Triband modules gain Matrix location

Triband GSM/ GPRS wireless modem module designs are now available from TTPCom with high accuracy location functionality based on Matrix technology from Cambridge Positioning Systems.

Triband GSM/ GPRS wireless modem module designs are now available from TTPCom with high accuracy location functionality based on Matrix technology from CPS (Cambridge Positioning Systems).

The integration of CPS' award-winning Matrix location software provides a cost effective method of delivering fast and accurate location fixes.

TTPCom's flexible and compact ITM338 and ITM339 modules are designed to fit a wide range of applications within the rapidly growing machine-to-machine (M2M) and consumer markets.

Each module meets all operator and regulatory requirements and uses the same high quality silicon and software that the world's leading manufacturers rely on.

The integration of CPS's Matrix location technology enables the modules to be rapidly located to an accuracy of better than 100m.

The modules use the existing GSM network infrastructure to transfer location information to the network using Standard GPRS or SMS.

This greatly reduces the rollout costs traditionally associated with high accuracy mobile location technology.

Matrix will also work effectively indoors and in urban environments where satellite-based systems fail to perform and, because Matrix integration requires only a software upgrade to the mobile device, this technology provides cost and size advantages over GPS solutions.

Chris Wade, Chief Executive of CPS said: "Operators around the world are actively evaluating and selecting Matrix as the location technology of choice for GSM.

The availability of these new Matrix-enabled devices offers more choice to the market and significantly lowers the cost of entry for end users seeking high accuracy location capability to support corporate and enterprise services".

"This new development will also further strengthen our relationship with TTPCom and we look forward to working closely with the company on the significant new opportunities that are now emerging".

Stephen Larder, MD of TTPCom's module business adds: "Our GPRS technology is considered by many to be the best in the market as it has been adopted in a broad cross section of leading products world-wide".

"We are delighted to be able to enhance the functionality of our already popular module designs to enable new market opportunities".

"In particular, our Matrix-enabled modules address needs where previously the high cost, complexity and power-consumption of GPS-based solutions has greatly limited the adoption of location based applications".

The modules will be showcased at the 3GSM World Congress 2005 in Cannes in February where both TTPCom (Stand A3) and CPS (Stand C21) are exhibiting.

Potential uses for these new devices include: discreet tracking devices for vehicles for both personal safety and logistics; tracking of "at risk" individuals including workers, children and security personnel; resource tracking of high value devices including laptops and cargoes.

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