China hints that smartphone makers should adopt Beidou

Darren

With China's Beidou satellite navigation network already providing a service to the Asia-Pacific region they now appear to be looking to the smartphone market for further expansion.

In an interview with Xinhua, the Chinese news agency, a scientist with the China Satellite Navigation Office said ""We are seeking favorable policies and attracting investment to promote the technology for public use," he said. "It will not be long before mobile phones adopt the Beidou system."

This is believed to be a hint, aimed at China's smartphone manufacturers, suggesting that they start using Beidou as their primary navigation system.

Beidou now has 16 satellites in orbit with a total of 35 planned before the constellation is complete. CSR already has chipsets that are capable of using signals from Beidou as well as GLONASS (Russia) and GPS.

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Darren Griffin

DennisN · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:23 pm Post subject:

CSR

I'm guessing this is not a satnav manufacturer, so.....

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Maybe?
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Darren · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:30 pm Post subject:

You've heard of Google?

First hit:

Perhaps I ought to have added a link but forgive me for thinking that anyone interested in Beidou would know who CSR are. Makers of SIRF Wink

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DennisN · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:54 pm Post subject:

Ah. I looked it up on Acronyms directory. Embarassed

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