Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Hemisphere GPS Innovation Wins FinOvation Award and Establishes Two New Patents
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Louisville, KY - February 2007 - (TSX:CSI) Hemisphere GPS, a designer and manufacturer of GPS products used in more than 50 countries, today announced that the Outback S2 GPS guidance system has won a FinOvation Award by Farm Industry News. The FinOvation Award recognizes the most innovative new products published in Farm Industry News during the past year.
Launched one year ago, Outback S2 successfully combines Crescent® GPS Technology with a simple guidance interface. Farmers appreciate the benefit of increased accuracy, simple and portable installation and intuitive Steering Guide(TM). When combined with Outback eDrive and the new BaseLineHD, Outback S2 provides the most affordable one-inch pass-to-pass automated steering system available.
Hemisphere GPS's innovation was also recently recognized with the award of two new patents. The Automatic Steering System and Method patent addresses unique and cost effective features that are the basis of Hemisphere GPS's Outback eDrive and GPSteer products. Features include automated steering control based on turning rate, feedback loop, automatic engage/disengage and adaptable configuration.
Hemisphere GPS's Articulated Equipment Position Control System and Method patent highlights the innovative automated steering techniques developed for controlling equipment such as a farm implement with GPS positioning.
"Hemisphere GPS appreciates the FinOvation award and the service that Farm Industry News provides within the market," says Steven Koles, President and CEO of Hemisphere GPS. "We take great pride in the customer satisfaction and success of the Outback S2. The innovation behind Outback S2 and our two new patents provide the product benefits and value that define our company."
Please visit Hemisphere GPS at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky from February 14-17. Our latest Outback Guidance products are on display in the South Wing B at booth 904.
About Hemisphere GPS
Hemisphere GPS, a division of CSI Wireless, designs and manufactures innovative, cost-effective GPS products for applications in agriculture, marine and other markets. Hemisphere GPS is a leader in several high-growth markets and owns leading brand names, numerous patents and other intellectual property. The Company's head office is in Calgary, Alberta, and it has major product development, sales, and marketing facilities in Arizona, Kansas and Texas. For more information about Hemisphere GPS and CSI Wireless, go to www.hemispheregps.com and www.csi-wireless.com.
For more information, please contact:
John Bohlke
Product Marketing Manager
Hemisphere GPS
Phone: (480) 348-9919
E-mail: jbohlke@hemispheregps.com
