1 February 2008
Mio Technology has announced the forming of a partnership with Qualcomm to develop connected PND products. These new devices will leverage Qualcomm's QST1100 chipset to deliver industry-leading GPS performance and cellular connectivity for real-time traffic updates, voice call capabilities and more, stated Mio.
With the new strategic partnership, Mio looks to offer consumers a next generation GPS device that goes beyond traditional A to B navigation, the company said. With real-time content, search capabilities and more, Mio's connected PNDs will provide a uniquely dynamic navigation experience that can be customized for any lifestyle.
Qualcomm's QST1100 chipset is the first solution to integrate application processing, GPS and cellular connectivity into a single chip for ubiquitous connectivity and sleeker form-factors, highlighted the company. The QST1100 chipset leverages Qualcomm's gpsOne technology that supports several modes of operation including: Assisted-GPS and Standalone-GPS as well as gpsOneXTRA Assistance technology for enhanced Standalone-GPS performance. Currently, more than 300 million devices around the world leverage gpsOne technology for accurate, ubiquitous positioning capabilities, the company claimed.
