On February 25, 2010, Novatel Wireless announced that it has completed a technology transfer with Qualcomm of two Qualcomm wearable mobile device module designs, enabling the expansion of Novatel Wireless' portfolio of innovative embedded machine to machine (M2M) and consumer electronic (CE) devices.
The Qualcomm wearable mobile device 1X and 1X EV-DO Rev. A are industry leading modules that support integrated GPS, accelerometer and Bluetooth technologies. With data and voice support for 1X and 1X EV-DO Rev. A networks, a standardized USB 2.0 interface and defined APIs and development kit, the modules provide unprecedented functionality and streamlined 3G connectivity for M2M and CE devices.
Qualcomm's wearable mobile device module designs enable the development of very small form factor devices. The technology transfer agreement will allow Novatel Wireless to commercialize the wearable mobile device WMD-1X and EV-DO modules under its existing agreements with Qualcomm, making them readily available to device developers.