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Polaris Golf end
user device
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Polaris Golf front
shell PCB mounting
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Polaris Golf front
shell unmounted showing 3.5" TFT LCD screen and GPS module with antenna
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| Key Technologies |
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ARM9 with SDRAM, NOR and NAND Memories |
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TFT-LCD Touch Screen |
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900MHz RF Modem |
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GPS |
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Li-Ion Power Source |
| Other Features |
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Sharp
ARM9 System on a Chip |
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Advanced
TFT Transflective and Transmissive LCD technologies with touch screen
capability. |
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Li-Ion
batteries and battery chargers as well as protection circuitry. |
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Utilized off the sheft technologies from Maxtream and Trimble |
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Linux
OS for ARM 9 |
| Project |
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PDA/GPS-based
golfing assistance device |
| Problem |
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The existing
product was based on a repackaged Palm OS device which was becoming
obsolete. |
| Solution |
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Anidea
redesigned the device and upgraded it to a full-color, integrated
GPS with both charging and power systems.
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Redesigned
the plastic enclosure. |
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Researched
various LCD technologies suitable for outdoor readability with touch
screen capability. |
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Implemented
a custom ARM 9 System on a Chip (SoC) platform powerful enough for
custom animation and graphics. |
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Designed
the product for simplified assembly to reduce costs and increase reliability. |
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Upgraded
system to support telemetry via a RF modem. |
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Leveraged
the Linux OS with Microwindows for system functions |
| Benefit |
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Client
was able to upgrade his product and create the most advanced PDA/GPS
golfing assistance / yardage system on the market. |
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