Now mobile phones will guide blind people

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Soon mobile phone will guide blind people in finding their way. Sweden based company, Mobile Sorcery AB is developing the software, which will guide sight impaired and blind people with voice advisories from their mobile phones. This is the first high-tech software related navigation system project, which is a part of Stockholm’s Project of Easy Access for the visually impaired program. The software is for the prototype system, which uses a Nokia 6300 Symbian phone with earphones and a separate GPS unit linked to the mobile phone through Bluetooth SIG technology. Another Swedish company, Astando AB will provide a application, which is linked to a geographic information system (GIS) to the guidance system. The navigation platform locates users and plots a path to the destination by using a highly detailed GIS created and maintained by the city for street maintenance and traffic management purposes. The voice enabled guide alerts users for upcoming turns and obstacles through early warning rather than instructing every move. Users would be able to enter their own data, like noting the parked vehicle and other users would be alerted to it through an update of the GIS database. According to Tomas Upp�g�rd, CEO of Mobile Sorcery, the company has designed all the client software, which resides on the mobile phone. There is also standard voice synthesis solution from Acapela Group. He said that standard GPS is not so good, so the company is evaluating other positioning technologies including some rather accurate dead-reckoning software to account for the user’s movements, and use of RFID and Bluetooth tags on certain objects and obstacles. Image Credit: Luxury Launches Via: Computer World

Verizon Wireless to launch ESPN sports on mobile phones

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Soon US customers would be able to watch ESPN sports programs on their mobile phones. Verizon Wireless, the second biggest U.S. mobile phone service announced that the company will soon launch ESPN sports applications on its VCast service. Verizon Communications has partnered with Vodafone Group to provide this service in mobile phones. The service, ESPN MVP allows sports fan to get news, scores, video highlights, alerts for scoring updates and other sports related content. The application will also offer other exclusive features, like team management, which will allow subscribers to update players and teams from their cell phones. The service also includes ESPN Insider and ESPN BottomLine content. Subscribers of Verizon’s VCast V Pak, which provides unlimited data usage for $15 a month, would be able to access the ESPN MVP service with paying any additional charges. While subscribers of he $3-a-day VCast pass would not be to access the service. Users can simply download the service from Verizon’s Get It Now service. Initially, the ESPN MVP would be available on the LG Chocolate, the LG VX8300, LG VX8600, the Motorola Razr V3c and V3m and MotoKrzr K1m. Later on, Verizon will offer the service to other phones also. ESPN is already providing the Mobile ESPN application to other mobile operators, like Sprint Nextel. ESPN also maintains a Wireless Application Protocol, or WAP, site that anyone with mobile browser and connection to a wireless data network can access. Image Credit: Playfuls & Baig Via: Reuters

Trango unveils TrangoLINK-45, multi-band high-speed wireless system for international market

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A leader in high-performance fixed wireless products, Trango Broadband Wireless has launched the new multi-band high speed wireless point-to-point bridging system, named TrangoLINK-45 for international markets. The TrangoLINK-45 provides multiple frequency bands like 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 or 5.8 Ghz with one radio, which allows valuable operational flexibility in high noise floor areas. The system delivers up to 45 Mbps of usable data throughput and features Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) and Adaptable Rate Modulation by using the OFDM technology. The DFS feature offers automatic detection of radar signal interference and dynamically switches witches to a clear channel while operating in the 5.3 and 5.4 GHz frequency bands. Thus the system offers enhanced signal integrity and data rate reliability. The system comes in three models, which are approved for operation in Canada, Europe (EU) and other international markets. Two models are featured with integrated dual-polarity patch panel antennas (19 dBi and 23 dBi), while the third model is featured with two external connectors for a higher gain dual-polarity dish antenna. Other features of the models are given below: 1. Software-selectable antenna polarity 2. Eliminates the need for on-site physical adjustment of antennas. Vural Kalafat, Vice President of Marketing for Trango Broadband Wireless, said, TrangoLINK-45 delivers unsurpassed performance for value and brings Trango Broadband Wireless one step closer to being the ultimate wireless connectivity source.

Yahoo! launches OneSearch, mobile search portal in India

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World’s second largest Search Engine and Internet service provider, Yahoo! has launched its One Search Beta service in Indian market. Yahoo! One Search is available on its exclusive web portal, in.m.yahoo.com. Yahoo! has launched this service in other six Asian countries, including Malaysia and Singapore. One Search is basically a keyword search on the mobile web. Users can access Yahoo!OneSearch on their mobile browser through GPRS connection. Initially the service is available on GSM mobile phones not on CDMA mobile phones. Even users can access content on news. Finance, weather, images and Flickr on their OneSearch portal. Yahoo! has tied up with several content providers to offer better search results using its own search technology. The company will also open up the portal to advertisers in the form of sponsored links and display advertising. These ads will allow users to interact other sites or by connecting them through a call. Yahoo! has included its global clients like Pepsi for advertisement. Yahoo! has already open its OneSerach portal for mobile publishers in US. Yahoo! has already launched Yahoo! Go mobile service in India, which allows users to access services like Yahoo! Mail and Yahoo! Messenger on their mobile phones. David Ko, vice-president, president and general manager of Connected Life Asia, said, It understands what busy consumers are looking for when they are on the move and brings up relevant answers in the first screen. Image Credit: Back Office & Search Views Via: DN India

Arima selects SPIRIT’s Mobile Voice & Video Engine for its smart phones

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Taiwan based leading firm in ODM, Arima Communications has selected the world’s leading provider of embedded voice, video and audio software products, SPIRIT DSP for its integrated mobile voice and video processing solution to its smart phones. Arima has lincensed SRS WOW HD audio and bass enhancement technology for its high end Windows mobile phones. According to the agreement, now, SPIRIT can implement SRS WOW HD audio solutions as part of their handsets designs to streamline the licensing process. The company will provide SRS branded audio solutions to wireless handset makers and service providers worldwide. SRS WOW HD improves the performance of compressed audio and also provides optimized bass response, high frequency definition and clarity. It also expands audio field and more natural sound, which increases the listeners involvement in the multi-media experience. The technology delivers the highest quality of sound over stereo earphones as well as it can be used to tune each handset’s speaker or speakers to attain maximum sound quality, dynamic range and imaging. Michael Franzi, vice president of sales – licensing, SRS Labs said Arima’s dedication to delivering the best possible multimedia experience and subsequent adoption of SRS WOW HD is an important design partnership for SRS Labs, which will further elevate the SRS WOW HD brand in the 21 million unit- a-year global Window’s Mobile phone market. We look forward to broadening our relationship with Arima and marketing this ‘total solution’ through joint marketing efforts and innovative technology and product advancements. Image Credit: China & MSDN Via: Sys

D-Link unveils DL-1160 for home and office wireless netwoking

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The end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, D-Link has launched the D-Link Wireless G Access Point (DAP-1160), a flexible solution to set up wireless network or extends the range of an existing wireless network. The D-Link’s DAP-1160 incorporates Linux, an Open source based software, dedicated for developers. DAP 1160 allows you to share your broadband Internet connectivity across multiple computers with the new D-Link Wireless Access Point. The DAP-1160 allows you to operate on various numbers of different devices, which are given below: 1) An Access Point to act as central hub for wireless users 2) An AP Client to connect with another Access Point 3) A workgroup Bridge to join two wireless workgroups together 4) A Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all dead spots. The DAP-1160 enables users to quickly create a wireless network and it in-built DHCP client automatically detects IP address from clients on the network. The DAP-1160 can transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps and it has also Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g, so that it can connect and incorporate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client devices. The DAP-1160 has 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security protect networks and wireless data against unauthorised access. The Access Point also provides MAC address filtering and the Disable SSID Broadcast function to limit outsider’s access to home and office networks Andrew Mulholland, D-Link Marketing Manager, UK and Ireland, said, D-Link products are well known for being easy to set up and to use, and the DAP-1160 is no exception. “In addition to being easy to use, it is also highly scalable and demonstrates D-Link’s understanding of customers’ ever-changing network requirements.

3G mobile services arrive in Nepal

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Now citizens of Nepal would be able to use 3G mobile services in their mobile phones. Nepal Telecom (NT), the state-run communication supplier has launched third generation (3G) mobile services on May 17, 2007. The service is being launched on the occasion of the International Telecom Day. According to NT officials, Nepal is going to become the first country in the South Asia region, where 3G mobile services would be launched. According to Buddhi Acharya, Director of NT, the SIM card for 3G services would be cost 64.5 U.S. Dollars (around 4,195 Nepali rupees) and it would be similar to that prepaid mobiles. Initially, the 3G mobile services would be available to area within the Ring Road in the capital city of Kathmandu. NT has also fixed Rs 10/min for video conferencing facilities. It has fixed 2 paisa per byte rate for video streaming, which is roughly equal to Rs 3 per minute. According to the Mobile World data, Nepal Telecom ended last year with an estimated 690,000 customers. This gives them a 67% market share Nepal Telecom ended last year with an estimated 690,000 customers according to data from The Mobile World. This gives them a 67% market share. Image Credit: CDG & 3G Via: Cri English

LocatioNet selects DigitalGlobe’s global satellite imagery for its amAze mobile services

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A leading provider of mobile mapping and location applications, LocatioNet Systems Ltd., has partnered with the provider of the world’s highest-resolution imagery and geospatial information products, DigitalGlobe to adds DigitalGlobe’s global satellite imagery in its amAze mobile service. This joint venture will offer services to mobile phone users and generate revenue from the emerging mobile advertisement model. This would be the first time that worldwide voice-guided GPS navigation is enabled over high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial photos on mobile phones through external or internal GPS receiver. Now amAze mobile service will provide services to any regular, Java enabled mobile phone with navigation and local search information over maps and DigitalGlobe satellite imagery in Europe and North America. Users can receive full voice-guided navigation feature through any Bluetooth GPS device. AmAze support more than 100 Java enabled mobile phones. Soon Windows mobile and BlackBerry versions would be released. Jill Smith, CEO of DigitalGlobe said, Our satellite imagery and aerial photos provide a useful dimension to GPS navigation. The fact that amAze is capable of using our imagery archive for navigation on regular phones opens the opportunity for people around the world to experience the benefits of content-rich mapping layer. We look forward to supplying LocatioNet with the highest-resolution satellite imagery available. Image Credit: GIS Development & Mobile Ent Via: Webitpr

NewStep and Paragon complete certification for GSM/VoWLAN dual-mode handset

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The leader in convergence solutions for carriers and enterprises, NewStep Networks, Inc., and a global technology provider of VoWLAN handsets and solutions, Paragon Wireless, announced that both companies have completed their interoperability certification for Paragon’s latest GSM/VoWLAN dual-mode handset hipi 2300 with an integrated Voice Call Continuity (VCC) client. The hipi-2300 is Paragon Wireless’ newest addition to its Microsoft Windows Mobile dual-mode handset technology. The hipi-2300 utilizes the Paragon’s proven VoWLAN/GSM dual-mode technology and also includes the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system to further expand the usability and functionality of this extremely versatile smartphone. NewStep is actively engaged in partnerships with various complementary handset manufacturers and other client suppliers to expand the market, so that operator around the globe can utilize their The joint venture is based on NewStep’s interoperability program, an initiative, which fulfills the demands of market. Craig Gosselin, NewStep Networks’ chief marketing officer, said, Handset manufacturers’ continuing interest in interoperability with our solution clearly demonstrates not only the value of the NewStep offering but also the forward momentum of the service convergence market. Successful completion of such interoperability testing underscores NewStep’s commitment to furthering the adoption of fixed-mobile convergence in a variety of key technologies that will provide our customers with a multi-vendor, multi-technology solution.

T-Mobile’s Wing runs Windows Mobile 6 operating system

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Now, US mobile phone users use Microsoft’s latest Windows Mobile on their T-Mobile’s cell phone. USA based company, T-Mobile will launch its first mobile phone in the US with Microsoft’s latest version of Windows Mobile. The company has signed two year contract with Microsoft to run Windows Mobile 6 on its smart phones, which can handle e-mail, documents and web browsing in addition to phone calls. The T-Mobile Wing comes with improved e-mail handling and higher security. The cost of T-Mobile Wing is around $299. The Wing is featured with 40-key keyboard, which slides out from underneath the 2.8 touch screen. The T-Mobile Wing has following features, which are given below: 1) The T-Mobile comes Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile version, which allows users to read e-mail with embedded images and graphics. Even it can receive mail from Windows Live Hotmail and also supports Live’s instant messaging program and Web search. 2) The synchronization of data with Windows Vista computers through Bluetooth wireless connections has been simplified. 3) The has upgraded security features. If it is used in conjunction with Microsoft’s latest software for corporate e-mail servers, the memory of lost or stolen device, it can be wiped remotely through owner’s Outlook account with no need to call IT department. 4) The T-Mobile can encrypt the files stored on removable memory cards and it can also send and receive e-mail, which can be controlled by Information Rights Management. 5) It also allows users to search remotely stored e-mail and corporate address book. The T-Mobile Wing lacks a third-generation broadband cellular network in the U.S., to fulfill this gap, the Wing has capability to connect Wi-Fi hotspots. Currently, Windows Mobile 6 is available to download for T-Mobile’s Dash smart phone. Soon, Dash phones will available with the new pre-installed software. Image Credit: UK Gizmodo & PDA DB Via: Town hall