The Loc-Air platform is designed consume extremely small amounts of power in its operations; it can deliver up to 10 years of operation on a standard double-AA battery.

The design also incorporates Atheros’ single-chip GPS technology, an accelerometer, and a temperature sensor that can be tailored for the demands of various market segments.

“Arada Systems’ Loc-Air technology platform is enabling a new class of applications that require extraordinarily low power consumption and enable a host of new applications and markets that extend beyond more traditional WLAN applications such as routers and laptops,” said Praveen Singh, president and CEO of Arada Systems.