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GPS and Dallas burglaries 2008-05-30 09:05:02 As I was reading yesterday's story about the rise in burglaries across Dallas
, I couldn't help but think technology offered an easy solution. As I understand it -- and I confess I may be wrong in this point -- the vast majority of burglaries are committed by professional burglars who loot several houses a month, month in and month out, until they get caught. They then go to jail for some trivial Read more:GPS
GPS system used to track sex offenders in southern Arizona 2008-05-29 09:01:02 Anthony Garcia got busted, not by a cop on the street, but by an eye in the sky.The 18-year-old registered sex offender got too close to a couple of schools, and he didn't stick to his probation-officer-approved schedule.His probation officer wasn't anywhere around, but he knew where Garcia had been because of a satellite-based GPS
tracking system quietly put into use 18 months ago. Since late 200 Read more:Arizona
The Big Fix: Will GPS systems be any help? 2008-05-28 08:42:36 Thousands of local drivers have cars equipped with navigation systems offering turn-by-turn guidance. The latest even offer traffic alerts. But when the Big Fix closes Interstate 5 and turns J Street into a parking lot, will they help?Short answer: somewhat.Fair Oaks resident Oleg Kaganovich swears by his device.He'll even set it to give directions to places he already knows."My wife makes fun of Read more:GPS
Tele Atlas to leverage TomTom's data within 6 months 2008-05-26 23:26:01 Speaking at the Reuters Technology, Media and Telecoms Summit in Paris last week, Tele Atlas
CEO Alain De Taeye explained that within
six months of the Tele Atlas acquisition by TomTom
- Tele Atlas shareholders have until May 30 to tender their shares - the company will launch a new generation of products including maps that carry TomTom's data on driving
Spirent Communications and Agilent Technologies to join EGPS Forum 2008-05-26 01:31:00 CSR last week announced that Agilent Technologies and Spirent Communications
are to join CSR and Motorola in the EGPS Forum
, an open industry forum for evaluating and fostering enhanced Global Positioning System (EGPS) technologies. Working with CSR, Agilent and Spirent are said to “have created an essential building block of EGPS: a single system that can simula
David Morse, “we offer peace of mind with PocketFinder, our GPS locator” 2008-05-25 23:23:03 GPS
Business News interviewed with DavidMorse
, CEO of Location based Technology, a US-based company looking at introducing on the market a child/pet locator at $130. GPS Business News: Who is Location Based technology? David Morse: Location Based Technology is a company committed to helping families
Lawyer challenges government use of GPS tracking 2008-05-25 00:07:01 Goverment's use of GPS
tracking device in Connecticut trash probe could become test case NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- An accountant charged in a federal probe of mob influence in the trash industry is challenging the government's use of a sophisticated GPS tracking device that he says was put on his car without a warrant.Christopher Rayner's lawyer is asking a judge to decide whether the high-technolo Read more:Lawyer
Tennessee: GPS cruises to Division II-AA title 2008-05-24 02:10:47 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — GPS
has looked like a team going through the motions most of the 2008 Division
II Class AA softball postseason, but when the Bruisers feel like playing, results like Friday’s are what happens.GPS got things going its way with a two-out rally in the first inning and coasted to a second consecutive state title with a 15-0 five-inning victory Friday night at the Starplex fac Read more:Tennessee
, cruises
An Easy Primer on GPS 2008-05-23 10:01:01 In this week's Giz Explains, we're doing a quick rundown of a sweet technology that has evolved from a (deadly) serious military application to becoming a household utility, found in all kinds of gadgets: GPS
. Let's start with the acronym: GPS stands for global positioning system. Originally a DARPA-funded joint project of the Air Force and Navy, this satellite network tells ya where stuff is, lik
Garmin introduces 'Lifetime of Navigation' plan for GPS-equipped BlackBerry handsets 2008-05-21 21:37:43 Having GPS
integrated into your handset is one thing. But, having to pay for monthly navigation service just isn't something most people look forward to doing. So, to help ease the burden of navigating around town with your GPS-equipped BlackBerry
smartphone, Garmin
has introduced their new "Lifetime
of Navigation
" service. The navigation hardware giant is now offering BlackBerry owners unlimited
Best 5 GPS systems (Continue) 2008-05-21 09:52:01 1. Garmin Nuvi 660The price tag is a little hefty, but if you can swing it, the Garmin Nuvi 660 delivers a solid-performing and versatile GPS
device that offers navigation basics, tools for the world traveler, Bluetooth, and more. If the Nuvi 660 is too much for you, Garmin offers other models in the Nuvi series with the same great performance, so there's sure to be a model to suit your needs. 2. Read more:Continue
Best 5 GPS systems 2008-05-20 10:49:21 The Thomas Guide used to be the apex of car navigation, but GPS
and digital-mapping technology have combined to make an evolutionary leap. These portable navigation systems can help you get from point A to point B with audible driving directions, color maps, points of interest, and much more. And while they were once a novelty tech toy for early adopters and gadget hounds, they've gained in popula
GPS Tracking On CTA Buses - Track Your Route Here 2008-05-19 21:03:08 CHICAGO (WBBM) -- More CTA riders can track their bus routes now and figure out what time to get to the bus stop.Starting today - the CTA has added 18 more bus routes to its BusTrack
er program. That makes 32 of the CTA's 154 routes availableonline. They’re mostly on the south and west sides and come out of theCTA's Archer and 74th Street garages.Buses
on the 32 routes have GPS
systems that let Read more:Tracking
In-car GPS devices with integrated Bluetooth 2008-05-19 10:48:01 You'd think driving from point A to point B would be a pretty simple task, but you can hit some roadblocks along the way. You get lost, people are calling to see where you are--all of which can be frustrating and distracting. Fortunately, there are driving aids that can help the situation. These five in-car GPS
devices not only give you text- and voice-guided driving directions, but they also have Read more:Bluetooth
Trimble Raises The Bar For Mapping And GIS Accuracy With GeoExplorer 2008 Series 2008-05-18 22:32:00 Trimble has introduced its next-generation rugged handheld computing devices with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology -- the Trimble GeoExplorer 2008 series.As one of three models available, the new GeoXH handheld is setting a new mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) industry standard with real-time decimeter (10 centimeter) level positioning accuracy. With high-accura Read more:Mapping
GPS, to lead us home and quickly 2008-05-17 17:39:25 The week that saw these geographic images coming in also saw India’s two leading players in the growing niche of global positioning satellite (GPS
)-based navigation tools announce compelling extensions to their product range: between them, they have extended the reach and affordability of such solutions so that the rest of us — not just owners of pricey cars — can say, “GPS, lead me home! Read more:quickly
Zonar Systems Produces Applications That Improve Student Transport 2008-05-17 07:16:01 Based on its recent analysis of how telematics can be used to improve the safety and efficiency of school bus transportation, Frost and Sullivan recognizes Zonar Systems
with the 2008 Product Innovation of the Year Award. The Award cites Zonar's strong technical and practical leadership by reducing operating costs and maintaining the best performance in the pupil transportation industry.Mike Marti Read more:Applications
, Improve
, Student
Garmin Electronics Aboard Mainship Trawlers 2008-05-17 01:33:00 Garmin International has announced that it has signed an agreement making it the exclusive OEM marine electronics provider for Mainship Trawlers for its 2009 Models. "We're excited to be associated with Mainship Trawlers and their reputation for reliability, value, and design -- the same qualities that our customers have come to expect from Garmin," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worl Read more:Garmin
AT and T Business Customers Stay On Track With Xora GPS TimeTrack 2008-05-16 23:31:01 Small and large AT and T business customers now can keep their companies on the right track with Xora GPS
TimeTrack
. AT and T and Xora hace announced the availability -- on May 23 -- of the award-winning solution for workforce management for AT and T customers.Xora GPS TimeTrack uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to give businesses timesheet data collection, job/work-order management, Read more:Business
EU gives green light to TomTom takeover of Tele Atlas 2008-05-16 19:15:50 EU regulators on Wednesday approved Dutch technology group TomTom
's takeover of Tele Atlas
after an in-depth probe found the deal would not significantly reduce competition in the SatNav sector. The European Commission concluded that the 2.9-billion-euro (4.3-billion-dollar) takeover of Tele Atlas, a leading Dutch maker of digital maps, by TomTom, which makes portable navigation devices, "would n Read more:light
Spirent Federal Announces High Dynamic GPS/Galileo/GLONASS Simulation System 2008-05-15 22:40:01 Spirent FederalSystem
s announces the Spirent GSS8000 simulation system, designed for use in the most demanding applications. Over 20 years of development experience has culminated in a system capable of simulating high dynamics with unsurpassed accuracy.The Spirent GSS8000 supports up to 20,000g acceleration, up to 120,000m/s velocity and 250Hz (4ms) processing rates, with millimeter-level pseudo Read more:GPS
, Dynamic
, Galileo
Astrata Group Awarded Major Telematics Contract For Customs Vehicle Monitoring 2008-05-15 16:45:01 The Astrata Group
has announced that Geneva-based Cotecna has been awarded a major contract to produce a transit monitoring system for the Government of Senegal's customs operations. The contract, the first for Astrata in the West African country, is to provide Remotely Deployed Units (RDUs) and fixed tracking units as part of Cotecna's Transit Monitoring and Traceability solution, which is design Read more:Major
, Customs
, Vehicle
More Than 550 Million GPS-Enabled Handsets Will Ship By 2012 2008-05-15 09:43:01 In the wake of personal navigation devices' success, cellular carriers have started to offer on-board and off-board navigation solutions, as well as a range of LBS (Location Based Services) such as friend finder and local search on GPS
handsets.Community and social-networking-related functionality, such as the sharing of POIs (Points of Interest) and geo-tagged pictures, is also becoming popular a
Vodafone targets ad dollars with new GPS 2008-05-14 22:08:01 Vodafone New Zealand marketing bosses have eyes on next-generation Global Positioning Satellite software for mobile phones to boost advertising revenue.But they say this latest mobile phone accessory - joining internet access, MP3 mobile players and cameras - will not be a big earner for some time yet.GPS
technology looks set to be the next big thing for premium phones, giving customers the abilit Read more:Vodafone
, targets
, dollars
Company Sees ROI From GPS Fleet Tracking System in 18 Days 2008-05-14 16:38:51 The FieldLogix GPS
fleet tracking system recently helped Sunshine Landscape reduce overtime costs dramatically. Prior to FieldLogix, the company relied on a paper time sheet system for their field employees to document work hours each day. They became suspicious of the accuracy of this "honor" based system and decided to install the FieldLogix GPS fleet tracking system in November of 2007. Within Read more:Tracking
, System
, Fleet
Trio develop tester for enhanced GPS 2008-05-31 09:26:02 LONDON — Agilent Technologies and Spirent Communications are to join CSR within the enhanced Global Positioning System (EGPS
) Forum to create a test system for the EGPS standard.The EGPS Forum advocates improvement to location technologies in mobile devices and is committed to meeting both consumer and regulatory needs for precise and consistent levels of location information.The trio have devel Read more:develop
With GPS Expected on the New iPhone, Portable Nav Suppliers Are "Scared %#*@-less" 2008-06-08 06:03:05 With portable navigation systems hanging from millions of windshields and the price point of the popular devices diving down to the $99 mark, automakers' expensive in-dash nav systems are going the way of the car phone. But with mobile-phone based navigation gaining ground -- and the new 3-G iPhone
expected to debut on Monday with full GPS
capability -- portable navs could soon face a similar fate Read more:Expected
, Portable
, Suppliers
, Scared
An Inexpensive External GPS Antenna (Part 1) 2008-06-09 15:46:55 If you operate APRS or just need an external antenna for your GPS
receiver, here’s one that is easy to build yet offers surprisingly good performance in a compact size. Best of all, it uses commonly available components and materials.This antenna design is based on a classic turnstile configuration (for circular polarization)—two dipoles are placed on the same plane but rotated 90° from each Read more:External
, Antenna
5 Reasons You Should Buy The 3G iPhone On Launch Day 2008-06-12 08:23:04 Boston (dbTechno) - The 3G iPhone
is coming, and it is coming fast. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the 3G iPhone this past Monday during his keynote speech at WWDC, and consumers are already getting ready for it. For those still in limbo though, here are the top 5 reasons you need a 3G iPhone on launch day.5. Price - Price plays a major factor in the decision of just about all consumers, and Apple Read more:Reasons
, Launch
Bring A Measure Of Safety With A Handheld GPS System 2008-06-14 01:32:21 There are many great safety advantages to having a handheld GPS
system that many people do not consider when they think about purchasing a system. It is important to think about the fact that a vehicle tracking device usually has some type of connection with the local police force.In the event of a theft, the police can track where the car is and figure out the best way to retrieve it. The impleme Read more:System
, Handheld
, Safety
, Measure
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