GPS Tracking Using A Cell Phone

The GPS-enabled cellphone market is forecast tohis own location through the analysis of satellite
more than double by 2012, hitting 550 million units. Putsignals beamed down from many satellites. Cell phone
it all together and GPS chipset revenue is expectedGPS website Mandated in the aftermath of
to more than double to $1.3 billion in just three yearsSeptember 11th, the Federal Communication
time, according to In-Stat. The GPS-based NextGenCommission (FCC) required cell service providers to
system, slated for completion by 2025, will straightenmake GPS tracking of cell phone calls possible. All
routes (blue) and allow more planes to safely sharephones made since 2005 are GPS-trackable.
the skies. Currently, Air Traffic Control TowersCell phone GPS tracking is one of those advances.
(ATCT) guide planes through takeoff, then handCell Phone GPS tracking can prove useful in many
them over to a Terminal Radar Approach Controlwalks of life and especially when any emergency
(TRACON) facility that keeps approach andarises. Picture the scene of a road accident where
departure corridors orderly over the next 50 miles.injuries have occurred.
The GPS system has been designed to be as nearlyUpdate: Nokia intend the N95 to be a powerful one
accurate as possible. However, there are still errors.for all replacement for a media player, digital camera,
Cell phone GPS tracking can also be a useful featuredigital camera, PDA and now a GPS navigation device.
to the emergency services or police when respondingIt features a 2-way slide concept to simplify
to a 911 call from a GPS cell phone. For this reason,switching between different functionalities. Nokia,
the FCC has legislated that wireless networks provideMotorola and Beneflon are just a few of the
location information for 911 calls made from cellcompanies now providing GPS-enabled phones. This
phones. Cell phone GPS tracking systems is touted aswill change as the other manufacturers catch up,
one of the most advanced technological milestones inthen we will see this technology being installed as a
the history of mobile communication systems. Globaldefault inclusion.
Positioning Systems (GPS) enables the users to trail