Expanding Sensor Markets Open New Paths for Well-Designed Database Interfaces

As the design techniques of every type of sensor improves, more and more sensing devices are increasingly used to provide machines and humans with an awareness of the situation thus helping those of us in the development world with the opportunity to design better interfaces and reach further into remote areas.
In addition to this technological [...]

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Database Driven Oil Industry Software - Yesterday and Today

The idea of creating database driven oil industry software programs for use in exploration and production was introduced in the early 1990s.  The Petrotechnical Open Software Corp’s request for information in 1991 generated a great deal of positive feedback from major companies directly involved in drilling and refining, as well as a variety of support [...]

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GPS Tracking Delivers For Businesses on the Go

Small businesses that only have a few people who run the operations have to have the ability to perform business functions when they are away from their physical offices. Being able to maintain contact with those who need to contact them is mandatory.
In addition to this, being able to manage and maintain assets that are [...]

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Bring the Database to the Building Site

At the building site, contractors need access to the company database, as well as other information.  With the right receivers, the data can be accessed remotely, via a laptop, mobile phone or other device, preventing the need for large on-site computers, lowering costs and making the foreman’s job just a little easier.
Valuable data include best [...]

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Businesses That Benefit From GPS Tracking Systems

As we become more comfortable with GPS Tracking systems that are integrated into our society, there are certain businesses that are the best fit for these devices. They complement operations by helping to insure customer service efforts, and recovering assets should they be stolen.
Here are the businesses that benefit the most from GPS Tracking systems:
Fleet
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GPS Data Collection Is Improving With The Times

As with most technologies, GPS data collection software has changed with the times, and those changes have resulted in exciting new technology which is changing the face of the industry.  The mobile customer base has necessitated adjustments to hardware and software which allow GPS to be quicker and easier to use and more flexible than [...]

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Major Athletic Complexes Can Benefit From GPS Tracking

Entities that manage and maintain outdoor athletic venues are subject to theft and vandalism on a daily basis. And, since these structures and the equipment that is required to keep them maintained are so expensive, it is mandatory that methods are instituted that will help make sure that incidents of theft and damage are kept [...]

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Piloting Your Aircraft With the Help of a VOR Navigation System

With so many hazards in the air and on the ground, it’s absolutely vital for you to know exactly where you are while flying. Most pilots today are using some sort of GPS system, but you can’t depend on them alone. If they stop working for some reason, you’ll need to scramble to use one [...]

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Database Driven Wireless Multiplexer Improves Hybrid Design Efforts

A database driven wireless multiplexer that accepts multiple frequencies and protocols from various devices—no matter which vendor or application—and converts them to a common data model could dramatically improve hybrid design efforts in GPS driven asset tracking management systems.
The same breakthrough can also contribute to the development of systems management software to direct and control [...]

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Variations on Themes Concerning Auto Navigation Systems and GPS Devices

The thematic quality of GPS navigational systems varies widely in personal use areas of activity but follows a very narrow path when considering the mapping, route planning, path tracking and other navigational rules of behavior.
Auto navigation systems and GPS devices are everywhere you turn in this day and age. You can find them in your [...]

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