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News Release from: u-blox | Subject: TruePoint precision GPS technology
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2008
GPS system provides a guide for golfers
The SkyCaddie SG5 rangefinder calculates distances automatically, providing golfers with the information they need to play on more than 17,000 golf courses in more than 45 countries.
SkyGolf and u-blox have developed TruePoint precision GPS technology in an exclusive co-operation to provide unprecedented accuracy for golfers The SkyCaddie SG5 rangefinder uses GPS to answer the oldest question in golf, "how far?", without looking for markers or wasting time pacing off distances
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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It calculates distances automatically, providing golfers with the information they need to play on more than 17,000 golf courses in more than 45 countries.
SkyGolf's IntelliGreen technology also allows golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach and quickly calculate distances to up to 40 targets at a time, helping golfers gauge distances to hazards and choose the best club for their next shot.
At the heart of the SkyCaddie SG5's rich functionality is a custom-engineered GPS receiver from Swiss GPS receiver IP manufacturer u-blox.
In the SkyCaddie SG5, TruePoint provides positioning accurate to under 1m and an fast time to first fix in a small, easy to use, hand-held device with extremely low power requirements.
This technology provides dramatically more accurate position calculations than conventional GPS receivers used in consumer GPS devices designed for less demanding applications such as hiking, hunting and boating.
The positional jitter and drift, which are inherent to other GPS positioning products and processes, is virtually eliminated.
"We have always provided superior GPS positioning in all our products and constantly strive to continue improving our products beyond those available to consumers".
"We were looking for a high-precision, reliable GPS technology for our newest golf rangefinder products to provide users with all the enhancements technology could bring to their game".
"We chose u-blox for their high-performance GPS engine and experience and integrated u-blox specific receiver algorithms which culminated in TruePoint precision GPS" said Richard Edmonson, CEO at SkyGolf.
The SkyCaddie SG5 is small enough to be worn on the belt like a mobile phone and offers intuitive menus and a rechargeable lithium battery for longer battery life.
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