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Skyhook Wireless And Texas Instruments Enhance GPS And Wi-Fi

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by Staff Writers
Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Feb 20, 2009
Skyhook Wireless has announced that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will integrate Skyhook's XPS - the world's first hybrid positioning system - into TI's mobile connectivity solutions.

Skyhook's XPS software solution will enable hybrid location positioning capabilities on TI's NaviLink 6.0 and WiLink 6.0 solutions and on select future platforms.

Skyhook's XPS produces accurate location information by detecting Wi-Fi access points, raw GPS readings and cellular IDs, and comparing this information against a known database of geo-located points.

By taking advantage of a range of signal capabilities within the device, the XPS technology accurately determines a location in less than a second, minimizing power consumption to meet consumers' expectations for an accurate location read wherever they live, work and play.

"TI's connectivity technology already enables tens of millions of location-aware mobile devices in the market today," said Ram Machness, system and software marketing manager, wireless connectivity solutions, TI.

"Combining Skyhook's technology with TI's NaviLink and WiLink offerings will further enhance these marketing-leading technologies, driving a more ubiquitous location based services (LBS) experience."

Mobile phones with GPS and Wi-Fi are driving an explosion in the number and type of location-based applications and services. Now TI's NaviLink and WiLink products, enhanced with Skyhook XPS, provide customers with more superior location coverage and performance.

"The combination of Wi-Fi and GPS-based location technologies is perfect for mobile devices such as Smartphones, media players and Netbook computers," said Michael Shean, senior vice president of business development for Skyhook Wireless.

"Skyhook Wireless continues to work with TI to enhance the accuracy of anytime, anywhere location services driven by TI's connectivity platforms."

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