Global positioning technology is used in most of today's GPS
and auto navigation systems. The truth of the matter is that this technology
while once reserved for the wealthy is now trickling into mainstream America . We are
seeing this technology in cell phones in order to assist with 911 calls. We are
seeing this technology in automobiles in order to track and possibly retrieve
them if they are stolen. We are also seeing this technology used to help lost
animals find their way back to the homes of their families. The truth of the
matter is that there are many ways in which GPS technology is currently making
our lives easier.
Below you will find a great number of uses for GPS and auto
navigation system technology that currently exist. Even more amazing is the
fact that new discoveries for these technologies are being made every day and
over time there will be an even greater variety of methods to utilize this
technology for the benefit of society.
1) Keep track of teens and children by using services such
as uLocate Communications. This technology allows you to track members of your
family by their cell phones. With the click of a button on your cell phone or
simply tracking from home via the Internet you can find all members of your
family that are carrying their cell phones. The benefits of this feature to
your peace of mind alone are well worth the monthly subscription fee, which can
be as low of $4 a month depending on which service you choose.
2) Keeping track of the elderly. This is especially useful
if you have a loved one that suffers from Alzheimer's or some other form of
dementia. Technologies are improving continuously and will hopefully reach a
point very soon where ID bracelets much like the medic alert bracelets will
allow GPS tracking that is even more reliable for the elderly. The relief of
knowing that you can find your loved one even if he or she has wondered off and
forgotten how to get home is something that you really can't put a price tag
on.
3) Lost pets. I mentioned this earlier but it is worth
repeating. The technology exists to have your pets implanted with chips or even
to have chips placed in collars that allow you to readily locate your precious
pet without spending endless hours of searching and whistling. The real beauty
of this is that you won't have to spend hours comforting sad children; you can
take them to the computer and let them help you track Fido.
4) Finding shortcuts along your route to work, job interviews,
important meetings, conventions, and personal appointments. This is great if
you are running into a time crunch or worse need an alternate route as the
result of a traffic jam or road closure.
5) GPS technology allows security and safety in many cars
that utilize On Star technology as well. This technology cannot only track the
location of your car but also be used to call for help in emergency situations.
This device is activated by the push of a button and can even be used by small
children in emergency situations.
There are many great ways that GPS and auto navigation
systems and technology are being used each and every day to improve our lives
and provide peace of mind. The methods mentioned above are simply icing on the
cake.
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