Future Smartphones to be Blessed with MEMS Gyroscope
By Dean • Dec 16th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedAll the leading smartphone makers, including Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Motorola, LG Electronics, Sony Ericsson, Apple and many more, are looking forward to introducing MEMS gyroscope technology in their smartphones that are scheduled for launch in 2009. MEMS gyroscope is a cutting edge technology used by the Nintendo Wii to sense rotational motion and enhance the gaming experience. This technology is also used in image stabilising systems.
Apple has announced that it will introduce this technology in its 2009 iPhones. However, it’s not very clear to what extent the MEMS gyroscopes will be implemented and for what purpose. The Apple iPhone already features an accelerometer to detect the motion, but the MEMS gyroscope is expected to enhance this functionality and help in stabilising the digital images captured via the iPhone’s camera. According to the top smartphone makers, this new technology will make their mobile devices appeal to more consumers.
MEMS gyroscopes will not increase the production cost too much and will account for only 3 percent of the total production cost. The vendors who use MEMS G-sensors in their smartphones are also looking forward to shift to the new technology.
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