Recon Instruments
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Recon Instruments is a technology company that specializes in developing Global Positioning System
based products that focus on providing direct-eye communication of live performance statistics. Currently Recon has integrated its technology with Ski/Snowboard goggles. The information portrayed inside is displayed to the user on a Micro LCD located in the bottom right corner of the goggle. The technology fits into any product that is designed to be 'Recon Ready'.
and was incorporated in 2008. Currently, Recon Instruments operates from its head office in Yaletown
located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Recon entered the market in 2010 through a partnership with Zeal Optics and their first model called Transcend. In 2011 the company will release MOD and MOD Live, designed to snap-fit into eye wear. The technology will display the participant's real-time speed, temperature, altitude, time, vertical jump, air-time and distance traveled on a Micro LCD .
Recon's technology has been selected for testing by NASA
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, 3-axis compass, temperature sensor and a barometric pressure sensors to deliver data directly to the user.
MOD features include a display window that showcases Speed, Temperature, Altitude, Vertical decent, Chronograph, Airtime, Distance jumped, Time, and Location.
MOD Live has all of the features of MOD, while providing extra blue tooth capabilities that connect directly to smart-phones. Through this technology the user is able to view their music play-lists, Buddy Tracking, Caller ID, text messaging and have wireless compatibility with video cameras.
The technology charges through a Micro-USB port and once fully charged the battery lasts 6-8 hours. The Micro-USB also allows users to download their runs onto the online community 'HQ'.
, displaying real-time statistics alongside geographical location.
The Podium, awards users who rank the top in one of the following fields:
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System is a space-based global navigation satellite system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites...
based products that focus on providing direct-eye communication of live performance statistics. Currently Recon has integrated its technology with Ski/Snowboard goggles. The information portrayed inside is displayed to the user on a Micro LCD located in the bottom right corner of the goggle. The technology fits into any product that is designed to be 'Recon Ready'.
History and Origin
Recon founded in 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia. It began as an integrated MBA project based out of University of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
and was incorporated in 2008. Currently, Recon Instruments operates from its head office in Yaletown
Yaletown
Yaletown is an area of Downtown Vancouver approximately bordered by False Creek, Robson, and Homer Streets. Formerly a heavy industrial area dominated by warehouses and rail yards, since the Expo 86, it has been transformed into one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in the city...
located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Recon entered the market in 2010 through a partnership with Zeal Optics and their first model called Transcend. In 2011 the company will release MOD and MOD Live, designed to snap-fit into eye wear. The technology will display the participant's real-time speed, temperature, altitude, time, vertical jump, air-time and distance traveled on a Micro LCD .
Recon's technology has been selected for testing by NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
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Technology
Recon Instruments uses GPS, Inertial Sensor, GyroscopeGyroscope
A gyroscope is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum. In essence, a mechanical gyroscope is a spinning wheel or disk whose axle is free to take any orientation...
, 3-axis compass, temperature sensor and a barometric pressure sensors to deliver data directly to the user.
MOD features include a display window that showcases Speed, Temperature, Altitude, Vertical decent, Chronograph, Airtime, Distance jumped, Time, and Location.
MOD Live has all of the features of MOD, while providing extra blue tooth capabilities that connect directly to smart-phones. Through this technology the user is able to view their music play-lists, Buddy Tracking, Caller ID, text messaging and have wireless compatibility with video cameras.
The technology charges through a Micro-USB port and once fully charged the battery lasts 6-8 hours. The Micro-USB also allows users to download their runs onto the online community 'HQ'.
HQ ONLINE
Coinciding with their technology, Recon Instruments also allows anyone to become part of their online community 'HQ'. Short for Head-Quarters, the free software allows users to download their daily runs onto the HQ platform. The runs are then overlayed on Google MapsGoogle Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google, free , that powers many map-based services, including the Google Maps website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit, and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps API...
, displaying real-time statistics alongside geographical location.
The Podium, awards users who rank the top in one of the following fields:
- Harshest Environment - Harshest Environment represents the highlight with the highest altitude at the lowest average temperature, and accumulating the most vertical distance at the steepest pitch of the mountain
- Longest Ride - Longest Ride represents the highlight with the most distance achieved for the longest period of time at the most consistent average speed
- Hardest Day - Hardest Day represents the highlight with the most distance achieved with the majority being vertical distance, and the biggest fluctuation in temperature throughout
- Speed line - Speed Line represents the highlight with the highest speed as well as the highest average speed achieved for the longest period of time
- Vertical line - Vertical Line represents the highlight with the most vertical distance achieved at the steepest pitch for the longest period of time.
External links
- Recon Instrumentshttp://www.reconinstruments.com
- Zeal Opticshttp://www.zealoptics.com/