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New ANT Android SDK
Simple Development of Unrestricted Apps Enabled
Developers can immediately create co-existing apps which automatically adhere to ANT+ interoperability standards and link to over 60 million ANT+ Sport, Fitness and Health devices. Read More >
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PSA Device Profile Released
First beta release of ANT+ Pressure Sensor Array Device Profile is now available to ANT+ Members on the ANT downloads page. The newest addition to our health focussed device profiles, the Pressure Sensor Array is designed to alert users of dangerous foot pressure levels before they cause harm. Device Profile TWG Member Orpyx® is the first ANT+ Member to implement this profile in their SurroSense Rx product.
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Member Updates
ANT+ Symposium
Our 6th Annual ANT+ Member Symposium will be held October 1-4, 2013 in Kananaskis, Alberta. This unique conference facilitates unparalleled networking and business partnerships along with round table tech and commercial sessions. Member Award Nominations open June 15. Details to follow soon.
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Product Spotlight
Suunto Ambit2 & 2S
SUUNTO’s ANT+ enabled Ambit2 and Ambit2 S are light, sleek multisport GPS watches perfect for explorers and athletes.
The Ambit2 S packs all the features needed for cycling, running, swimming and multisport training. Capable of displaying ANT+ data such as heart rate, bike power, speed and cadence, and foot speed and distance, the battery efficient Ambit2 S makes a world-class training partner.
The Ambit2 contains all the same training features as the Ambit2 S but also includes outdoor functions such as route navigation, barometric information, altimeter, 3D compass and other outdoor specific features.
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Mio Cyclo 505
The Mio Cyclo 505 is a new, lightweight bicycle navigation computer with built-in Wi-Fi. This state-of-the-art display device is designed specifically for both performance-driven cyclists and mountain bikers.
The product comes complete with ANT+ so a user can easily connect with a wireless heart-rate monitor, speed and cadence sensor or a power meter as well as providing control and navigation for ANT+ enabled LEV bikes. This product also supports ANT-FS, meaning sensor data can be stored and downloaded by a PC at a later time.
“The reliability and ease of use of ANT+, combined with its popularity in the biking segment, makes it the obvious choice of wireless technology for our products,” said Mio Technology Product Manager, Ella Xu.
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One Giant Leap Kayak Power Meter
The Kayak Power Meter is the world’s first of its kind, ideal for sprint, marathon, multi-sport, and ocean racing kayakers.
The Kayak Power Meter works exactly like an ANT+ cycling power meter. Simply attach the device to the blade of the paddle to receive power output, power balance (left stroke vs. right stroke) and stroke-rate alongside your boat speed and heart rate in real-time on any Bike Power enabled ANT+ display unit.
One Giant Leap launched this product in 2011 as part of an exclusive deal with the New Zealand Olympic Kayaking Team through to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. After the Olympics, they re-developed the product for public sale and are currently on a 50-day tour around Europe to promote and demonstrate the new device.
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ANTUSB-m
The ANTUSB-m is a mini USB stick that enables ANT+ sensor data to be sent wirelessly to a mobile device or PC. This tiny device features many key enhancements - faster burst data rate, encrypted data channel, up to 8 network keys and advanced search mechanisms– all designed to ensure an exceptional user experience. The opportunity to custom brand this product is available as well. All authorized ANT distributors have inventory available for sale today.
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Marketing Update
Product Directory
Designed for Consumers; Bonus to Brands and Retailers
The ANT+ Product Directory is a complete inventory of all ANT+ certified and/or verified products and quickly connects consumers to hundreds of industry-leading devices and all compatible products within the vast ANT+ ecosystem. Devices may be searched by product name, brand, activity or product category, feature individual product photos and details and ultimately links consumers to the brand website.
To have your devices and apps listed on this Directory, register for certification now.
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Promo and Partnership Opportunities
We are continually engaged in multiple media, promotional and educational initiatives that can possibly feature your brand and your product. Contact [email protected] for more information on any of the following:
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ANT+ Symposium Sponsorship - showcase your product (launched or in development) or services to our targeted group of commercial and tech experts.
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Industry Initiatives, Media Tours and Publicity Efforts – Let us help you tell your story on a global scale.
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Holiday Spectacular Gift Guide Promotion - ANT+ Members are invited to have products showcased at this targeted media event in New Your City June 19, hosted by Max Borges Agency. Products for prize giveaways and media bags are also welcomed. Space is limited - contact us now!.
Post on Facebook
The ANT+ Facebook page is a terrific channel for you to further leverage your own promotional efforts. We encourage you to post your pics, perspectives, promotional info, stories, etc. on our page, or send us the information and we will do it for you. Please submit information and suggestions to [email protected]
Facebook Contest Opportunity
We are currently looking for ANT+ Member market-ready products for an upcoming Facebook contest and giveaway campaign. If you are interested in participating or want more information, please contact us.
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Events
Wireless Japan
May 29 - 31 | Tokyo, Japan
ANT Wireless sheds new light on practical mesh networking and wireless home at Wireless Japan. Demonstrating a functioning home lighting system with multiple points and multiple controllers, this hands-on display will presents ANT’s proven network topology as well as the extensive established ecosystem of ANT+. Read more >
Visit us alongside Nordic Semiconductor in booth L-11 for this innovative product demonstration as well as our diverse collection of ANT+ devices.
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World Spinning and Sport Conference (WSSC)
May 30 - June 2 | Miami, Florida
Mastering the class’ with communication from indoor fitness machines to portable devices will be the focus of our participation in the WSSC in Miami, Florida, May 30 – June 2. Supporting ANT+ Members Star Trac and Garmin, this conference allows us to present spin instructors and trainers with the latest ANT+ solutions unique to group environments.
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Tech Update
Stay Updated
All ANT tech announcements, updates and bulletins can be found in our online Developer area. For immediate notification, subscribe to the ANT tech RSS feed. A summary of recent updates is listed below. Note that you will require a login account to access most of these items.
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ANT-FS Reference Design Update
IMPORTANT! We have recently updated the ANT-FS Embedded Client Reference Design to address an incorrect definition for the default transmit power value. Previously this value was set to -20dBm even though the associated comment indicated that it was 0dBm. This could have resulted in poor RF performance and shorter than expected transmission distance between the ANT-FS Client and Host. The default transmit power has since been updated to 0dBm.
If you have been using this reference design as a basis for an ANT-FS Client, please review the changes and verify that your application implements the proper behaviour. For any questions or concerns regarding this issue please contact [email protected].
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FIT SDK 7.00
May 6, 2013 - Version 7.00 of the FIT SDK is now available on the downloads page. This release includes improvements to accumulated fields (Java only, other languages will follow). Multiple compression fields now accumulate into the same destination field. Explicitly logging an accumulated field updates the accumulated value.
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Certification Spec 2.0
April 23, 2013 - ANT+ Certification Specification 2.0 is now available as part of the ANT+ Self Verification Tool zip file (version 1.3.3a) on the downloads page, and includes new checklists for LEV, Environment and Controls device profiles
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Controls 2.0 Profile
April 5, 2013 - ANT+ Device Profile - Controls 2.0 is now available to all ANT+ Adopters on the documents tab of the downloads page. This profile includes: audio, video, generic and keypad control. Now you can build a 'lap button'!
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SimulANT+ v1.2
April 2, 2013 - Version 1.2 of SimulANT+ is now available to ANT+ Adopters on the downloads page. Beta version 1.2.1, with support for features of the 4.0 Beta 001 Bicycle Power profile is available to ANT+ Members on the beta section.
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AN02 Device Pairing Update
March 25, 2013 - An updated version (2.3) of Application Note 02 - Device Pairing is now available on the documents tab of the downloads page. This explains how to account for the extended device number when pairing devices.
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ANTware II Beta 3.3
March 7, 2013 - Beta version 3.3 of ANTware II is now available to ANT+ Members on the downloads page, supporting 60kbps advanced bursting with frequency hopping and 128-bit AES encrypted channels.
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New Subscription Options
Manage Your Preferences
We have been working hard to improve our communication systems and are pleased to offer three new subscription options to help you stay in touch.
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ANT+ Update - our redesigned general newsletter offering member updates, product spotlights, marketing updates, events, technical updates and other general news
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Tech Update - our technical bulletin to highlight important technical updates as they happen
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News Releases - our public announcements that may be either commercial or technical in nature
To set up our new system, we have intially included you in all three newsletter lists because you are an ANT+ Member, ANT+ Adopter, other registered login account holder or preferred industry contact. Of course your communication preferences are very important to us and you may adjust your subscription preferences at any time. If you have a login account, go to www.thisisant.com, and login to set your newletter subscription preferences here. If you do not have a login account, please register one under this email address to update your preferences. Please contact us if you require assistance. To unsubsribe to all future ANT+ communications, simply click the unsubscribe link below.
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