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Fullpower was founded in Santa Cruz, California in 2003 by [[Philippe Kahn]] and [[Sonia Lee]]. The inspiration behind some of the key Fullpower technology stems from Kahn's passion for sailing. Kahn created prototype sleep trackers using biosensors that optimized 26-minute power naps to maximize sleep benefits and sail time.<ref name="wired">{{cite web |title= How an Obsessive Sailor and His Fitness Tracker Supercharged Yacht Racing |work= Wired |url= http://www.wired.com/2013/07/sailor-philippe-kahn/ |accessdate= February 19, 2015 }}</ref> |
Fullpower was founded in Santa Cruz, California in 2003 by [[Philippe Kahn]] and [[Sonia Lee]]. The inspiration behind some of the key Fullpower technology stems from Kahn's passion for sailing. Kahn created prototype sleep trackers using biosensors that optimized 26-minute power naps to maximize sleep benefits and sail time.<ref name="wired">{{cite web |title= How an Obsessive Sailor and His Fitness Tracker Supercharged Yacht Racing |work= Wired |url= http://www.wired.com/2013/07/sailor-philippe-kahn/ |accessdate= February 19, 2015 }}</ref> |
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Kahn and Lee's previous two companies they founded, [[Starfish Software]] focused on over the air synchronization of wireless synchronization and [[LightSurf]], creator of the [[camera phone]] (cell-phone camera) were acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars by [[Motorola]]<ref>{{Cite news |title= Motorola to |
Kahn and Lee's previous two companies they founded, [[Starfish Software]] focused on over the air synchronization of wireless synchronization and [[LightSurf]], creator of the [[camera phone]] (cell-phone camera) were acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars by [[Motorola]]<ref>{{Cite news |title= Motorola to purchase Starfish |date= July 14, 1998 |work= CNET | Author= Randy Weston |url= http://news.cnet.com/Motorola-to-purchase-Starfish/2100-1001_3-213294.html |accessdate= February 25, 2015}}</ref> and [[VeriSign]].<ref>{{Cite news |title= VeriSign to buy messaging firm LightSurf |date= January 10, 2005 |work= CNET |author= Dawn Kawamoto and Ben Charny |url= http://news.cnet.com/VeriSign-to-buy-messaging-firm-LightSurf/2100-1032_3-5519856.html |accessdate = February 25, 2015 }}</ref> |
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==MotionX == |
==MotionX == |
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[[File:MotionX Logo.png|thumb |MotionX brand logo]] |
[[File:MotionX Logo.png|thumb |MotionX brand logo]] |
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[[File:Nike+GPS.JPG|thumb|Nike+ Running App, powered by MotionX, on an [[iPhone 4]]]] |
[[File:Nike+GPS.JPG|thumb|Nike+ Running App, powered by MotionX, on an [[iPhone 4]]]] |
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The MotionX Platform announced in 2008 is a suite of tightly coupled and integrated firmware, software and communication components that are the building blocks for new breakthrough non-invasive, wearable wireless devices with ultra-long battery life. MotionX drives many top wearable solutions, including market leaders Nike, MMT, Alpina, Frederique Constant, Mondaine, Jawbone and others.<ref>{{Cite news |title= Automatic Activity Identification Patent Critical For Smartwatches and Activity Trackers Awarded to the Fullpower MotionX Platform |work= MotionX |date= Feb 4, 2015 |url= http://news.motionx.com/ |accessdate= Feb 25, 2015 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2008 Fullpower announced applications for [[Apple computer|Apple's]] [[iPhone]] and [[iPod touch]] under the brand MotionX.<ref>[http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=414689 Marketwire Press Release]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2008 Fullpower announced applications for [[Apple computer|Apple's]] [[iPhone]] and [[iPod touch]] under the brand MotionX.<ref>[http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=414689 Marketwire Press Release]</ref> The first application released was MotionX-Poker, a [[multi-touch]] and motion-based dice game for the iPhone available for sale through Apple's [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]. |
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Fullpower released MotionX-GPS on the iPhone in October 2008. MotionX-GPS is a handheld GPS Multi-Sport for runners hikers, sailors, SUP, cyclists, geocaching, and other outdoor sport enthusiasts. It leverages the iPhone built-in GPS chip as well as other on-board sensors. MotionX-GPS supports map data provided by [[OpenStreetMap]], [[Google]], [[USGS]] and others. |
Fullpower released MotionX-GPS on the iPhone in October 2008. MotionX-GPS is a handheld GPS Multi-Sport for runners hikers, sailors, SUP, cyclists, geocaching, and other outdoor sport enthusiasts. It leverages the iPhone built-in GPS chip as well as other on-board sensors. MotionX-GPS supports map data provided by [[OpenStreetMap]], [[Google]], [[USGS]] and others. |
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MotionX-GPS Drive for the iPhone, a door-to-door pedestrian and driving navigation application, was released in September 2009.<ref name="review">{{Cite news |title= MotionX GPS Drive Review: Hands Down the Best Value In GPS Apps |work= Gizomodo |author= Wilson Rothman |date= October 5, 2009 |url= http://gizmodo.com/5374147/motionx-gps-drive-review-hands-down-the-best-value-in-gps-apps |accessdate= August 26, 2013 }}</ref> A reviewer considered it a good balance of features with a relatively low price.<ref>{{Cite news |title= The Best Navigation Apps |work= Gizomodo |author= John Herrman |date= October 6, 2010 |url= http://gizmodo.com/5656790/the-best-navigation-apps |accessdate= August 26, 2013 }}</ref> With the announcement of the [[iPad]] in May 2010, MotionX released customized versions of its navigation application for the iPad.<ref>(Press Release) [http://news.motionx.com/motionx-gps/2010/05/12/fullpower-introduces-motionx-gps-hd-for-the-ipad/ MotionX News]</ref> |
MotionX-GPS Drive for the iPhone, a door-to-door pedestrian and driving navigation application, was released in September 2009.<ref name="review">{{Cite news |title= MotionX GPS Drive Review: Hands Down the Best Value In GPS Apps |work= Gizomodo |author= Wilson Rothman |date= October 5, 2009 |url= http://gizmodo.com/5374147/motionx-gps-drive-review-hands-down-the-best-value-in-gps-apps |accessdate= August 26, 2013 }}</ref> A reviewer considered it a good balance of features with a relatively low price.<ref>{{Cite news |title= The Best Navigation Apps |work= Gizomodo |author= John Herrman |date= October 6, 2010 |url= http://gizmodo.com/5656790/the-best-navigation-apps |accessdate= August 26, 2013 }}</ref> With the announcement of the [[iPad]] in May 2010, MotionX released customized versions of its navigation application for the iPad.<ref name="motionX">(Press Release) [http://news.motionx.com/motionx-gps/2010/05/12/fullpower-introduces-motionx-gps-hd-for-the-ipad/ MotionX News]</ref> |
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On September 7, 2010, Nike released the [[Nike+iPod|Nike+]] GPS App (now called Nike+ Running) that tracks human motion using the [[accelerometer]] and [[GPS]] sensors of the iPhone. MotionX provides the underlying motion sensing technology for the Nike+ GPS Application.<ref>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Fullpower-MotionX-Teams-With-Nike-for-Nike-GPS-1315453.htm Fullpower-MotionX Teams with Nike for Nike+ GPS Fullpower Nike Press Release]</ref> |
On September 7, 2010, Nike released the [[Nike+iPod|Nike+]] GPS App (now called Nike+ Running) that tracks human motion using the [[accelerometer]] and [[GPS]] sensors of the iPhone. MotionX provides the underlying motion sensing technology for the Nike+ GPS Application.<ref>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Fullpower-MotionX-Teams-With-Nike-for-Nike-GPS-1315453.htm Fullpower-MotionX Teams with Nike for Nike+ GPS Fullpower Nike Press Release]</ref> |
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==Patents== |
==Patents== |
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As of January 2015 the Fullpower Wearable patent portfolio includes more than 50 issued patents and another 50+ patents pending covering Sleeptracker®, MotionX®, bands, pods, smart watches, eyewear, clothing, sensor-fusion, health, medical, wellness and machine learning.<ref name="Press release">{{Cite news |title= (Press Release) Fullpower Awarded One More Key Sensor-Fusion Patent for Activity Identification |date=July 23, 2014 |work= Press release |publisher= Fullpower Technologies |url= https://fullpower.com/news/2014/fullpower-awarded-one-more-key-sensor-fusion-patent-for-activity-identification/ |accessdate= December 3, 2014 }}</ref><ref name="eweek">{{Cite news |title= Fullpower Awarded Key Patents for Wearable Technology |work= eWeek |author= Darryl K. Taft |date= October 31, 20013 |url= http://www.eweek.com/mobile/fullpower-awarded-key-patents-for-wearable-technology.html/ |accessdate= November 1, 2013 }}</ref> |
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Some of Fullpower’s 50 issued US patents include:<ref name="eweek" /> |
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* US patent number 8,568,310 is "a method of using a motion sensor and a location-based sensor together to perform sensor fusion, enabling activity identification," according to the patent description. Other related US Patents include numbers 8,187,182, 7,647,195, 7,970,586, and 8,320,578. |
* US patent number 8,568,310 is "a method of using a motion sensor and a location-based sensor together to perform sensor fusion, enabling activity identification," according to the patent description. Other related US Patents include numbers 8,187,182, 7,647,195, 7,970,586, and 8,320,578. |
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* US patent number 8,187,182 outlines a method and apparatus using sensor fusion for accurate activity identification. US patent number 7,705,723 outlines a method and apparatus to provide outbreak notifications based on historical location data. |
* US patent number 8,187,182 outlines a method and apparatus using sensor fusion for accurate activity identification. US patent number 7,705,723 outlines a method and apparatus to provide outbreak notifications based on historical location data. |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Wireless, Life Sciences, Biotech |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Santa Cruz, California |
Key people | Philippe Kahn, CEO Sonia Lee, President[1] |
| Website | www |
Fullpower is an intellectual property and technology licensing private company based in Santa Cruz, California. Fullpower's technologies are used in products from Jawbone, Nike, and others to track activity and monitor sleep.[2]
History
Fullpower was founded in Santa Cruz, California in 2003 by Philippe Kahn and Sonia Lee. The inspiration behind some of the key Fullpower technology stems from Kahn's passion for sailing. Kahn created prototype sleep trackers using biosensors that optimized 26-minute power naps to maximize sleep benefits and sail time.[3]
Kahn and Lee's previous two companies they founded, Starfish Software focused on over the air synchronization of wireless synchronization and LightSurf, creator of the camera phone (cell-phone camera) were acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars by Motorola[4] and VeriSign.[5]
MotionX
The MotionX Platform announced in 2008 is a suite of tightly coupled and integrated firmware, software and communication components that are the building blocks for new breakthrough non-invasive, wearable wireless devices with ultra-long battery life. MotionX drives many top wearable solutions, including market leaders Nike, MMT, Alpina, Frederique Constant, Mondaine, Jawbone and others.[6]
In 2008 Fullpower announced applications for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch under the brand MotionX.[7] The first application released was MotionX-Poker, a multi-touch and motion-based dice game for the iPhone available for sale through Apple's App Store.
Fullpower released MotionX-GPS on the iPhone in October 2008. MotionX-GPS is a handheld GPS Multi-Sport for runners hikers, sailors, SUP, cyclists, geocaching, and other outdoor sport enthusiasts. It leverages the iPhone built-in GPS chip as well as other on-board sensors. MotionX-GPS supports map data provided by OpenStreetMap, Google, USGS and others.
MotionX-GPS Drive for the iPhone, a door-to-door pedestrian and driving navigation application, was released in September 2009.[8] A reviewer considered it a good balance of features with a relatively low price.[9] With the announcement of the iPad in May 2010, MotionX released customized versions of its navigation application for the iPad.[10]
On September 7, 2010, Nike released the Nike+ GPS App (now called Nike+ Running) that tracks human motion using the accelerometer and GPS sensors of the iPhone. MotionX provides the underlying motion sensing technology for the Nike+ GPS Application.[11] The application was selected as one of the Wall Street Journal's ten best iPhone Apps of the year.[12]
At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, JVC and Pioneer Corporation announced car stereo systems that integrate with the MotionX-GPS Drive application so that driving directions are shown on the in-car screen and audio verbal directions are heard over the car speakers. This was said to be the first time a commercially available iPhone navigation application used an after-market in-car screen as a display.[13]
In February 2012, the MotionX 24/7 application was announced for the Apple App Store. The application enables sleep analysis, heart rate monitoring, and activity monitoring.[14]
Wearable devices and end-to-end infrastructure
Jawbone launched the UP band with ID design by Yves Behar and powered by the MotionX technology in November 2011.[15] The device analyzes the user's activity and sleep with the sensors built into the Band. A vibrator in the Band is used to wake the users up at the optimal time in a given time window and provided inactivity alerts when the user has been idle longer than a set time interval.[16][17]
MotionX technology is used by the Jawbone Era bluetooth headset for recognizing human motion.[18]
Patents
As of January 2015 the Fullpower Wearable patent portfolio includes more than 50 issued patents and another 50+ patents pending covering Sleeptracker®, MotionX®, bands, pods, smart watches, eyewear, clothing, sensor-fusion, health, medical, wellness and machine learning.[19][20]
Some of Fullpower’s 50 issued US patents include:[20]
- US patent number 8,568,310 is "a method of using a motion sensor and a location-based sensor together to perform sensor fusion, enabling activity identification," according to the patent description. Other related US Patents include numbers 8,187,182, 7,647,195, 7,970,586, and 8,320,578.
- US patent number 8,187,182 outlines a method and apparatus using sensor fusion for accurate activity identification. US patent number 7,705,723 outlines a method and apparatus to provide outbreak notifications based on historical location data.
References
- ^ "About Fullpower Technologies Leadership". Company web site. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ TMCnet News (December 6, 2013). "(Press Release) Fullpower's Philippe Kahn to Provide Opening Keynote at Wearable Tech Expo". Wearable Tech. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ "How an Obsessive Sailor and His Fitness Tracker Supercharged Yacht Racing". Wired. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ "Motorola to purchase Starfish". CNET. July 14, 1998. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|Author=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Dawn Kawamoto and Ben Charny (January 10, 2005). "VeriSign to buy messaging firm LightSurf". CNET. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ "Automatic Activity Identification Patent Critical For Smartwatches and Activity Trackers Awarded to the Fullpower MotionX Platform". MotionX. Feb 4, 2015. Retrieved Feb 25, 2015.
- ^ Marketwire Press Release
- ^ Wilson Rothman (October 5, 2009). "MotionX GPS Drive Review: Hands Down the Best Value In GPS Apps". Gizomodo. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ John Herrman (October 6, 2010). "The Best Navigation Apps". Gizomodo. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ^ (Press Release) MotionX News
- ^ Fullpower-MotionX Teams with Nike for Nike+ GPS Fullpower Nike Press Release
- ^ Wall Street Journal Video
- ^ CNET
- ^ About.com
- ^ "(Press Release) Jawbone Introduces UP Move". Press release. Jawbone. November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ Bumgardner, Wendy (2012-12-23). "Jawbone UP Activity Monitor Review". About.com. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
- ^ Pogue, David (2012-11-14). "2 Wristbands Keep Tabs on Fitness". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
- ^ CNET
- ^ "(Press Release) Fullpower Awarded One More Key Sensor-Fusion Patent for Activity Identification". Press release. Fullpower Technologies. July 23, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ a b Darryl K. Taft (October 31, 20013). "Fullpower Awarded Key Patents for Wearable Technology". eWeek. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
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External links
- Fullpower Technologies, Inc. official site