Windows Phone Thoughts: SiRF Technologies Introduce Advanced SiRFDiRect GPS Capabilities

"Employing sophisticated algorithms that take advantage of closely coupled GPS and dead-reckoning (DR) sensor measurements, SiRFDiRect technology delivers very high quality positioning, even in the worst GPS signal conditions, without the installation inconvenience and high cost of traditional in-dash navigation systems. The first implementation of SiRFDiRect technology integrates the award-winning SiRFstarIII® architecture with low-cost heading and acceleration sensors to give portable devices continuous and accurate navigation capabilities typically found in very high-end in-car navigation systems."



While I always knew that my in-car navigational system worked much more effectively and seamlessly than my prior portable Garmin Nuvi unit, I didn't realize it was due to I didn't realize it was due to "dead-reckoning sensor" technology. SiRF Technology is now looking to introduce that capability into newer GPS units that will allow any portable to work just like the expensive built-in systems we've come to see in the newer vehicle models. The complete reference designs are reportedly scheduled to be available during the 3rd quarter of this year with the GSC3e/LP and GSC3f/LP chip sets.