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Technology moves on…..

Wednesday, November 07, 2007; Posted: 10:28 AM
Manno Switzerland, Nov 07, 2007 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- GSAT | charts | news | PowerRating -- NemeriX, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra low power, high-performance A-GPS solutions for GPS and location-based service products, today announces that its NX2 system has been chosen as the GPS solution for the SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world's first satellite messenger.

…The newly developed SPOT Messenger combines Axonn's proficiency in the development of advanced wireless technology hardware for tracking and monitoring remote assets, with NemeriX's ultra low power GPS technology and positioning expertise.

…SPOT message and tracking functions enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based on varying levels of need and to visually track the location of the SPOT satellite messenger:
* Alert 9-1-1 signals an emergency response center to dispatch emergency responders to an exact location
* Ask for Help sends a request for help to friends and family
* Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are OK
* Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows your selected contacts to track your progress using Google Maps and www.findmespot.com with password-protected security.
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