SPOT LLC Continues to Pioneer Innovation in Satellite

About SPOT LLC

• A subsidiary od Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT)
  

• Provides emergency notification technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe.
• Product family uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and the Globalstar network to transmit message and GPS coordinates to others including an international rescue coordination centre.

SPOT satellite coverage works around the world:

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe and Australia Northen and Central
• South America
• North-Eastern Asia

Today's smartphones provide mobile social connection. But when users go off-grid, their smartphone needs help. SPOT connect provides connectivity to global communication satellites for sending location-based messages from around town or areas outside of cellular phone coverage.

By simply downloading the SPOT Connect application, SPOT Connect wirelessly synchs via Bluetooth with smartphone operating system like Android. SPOT message features are then initiated using the SPOT Connect app on the smart device.

Additional Benefits:

1. Bluetooth wireless connection.
2. Send location-based messages via satellite to others delivered as SMS text or email.
3. To determine location and Globalstar satellite network to transmit that information to personal contacts or an international emergency response center.
4. Provide GPS functionality to non-GPS devices.
5. Store up to 10 predefined messages for quick reference and sending.

Peter Dalton said:

" For the tome ever, urban professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and world travelers can utilize cost-efficient, personal satellite communications directly from their smartphone."

" When paired with SPOT Connect your everyday smartphone overcome traditional limitations associated witk cellular coverage, keeping you better connected to your personal contacts and social groups like Facebook and Twitter when you want to be."

See you next time!

References:
https://www.findmespot.eu/fr/pressroom/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=364:spot-unveils-revolutionary-new-spot-connect-for-smartphones&catid=23:press-room&Itemid=45
www.satprnews.com/tag/spot-llc/
www.nasahackspace.org/2011/.../spot_unveils_revolutionary_new.html

World's Smallest 64GB Solid State Disk!

A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. SSD are distinguished from traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which are electromechanical devices containing spinning disks and movable read/write heads.

As of 2010, most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, which retains memory even without power. SSDs is using volatile random-access memory (RAM) also exist for situations which require even faster access, but do not necessarily need data persistance after power loss, or use external power or batteries to maintain the data after power is removed.

A Hybrid Drive= HDD+SDD. In May 2010, Seagate launched the Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive. The SSD portion of new drive is also now a larger 4 GB, compared to 256 MB in th epast.


Compare to traditional HDDs, SSDs are typically less susceptible to physical shock, quiter, and have lower access time and latency. SSDs use the same interface as hard disk drives, thus easily replacing them in kosr applications.

NAND Flash uses floating-gate transistors, but they are connected in a way that resembles a NAND gate. These group are then connected via some additional transistors to a NOR-style bit line array. NAND flash uses tunnel injection for writing and tunnel release for erasing. NAND flash, memory forms the core of the removable USB storage devices known as USB flash drives, as well as most memory card formats and solid-state drives available today.


See you soon!

References:

http://www.technama.com/2010/world%E2%80%99s-smallest-64gb-solid-state-disk/

http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Flash+memory#NAND_flash

http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/solid+state+disk

http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Hybrid+drive

A new way to NANO- The new iPod nano with Multi-Touch

Remixed for fingertips

Ipod nano with multi-touch is designed to be easy, intuitive, and fun- just likes music. And it’s even smaller, so music can be an even bigger part of just about everything.

Music has a whole new feel.

iPod nano has been completely redesigned with Multi-Touch- the same technology that makes iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch so amazing. Now it’s half the size and even easier to play. And everything you want to hear is just a tap or swipe away.
Turn up the color.
In sleek anodized aluminium and seven bright colors, iPod makes a huge statement: you are, most definitely, ready to rock.



Pixels that pop.

Show off ypur album art. Photos, and the color-coordinated wallpaper on the 1.5-inch color display with 240-by-240 pixel resolution. It’s tiny yet stunning.




Clip on and cut loose.

The new built-in clip makes it easy to move to the music. Just clip iPod nano to ypur sleeve, jacket, or bag. And wherever you go, your favourite tunes are right where you need them.



Plug into the groove.

With the built-in 30-pin connector, you can easily plug iPod nano into your car stereo system, your speakers at home, and many other products made for iPod.





It fits your fingers.

iPod nano is 46 percent smaller, 42 percent lighter, and 100 percent made for music with Multi-Touch. It’s the perfect size for a tap or a swipe, so fingertips feel right at home.


MULTI-TOUCH BASICS




Home screen

Swipe left to see additional icons. Toreturn home from other screens, swipe right, or touch and hold anywhere. (swipe)





Multi-Touch

Tap to select items. Swipe up or down to browse lists. Rotate the screen using two fingers. Double-tap to zoom photos. (rotate)




Custom Home Screens

Touch and hold an icon until it jiggles, then drag it to a new location. Press Sleep/Wake when finished. (drag)





Song controls

Tap an album cover to show song controls. Swipe left to see Repeat, Genius, and Shuffle controls. Shake iPod nano to shuffle songs.





Genius

Tap Genius Mixes to hear songs that go great together. Or, create a Genius playlist by playing a song like, and tapping the song control.




FM radio

Tap to show radio controls. Flick the radio dial to change stations, or tap to set favourites. Swipe left to show Live Pause controls.



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