It turns out that the name "smartphone" is pretty accurate, as we hold an incredibly complex piece of technology in our pockets. From the camera to the screen and everything in between, industry ...

Engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture -- and it doesn't require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors. Instead, it requires only a ...

Smartphones rely on multiple sensors—such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and proximity sensor—to power everyday features. From screen rotation and navigation apps to motion tracking and ...

Sensors make many tasks possible, from adjusting screen brightness to motion control in gaming. Smartphones are equipped with various sensors for this purpose. You might not know about these hidden ...

El Segundo, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2012)—Spurred by rapid adoption in cellphones and media tablets, the market for combo motion sensors will surge by more than 700 percent at the end of 2012, according to an ...