23rd Oct 2007 18:12
Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the US-based m2m mobile technologyarm of Telit Communications (AIM:TCM), announced today that itsGE864-PY module will enable a new cellular communications-based pettracking system being developed for Positionere. DogTracs is aninnovative m2m consumer application that allows users to pinpoint thelocation of their pets 24-hours a day from anywhere in the world viacell phone or Internet connection. Positionere plans to make DogTracsavailable to consumers at retail stores in 2008 as well as online atwww.dogtracs.com. Mobile coverage is immediately available over theT-Mobile network through RACO Wireless. £ "With DogTracs, Positionere and Xirgo have created a totallyunique consumer technology for pet owners reflecting the increasinglypervasive role m2m can play in our daily lives," said Roger Dewey,President & CEO of Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc. "Xirgo is animportant partner for Telit and we hope our ongoing collaboration willfurther advance the state of m2m in this country." £ Xirgo developed the DogTracs device to Positionere'sspecifications, and selected Telit's GE864-PY wireless communicationsmodule because it's extremely small, compact and rugged design makesit ideal for use in this type of high-vibration application.Additionally, Python(TM) open source scripting language allows theapplication to run directly on the Telit module. With its dimensionsof 30 x 30 x 2.8 mm and a weight of seven grams the GE864-PY is theworld's smallest complete platform for cellular communications withBGA assembly concept. £ Essential to ensuring minimum collar size and production costs isthe GE864-PY's ball grid array (BGA) installation concept. Telit's BGAproduct design uses tiny solder balls placed on the underside of amodule which allow for direct mounting to the application circuitboard, without the need for plugs, cables or connectors. Together, thecompact shape and easy installation reduce costs and are crucialadvantages for use in applications for the consumer market. £ "We needed a small, power-efficient and reliable wirelesscommunications module to build a tracking device that doesn't burdenthe animal. Telit's module provided the best functionality, compactdesign and most extensive reach across multiple cellular networksmaking it a perfect fit for DogTracs," said Shawn Aleman, VicePresident of Business Development of Xirgo. "DogTracs is by far themost technologically advanced and convenient way to find lost pets." £ The small device, measuring 2.85 x 1.65 x 0.75 inches and weighingonly 2.4 ounces, fits effortlessly on the collar of any pet largerthan 12 pounds. DogTracs integrates GPS and cellular antennae, as wellas a seven-day rechargeable battery. Upon placing the device on a pet,DogTracs users can set permanent geofence parameters online around ahome or pet's usual location. In addition, DogTracs enables users topush a button on the collar to generate on-demand geofences inunfamiliar settings, like at the park. The geofence mappingapplication is made possible by Wildcat Systems. When a pet crosses ageofence boundary, the pet owner is notified by email and cell phonetext message. The current location of the pet continually updatesevery two minutes until the pet is found. £ "There is no other product on the market that so simply andeffortlessly tracks pets and provides such peace of mind to pet ownersregardless of where they are throughout the world," said CharlesStewart, President & CEO of Positionere. "When selecting a wirelessmodule, we weighed all our options, and Telit just offered the perfectfeatures and dependability necessary for DogTracs." £ About Xirgo Technologies, LLC £ Xirgo Technologies, a global wireless solution provider at theforefront of wireless data transmission technology, has successfullydesigned, manufactured and deployed numerous innovative customproducts for the wireless market. Xirgo Technologies offers wirelesssolutions for data collection challenges that are as diverse andunique as our client base. This kind of synchronicity can be found inXirgo Technologies innovative solutions that span a wide range ofapplications, from environmental to telemetry, from utilities totransportation. For more information, please contact Shawn Aleman at(805) 426-5243 or [email protected]. £ About Telit Communications £ Telit is a leading global wireless technology company. Itdevelops, manufactures and markets GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA and CDMA/EVDOenterprise communication modules for machine-to-machine (m2m)applications which streamline business processes by enabling machines,devices and vehicles to communicate via mobile networks. Telit'sproducts are sold and deployed worldwide through offices in China,Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Korea, Spain,Taiwan, and the USA. Telit Communications PLC is listed on the AIM(Ticker:TCM). For more information about the company, please visitwww.telit.com. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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