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Shimmer Research has added to their sensing range with the addition of a GPS expansion module for the Shimmer platform. The module provides accurate location and global time to sensing applications, along with ambient data via a pressure / temperature sensor integrated onto the GPS daughter-board.

The GPS module maintains the wearable form factor associated with Shimmer, with a small size (53mm x 32mm x 23mm) and light overall weight (32grams). The assembled unit provides an impressive list of sensing capabilities combining Shimmer’s integrated motion sensors (Accelerometer and Tilt/Vibration), with GPS, Temperature, and Barometric pressure sensing.

The module has received robust pre-launch interest from industry and researchers, with the Shimmer GPS already being used for people tracking, sports informatics, and maritime monitoring. Enquiries have also been received in the areas of transport, logistics, defence, and the social sciences with particular attention given to the ability to develop globally synchronized sensing systems via the GPS’s accurate timing capacity.

One of the key features of the module is the provision of raw data, with no proprietary software or predefined analysis parameters.  As outlined by Kieran Daly (VP of Business Development) the ‘Shimmer GPS hardware enables researchers to interpret data specific to their application requirements, unlike many end user, domain focused GPS products currently available. For industry, the Shimmer GPS module can be used as the hardware to develop customised commercial solutions with a faster time to market – driving business growth’.

Driver and test application code for the GPS module are available in the TinyOS Sourceforge/Googlecode repositories, with a user manual available to new and existing customers via the download section of the website. Separate drivers provide support for both the GPS and Pressure Sensor modules, and test applications demonstrate the use of both.

The GPS Development Kit, and GPS Module are now available, and can be purchased via our online store.

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Shimmer 2R, the latest revision of the Shimmer platform has been released and is now available to purchase from our online store. Changes to the platform include a lower power Accelerometer, new Bluetooth radio module, new 802.15.4 radio module, and a smaller more functional enclosure.

The Shimmer 2R platform has improved battery voltage monitoring, and the ability to measure/calculate instantaneous operating current. This new functionality will benefit customers seeking to develop resource aware applications. The new 802.15.4 radio module, developed by Shimmer Research and titled SR7, has FCC, IC, and ETSI certification and is also utilised on the recently launch Span Platform for low power standards based communication.

New Features of the Shimmer 2R Platform:

• New 3 Axis Accelerometer: Freescale MMA7361 1.5/6g Micropower MEMs Accelerometer

• New Shimmer Research SR7 Radio Module: 802.15.4 Radio Module with Chipcon CC2420, Chip Antenna. The SR7 has FCC, IC, and ETSI Certification.

• New Class 2 Bluetooth™ Radio: Roving Networks RN-42 with soft-power control and improved low-power and master-mode.

• Power Monitoring: Improved battery voltage monitoring and the ability to measure/calculate operating current.

• More Functional Case Design.

The release of Shimmer 2R coincides with the release of a full range of new enclosures. The new case design is 25% smaller in volume than the previous generation Shimmer unit, and offers greater functionality on the expansion modules.

For more details on the Shimmer 2R platform download the capabilities overview, or for registered users of our members section, download the Shimmer 2R manual.

The purchase tab on the Shimmer Research site has gone live as of today – 24th of September.

Customers will now be able to purchase Shimmer Development kits and associated hardware at any time via our secure and easy to use online shop.

To visit the store click on this link.

The Shimmer Team.