A gimbal is a pivoted support that allows the rotation of an object about a single axis. A set of three gimbals, one mounted on the other with orthogonal pivot axes, may be used to allow an object mounted on the innermost gimbal to remain independent of the rotation of its support (e.g. vertical in the first animation). For example, on a ship, the gyroscopes, shipboard compasses, stoves, and even drink holders typically use gimbals to keep them upright with respect to the horizon despite the ship's pitching and rolling.
The gimbal suspension used for mounting compasses and the like is sometimes called a Cardan suspension after Italian mathematician and physicist Gerolamo Cardano (1501–1576) described it in detail. However, Cardano did not invent the gimbal, nor did he claim to. The device has been known since antiquity and may not have a single identifiable inventor.
The gimbal was first described by the Greek inventor Philo of Byzantium (280–220 BC). Philo described an eight-sided ink pot with an opening on each side, which can be turned so that while any face is on top, a pen can be dipped and inked — yet the ink never runs out through the holes of the other sides. This was done by the suspension of the inkwell at the center, which was mounted on a series of concentric metal rings so that it remained stationary no matter which way the pot is turned.
Gimbal, Inc. is a San Diego, CA-based mobile customer engagement and location solutions company. The company develops technology that allows its customers to deliver custom content to their own customers' mobile apps, using beacons, wireless proximity sensing technology powered using Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), in addition to geofences.
Originally incubated as part of wireless semiconductor company Qualcomm, Gimbal was launched as its own company in 2014.
As part of Qualcomm, Gimbal was originally called Qualcomm Retail Solutions, and brought its first products to market under that name. One of the early customers was the Sacramento Kings basketball team, who announced they were using beacon technology to send offers and communications to the iPhones of fans attending games at the team's arena.
In April 2014, Qualcomm announced that it was spinning off the business unit to outside investors, which included individuals as well as the i-Hatch LBS Fund, a fund created with investments from companies including Zebra Technologies, AEG and SK Planet. Qualcomm reportedly kept a substantial but non-controlling interest. The transaction was completed in May 2014, and Rocco Fabiano was named the company's first CEO.
I'm all alone wait by the phone
There's no time for me (oh no no)
So here I am starring at the wall
I can't believe that you're really gone
My girlfriend, my only, my homie
Since you left I'm feeling cold and lonely
I reminisce all the good times we had
Me and myself empty and sad
What shall I do now? give me a sign
I'm praying to god please reverse time
I miss you so much my girl
The world is not the same alone by myself
I'm all alone wait by the phone
There's no time for me
I'm all alone wait by the phone
There's no time for me (oh no no)
I never forget will always remember
And still celebrate your birthday in November
I wrote this song just for you my girl
You stay in my heart 'till the end of the world
Wherever you are, I hope you have a good time
I know you can’t see me, writing this rhymes
But I'm all alone wait by the phone
Wishing on a star for you to come home
I miss you so much my girl
The world is not the same alone by myself
I'm all alone wait by the phone
There's no time for me
I'm all alone wait by the phone
There's no time for me (oh no no)
Maybe I wake up and it was all a dream
Maybe is life nothing is what it seems
Maybe, its just the way it goes
Maybe you can go as quick as the wind blows
Maybe you're an angel and already in heaven
Maybe the answers are hidden in the questions
Maybe But one thing is true
No matter what I do I won't forget you
I'm all alone wait by the phone
There's no time for me
(I'm all alone)
I’m all alone wait by the phone
There’s no time for me
(I'm all alone)
I’m all alone oh no no
There’s no time for me oh no no
I’m all alone, I’m all alone, yeah