Instrumentation and Control News - Acceleration Sensor

Motion sensor-equipped cellphones elevate gaming to next level

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:35:40 +0200

The D904I model, unveiled this week, is equipped with a motion sensor that allows users to swing the handset like a tennis racket or wield it like sword to control game play. D904I was made by Mitsubishi Electric Corp,

Flexpoint Announces Technology Updates

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:19:43 +0200

The company has nearly a dozen automotive applications identified but the Bend Sensor's potential in this industry is nearly limitless. Anywhere a switch is needed, whether it is a control for seats, window or horn switches and radio buttons, the sensors can meet the need. Over the past year the company has worked on a number of applications at the request of auto manufacturers and suppliers.

Shock recorder available from Pacific Sensor Technologies

Mon, 07 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

Pacific Sensor Technologies PST-UltraShock-EB is an all-in-one compact, portable, easy to use device that will measure and record up to 174,762 measurements per channel. The PST-UltraShock-EB’s high speed communication enables complete downloads in seconds.

Motion-Sensing comes to Mobile Phones.

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:32:03 +0100

"The possibilities are endless with this technology. It's about thinking of new ways to play games, that might be played by very different people than we are used to,"

Bosch Sensortec launches triaxial acceleration sensor

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:08:27 +0100

Bosch Sensortec is expanding its product range towards miniaturized sensors. In comparison with the current generation, its size is reduced by 50 percent. Measuring only 3 mm x 3 mm x 0.9 mm, the SMB380 fits into the smallest mobile devices. Its current consumption of less than 200 µA is reported by the company to be a benchmark in the market...

Three axis sensor for consumer products

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:05:12 +0100

By introducing the SMB380, Bosch Sensortec is consistently expanding its product range towards miniaturized sensors. Half the size of previous products, the SMB380 draws less than 200µA and offers a range of features, including a programmable interrupt pin...

Triaxial digital acceleration sensor

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:02:25 +0100

The sensor logic can be configured with the help of a programmable interrupt pin to analyze high-g or low-g thresholds or to recognize gentle movements.

Apple Takes on Cell Phones

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:19:56 +0100

Advanced sensors include an accelerometer that detects when the user has rotated the device from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display accordingly. A proximity sensor detects when the user lifts the iPhone to the ear and immediately shuts off the iPhone to save power and prevent inadvertent touces until the iPhone is moved away.

XA1520 industrial accelerometer released by FGP Sensors

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:50:10 +0100

The ease of mounting, combined with its robustness, defies its tiny size and small mass, thus making the XA1520 ideal for a multitude of automotive, aeronautical, marine and general industrial applications...

Motion Sensor Headed to the DS

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:28:13 +0100

Homebrew peripheral grants DS gyroscopic technology. DSpassMe has apparently started taking pre-orders for a DS motion card that includes a "3-axis accelerometer and a single-axis gyroscope." The device is scheduled to ship around January 1st of next year.

Motion Sensor Headed to the DS; Homebrew peripheral grants DS gyroscopic technology.

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:27:24 +0100

Being that the product is not an internally-developed product from Nintendo, fans hoping to see a DS title utilizing a motion sensor shouldn't get too excited just yet. There will be no official Nintendo DS titles released that will include motion sensing support until Nintendo creates a device of their own...

Sensing an opportunity

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:05:28 +0100

“Over the last eight or ten years, we have started to pay more attention to the consumer market. Whilst the automotive market is still the largest revenue generator, the consumer market is developing quickly.”

Vid games a sensory experience

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

The technology behind motion-sensing has been around for a while, but recent technical advances have radically brought down the price - and the size. The new game controllers are the first gadgets that promise to bring the technology into the hands of millions of people, and manufacturers are now using motion sensors in other consumer products, including cell phones.

Fujitsu Boosts Performance on LifeBook Convertible Notebooks, Maximizing Mobile Workforce Productivity

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:40:16 +0100

On-the-go and in any lighting condition, the LifeBook P1610 convertible notebook delivers unsurpassed versatility with indoor/outdoor touch screen display

Fujitsu ST5100 Tablet PC Series

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

The accelerometer-based hard disk drive with Fujitsu Shock Sensor system retracts the hard drive head if a sudden movement or vibration is detected, thus reducing the possibility of data loss.