Geotate has developed a software-based GPS system that could overcome many of the challenges inherent in today's geo-tagging systems in cameras, personal navigation devices and mobile phones. Geotate was spun off from semi-conductor firm NXP, following the development of the 'Capture and Process' GPS platform. The software captures and stores a short burst of available satellite data rather than taking the time, processing power and battery life to acquire a satellite fix.
The data is then processed via web-based services, either in real time or at a later date. Geotate claims that this method dramatically reduces the cost and power requirements of handling GPS satellite signals, removing hurdles for the use of GPS signals in resource-limited devices such as cameras and location-loggers. The company reckons that the technology will allow mainstream camera makers to enter into the market for GPS in consumer devices, a sector analyst firm IMS Research predicts will increase five-fold by 2011.
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