EtherWhere develops a low-power GPS chip that enhances GPS sensitivity while minimizing energy consumption for devices with limited power resources. This technology enables accurate location tracking in wearables and IoT applications, addressing the challenge of maintaining performance in energy-constrained environments.
Funding
$19.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
CCWCFounders
Product
Problem
Many battery-powered devices and IoT applications require accurate location tracking, but existing GPS solutions consume significant power, limiting battery life and overall device performance. Achieving high sensitivity and accuracy in challenging environments, such as indoors or in urban canyons, further exacerbates these power consumption issues.
Solution
EtherWhere provides advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) solutions, including silicon chips and cloud-based services, designed to minimize power consumption while maximizing accuracy and sensitivity. Their GNSS silicon can operate in standalone mode or leverage EtherWhere's patented AccuWhere™ cloud service, which offloads computation from the chip to the cloud, further reducing power consumption. The ArrayNav™ technology utilizes adaptive antennas to improve sensitivity, coverage, and interference rejection, resulting in higher accuracy, especially in urban environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of wearables, IoT devices, and automotive ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) seeking low-power, high-accuracy GNSS solutions.
Features
- Ultra-low-power GNSS silicon optimized for battery-operated devices
- AccuWhere™ cloud service for enhanced accuracy, sensitivity, and coverage with minimal power consumption
- ArrayNav™ patented technology using adaptive antennas for improved performance in challenging environments
- Standalone and cloud-assisted modes of operation for flexible deployment
- Multi-GNSS support for compatibility with various satellite constellations
- Improved sensitivity and coverage through antenna diversity and gain
- Interference and jamming rejection capabilities