Trucking Technology Report - March 19
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Swedish Co. to Launch Electronic Pen
Swedish firm Anoto plans to launch an electronic pen that would be able to wirelessly transmit e-mail to computers or wireless devices.The pen employs specially designed paper to enable users to write words or sketches. Users can have the information transmitted wirelessly by marking an X in a box on the bottom of the digital paper.
The pen and paper are expected to reach stores in the early part of next year, with a number of manufacturers producing the pen.
The pen is equipped with a digital camera able to take 100 snapshots per second when the pen point touches the paper. According to company Vice-President Peter Schnorr, the pen can transmit up to 50 pages of normal-size writing in one transmission. Ottawa Citizen Outline (3/19/01); Guly, Christopher
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G-Log, Digital Freight to Team Up
igital Freight, which specializes in Web-based logistics management software, is teaming up with transportation management software provider G-Log to manage shippers' online bidding and negotiations with carriers.
Users will be able to use Digital Freight Marketplace's tools to reduce the usual request for quote process from months to days, and G-Log's software to help manage the movement of freight across all modes. Journal of Commerce Online (03/19/01)
Verizon Fights Split-Up Plan in Pennsylvania
Verizon Communications is contesting Pennsylvania regulators' plan to divide Verizon into two entities as a way to spur competition in the local phone market.The plan would split Verizon into separate retail and wholesale divisions. During a meeting on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
ill discuss the plan, which Verizon objects to, but some of its rivals, including AT&T, support. While the commission originally backed the plan in 1999, Verizon fought it in Pennsylvania state court in a case this is still ongoing.
In the meantime, the utility commission intends to rule on Thursday on whether and how to enact the proposal, according to Kevin Cadden, a commission spokesman. Wall Street Journal (03/19/01); Young, Shawn
Palm Unveils New Series of Hand-Held
Palm is launching its new Palm m500 and Palm m505 handheld computers today.The two new models feature color screens, very small expansion slots, software for displaying digital pictures and video, and an upgraded operating system that enhances wireless connections. Many of Palm's competitors, such as Handspring and Sony, have also introduced new personal digital assistants (PDAs) during the last two weeks.
Much has changed in the PDA market since the original Palm Pilot made its debut in 1996. The devices now being marketed have color screens, unlike the original black and white screens, and additional features, such as multimedia functions and expansion slots for connecting to external devices, including digital cameras and MP3 players. Wall Street Journal, (03/19/01); Tam, Pui-Wing
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