Seiko 905i handsets get A-GPS tech

NTT DoCoMo will be throwing in assisted global positioning system (A-GPS) technology from Epson into all eight 905i series cellphones. This initiative will see Epson’s GPS modules being used, employing Epson’s advanced original GPS technology that boast a broad detection range capable of identifying signals ranging from strong outdoor signals to weak indoor signals. This high level of sensitivity has been touted to be several dozen times greater than those found in standard GPS technology, and that’s to say a whole lot. In addition, Epson’s module supports the three 3GPP-compliant positioning modes (MS-Based, MS-Assisted, and Autonomous), enabling the handset to deliver GPS positioning performance in any application and under any network environment.