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Citation

Rigelsford, J. (2002), "Internet page", Sensor Review, Vol. 22 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2002.08722bag.001

Internet page

http://www.marslabs.com/Mars Labs, Inc.

Keywords: Data, Data capture

Mars Labs is an engineering-driven company focused on the data acquisition tools market. They aim to become an industry leader in providing next generation data acquisition systems and intends to revolutionise mechanical and automotive design by providing data acquisition systems that simplify the testing process.

Their first in a series of new products is EBRT, a small, rugged, lightweight, low power data acquisition system engineered for the automotive industry. EBRT is TCP/IP compatible and is designed for on-road and off-road vehicle testing, having 32 multifunction input channels, 32 OBDII channels, 16 GPS channels and 2 audio I/O channels.

This is a small but superb site which provides details about the company and EBRT, specification sheets and images. Overall, it is well worth visiting.

http://www.andreaelectronics.com/ index.htmAndrea Electronics

Keywords: Microphone

Andrea Electronics is a developer of hardware and software microphone technologies. Their products optimise the performance of speech-enabled applications for telematics systems and auto PCs, Internet telephony, voice-enabled web browsing, desktop dictation, audio/video conferencing, Internet appliances and other voice user interfaces.

Their products include the adaptive Digital Super Directional Array (DSDA) 2.0, Pureaudio 2.0 a digital noise cancelling algorithm, Echostop an advanced acoustic echo canceller, and the Digital Finding and Tracking Array (DFTA).

This is a well presented website with an interesting selection of products.

http://www.motorola.com/ies/telematics/ htmls/iradio/index.htmlMotorola Inc.

Keywords: Motorola, Radio

Over seventy years ago Motorola produced the first mass market car radio. Today, the Motorola iRadio Telematics System software enables the convergence of information and entertainment (infotainment) in and out of the car. It provides personalised music, news, sports, stocks, and weather; server-based navigation and traffic information; and access to e-mail, voice mail, points-of-interest, and other productivity applications.

As might be expected this is a well presented and informative website that is well worth a visit.

http://www.travroute.com /TravRoute

Keywords: Travel

TravRoute produces GPS route guidance and mapping technology.

A superb site with highly desirable products.

http://www.delphiauto.com/Delphi Automotive Systems

Keywords: Automation

Delphi Automotive Systems, is a leading global supplier of automotive systems, modules and components. Delphi applies its unique systems integration approach to OEM concerns regarding automotive safety; comfort, convenience and connectivity; vehicle integration; and the environment.

This is another superb website that provides corporate information, technical papers, NexTech innovations, and a virtual press room. Access to some parts of the site requires a user ID and password.

http://www.sensopart.com/SensoPart

Keywords: Sensors

SensoPart develops and markets sensors for all industrial applications, with a main emphasis on optoelectronic sensors. Typical application areas of their products include the car industry, machine construction, storing and materials handling technology, packaging technology, textile industry, and food industries.

Overall, this is a disappointing website.

http://www.fujifilm.comFuji Photo Film USA, Inc.

Keywords: Fuji

Fujifilm produces audio and video products, cameras, computer products, digital printers, film, one-time-use cameras, and photofinishing equipment.

A very good site.

http://www.olympus.com/Olympus Optical Company

Keywords: Precision instruments

Olympus was established in 1919 as Takachiho Seisakusho and changed their name in 1949. They focus on precision equipment and opto-digital systems, including: imaging and information systems, medical systems, and industrial instruments.

This is a very good site that contains lots of pictures and product information.

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http://www.xbow.comCrossbow Technology, Inc.

Keywords: Sensors

Founded in 1995, Crossbow Technology, Inc., is a leading supplier of intelligent sensors and wireless intelligent sensors for commercial, industrial, aviation, and aerospace markets. They develop, manufacture and market a wide range of acceleration, tilt, magnetic and inertial sensors and sensor-based analogue and digital subsystems. Their embedded measurement sensor and control subsystems combine silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology with the company's digital signal processing (DSP) software architecture.

This site is also available in Japanese.

http://www.arri.com/Arri

Is an excellent site from the world's leading manufacturer of cameras, lighting, digital systems, and film projectors for TV and film productions. They are also involved in medical technology.

This website contains details of new products, press releases, trade shows and special events, news and company history.

Jon Rigelsford