 276 C, GPSMap 376 C, GPSMap 60 C, GPSMap 60 CSX, GPSMap 60 CX, GPSMap 62 SC, GPSMap 62 ST, GPSMap 62 STC, GPSMap 76 C, GPSMap 76 CS, GPSMap 76 CSX, GPSMap 76 CX, GPSMap 78 SC
Montana Series:
Montana 600, Montana 650, Montana 650 T
Nüvi Series:
Nüvi 500, Nüvi 550
Oregon Series:
Oregon 200, Oregon 300, Oregon 450, Oregon 550,
Oregon 400 C, Oregon 400 i, Oregon 450 T, Oregon 550 T
Rino Series:
Rino 520, Rino 530, Rino 610, Rino 650, Rino 520 HCX, Rino 530 HCX, Rino 655 T
Zumo Series:
Zumo 220, Zumo 550, Zumo 660, Zumo 665

Shoes with GPS by Dominic Wilcox

Designer Dominic Wilcox created a utilitarian pair of kicks with LED lights on the toecaps, that illuminate to show you which way to walk. First, the wearer uploads their location via USB. The lights on the left shoe indicate the correct direction, and the lights on the right shoe are a progress bar that show you how far you have left to go.

A piece of software has been created in which the wearer plots their desired destination on a map - this location is uploaded via USB to the shoe. through the use of two microcontrollers called arduinos, a simple click of the heels, where the GPS is embedded, activates the system, with a red tag containing the unit's antenna positioned upwards.

Powered by battery, similar to that of mobile phones, data from the left shoe communicates wirelessly with the right one which shows progress via a bar of LED lights on the footwear's toe cap. a green LED is illuminated once one has arrived at their final destination. the left shoe indicates the correct direction in which to walk by way of LEDs placed in a circle.

Nokia, Samsung, Sony, Qualcomm form alliance to improve GPS coverage

Finding out where you are located when inside a mall or in a sports arena using a smartphone is difficult today because of bad GPS coverage and to deal with the issue, Nokia, Samsung, Sony and Qualcomm have formed an In-Location Alliance, to improve the indoor positioning, which is the next façade of mobile services.
Apart from improving the indoor positioning in such locations, the In-Location Alliance will also prioritise low power consumption, making the technology both easy to implement and use.
The core technologies would feature Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. These technologies are already used in mobile devices and are therefore a good starting point for the Alliance’s efforts. Pilots will be deployed starting in 2012, while integration in smartphones and other devices and the first commercial consumer applications will happen next year.

Accurate indoor positioning will open opportunities for new services. For consumers this could include receiving directions to the right products and promotions in nearby shops or using real-time navigation inside a building to help find a friend, the companies said in a statement.
The In-location Alliance members include Broadcom, CSR, Dialog Semiconductor, Eptisa, Geomobile, Genasys, Indra, Insiteo, Nomadic Solutions, Nordic Semiconductor, Nordic Technology Group, NowOn, Primax Electronics, RapidBlue Solutions, Seolane Innovation, TamperSeal, Team Action Zone and Visioglobe.
Surprisingly, important companies such as Google and Apple are missing from the list. It may be noted that earlier this year, Google had launched Maps Floor Plan Marker for Android, which is still in beta and aims to show users their location more accurately within indoor venues.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

GPS is a navigational system offering information under any weather condition from any area that falls within its range, from anywhere in and near the earth.  This project was developed in the year 1973 to break the restrictions and challenges the previous systems faced. It was initially run with the help of twenty-four satellites and became completely operational in the year 1994. The system has been modernized and developed since then.
GPS’s design is primarily based on land-based navigation systems like Decca Navigator and LORAN, developed during the Second World War period. In 1960, the first successful navigator, named Transit, was experimented on by the United Nations’ navy. It was able to provide a navigation fix of roughly once an hour and was comprised of five satellites.
The Timation satellite in 1967 was the first to implement clocks in space. After tweaking and learning from its predecessors, the Omega Navigation System became the first official global radio navigation system, during the next decade.

The Global Positioning System is owned by the Government of the United States and stewarded by the Department of Defense. Successful mobile GPS tests were done in 2004 and a modernized satellite navigation system was launched in the year 2005. It has become a handy tool for people around the world.

NAVSOP

A new system have been developed to protect military vehicles from GPS jamming by using already existing radio waves to locate rather than relying on GPS satellite signals. The system uses cell phone, Wi-Fi, and TV signals to locate a person or a vehicle but can even use GPS jamming signals to correctly get a position fix.

Known as NAVSOP, this technology scavenges radio signals from the air and can work indoors or even underground where wimpy GPS satellite signals can’t reach. This technology could replace GPS in the future.

Garmin Fenix

Garmin came out with a new GPS watch called Garmin Fenix.
Some of the highlights of Garmin Fenix, in addition to the GPS receiver of course, is the compass, altimeter, barometer, and the optional external ANT connected temperature sensor. Some other features include the ability to plan trips and create routes, record waypoints, and record GPS bread crumb trails. You can also navigate to coordinates if you wish. You also get a 3-axis electronic compass to get your heading even when you’re stationary.

Fenix, which is water proof to 50 meters can last 50 hours in GPS mode and up to 6 weeks in plain watch mode.

Garmin dezl 760 Truck Navigator

Garmin today announced dezl 760, another truck gps navigation system from the company with a 7″ screen. A new feature on the new Dezl 760 is the Active Lane Guidance feature which tries to help truckers with intersections and lanes. Other features include the ability to log hours of service, and a loud speaker so you can hear over the engine.

Other features of the new Garmin dezl760lmt include truck-specific routes and turn-by-turn directions based on vehicle’s size and weight. Another logging feature on this new Garmin is the fuel usage and it also has fleet management interface.

Timex Ironman Run Trainer GPS Watch

Timex Ironman Run Trainer was designed for runners who want to say goodbye to repetitive loops, complicated mapping and over-planning. With a large, easy-to-read, customizable display, you can see exactly what you want during a workout. Plus the 8-hour battery life and 50m water resistance give you the reliability you need from a training tool. Don’t let training get in the way, enjoy the freedom of running and let the Run Trainer system do the rest.

Features

• GPS-Enabled Watch Measures Pace, Speed, Distance and More in Real-Time
• SiRF star IV GPS Technology
• Highly Customizable
• Easy-to-Read Screen Shows Three- or Four-Lines of Data
• Interval Timers
• Alerts
• 15-Workout Memory
• 49 mm (1.9 in) case width
• Display Size – 2.8 cm tall (1.1 in) x 2.5 cm wide (1 in)
• Resin strap with buckle closure
• Acrylic lens
• Water resistant to 50 meters
• HRM Sensor is Timex Flex-Tech Digital 2.4 MHz
• Data fields

Garmin Marine Network GPSMAP 4012

The power of networking meets the brilliance of great design in this large-screen chartplotter, which serves as your all-in-one "nerve centre" for the Garmin Marine Network. The GPSMAP 4012 has crisp, video-quality resolution on a large 30.7cm XGA display as well as a worldwide, satellite-enhanced basemap. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar and radar. For even more enhanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision card.
View High-res Video and Graphics

The 4012 features a worldwide basemap with high-quality satellite images in place of more traditional maps. And for more detail, you can add maps easily with the SD card slot without having to connect to a computer. The 4012's high-speed processor draws maps quickly, and its simple intuitive interface makes navigating easy. To keep tabs on your engine room or other areas of your boat, you can also connect a live video feed with the 4012's video input and output options.