To Locate a Phone or PDA GNSS/UMTS Prototype for Mass-Market Applications Jan 1, 2006 By: GÜnther Heinrichs, Jinkel, Christian Drewes, Linus Maurer, Andreas Springer, Rainer Stuhlberger, Christian Wicpalek

An important step for Galileo will be availability of hybrid Galileo/GPS receivers in combination with wireless communications network positioning capabilities for consumer applications. This article presents ideas regarding an integrated GNSS/UMTS receiver architecture to meet the needs of seamless indoor/outdoor navigation.

Getting into Pockets and Purses Antenna Counters Sensitivity Loss in Consumer Devices Nov 1, 2005 By: Brad Hurte, Oliver Leisten

Add one more to the list of challenges faced by consumer GPS-enabled devices: the human hand that holds them. Body loading significantly degrades receiver sensitivity. A dielectrically loaded quadrifilar helix antenna can ameliorate this condition.

Getting into Pockets and Purses Antenna Counters Sensitivity Loss in Consumer Devices Nov 1, 2005 By: Brad Hurte, Oliver Leisten

Add one more to the list of challenges faced by consumer GPS-enabled devices: the human hand that holds them. Body loading significantly degrades receiver sensitivity. A dielectrically loaded quadrifilar helix antenna can ameliorate this condition.

“We were having success with this technology before, but now we have all these major players launching LBS, indicative of a momentum we’ve never seen before.”

Myths and Realities of Anywhere GPS High Sensitivity versus Assisted Techniques Sep 1, 2005 By: Chris Carver

AGPS does not mean works "Anywhere" GPS. Accurately determining what will work for any given application requires a properly designed test procedure.

Where's Fido? GPS, GSM Trail Companion Canines Aug 1, 2005 By: Marty Whitford

GPS and GSM help keep tabs on canine companions.

Accurate Time Assistance Synchronizing GSM Mobile Telephones to Microseconds Jul 1, 2005 By: Peter J. Duffett-Smith, Paul Hansen

A new Matrix positioning method provides precise-time aiding to terminals in un-synchronized communications networks.

100 Million Strong Industry Eyes LBS Tipping Point May 1, 2005 By: Alan Cameron

Time has come today for location-based services. Wireless carriers, manufacturers of GPS-enabled devices, service providers, and application developers stand ready.