Global positioning technology is used in most GPS and car navigation systems. The truth of the matter is that this technology was put aside for a while while the rich countries are now in the streams of America. We’re looking at this technology in cell phones, to help with 911 calls. We’re looking at this technology in cars to monitor them and possibly recover them if they’re stolen. We also use this technology to help lost animals find their way back to their families’ homes. The truth is, there are many ways in which GPS technology is now making our lives easier.
Below you will find many uses for the GPS navigation system and automated technology currently available. Even more astonishing is the fact that new discoveries of these technologies are being made every day and over time there will be a greater variety of methods to use this technology for the benefit of society.
1) Keep an eye on teens and children using services like uLocate Communications. This technology allows you to follow the activities of your relatives through their cell phones. With the click of a button on your cell phone or simply monitoring the house via the Internet, you will find all the members of your family who exercise their cell phones. The benefits of this feature alone for your peace of mind are well worth the monthly subscription fee, which can be as low as $4 per month depending on the service you choose.
2) Keep track of the elderly. This is particularly helpful if you have a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. Technology continues to improve, and hopefully it will reach a point soon where ID bracelets, like the doctor’s, will alert GPS tracking bracelets, which is even more reliable for older people. The relief of knowing that you can find your loved one, even if he or she left and forgot to ask how to get home is something you can’t really put a price tag on.
3) Lost pets. I mentioned it earlier, but it bears repeating. The technology exists to have your animals implanted with chips or even have chips placed in collars that allow you to locate your prized pet without spending countless hours of research and hissing. The real beauty of it is that you don’t have to spend sad hours comforting children; You can take them to the computer and let them help you follow Fido.
4) Find shortcuts in your work route, employment, important meetings, conventions and personal commitments. It’s fine if you find yourself overloaded or, worse still, need another route after a traffic jam or road closure.
5) GPS technology enables safety and security in many cars that use On Star technology. This technology makes it possible to not only track the location of your car, but also be used to call for help in emergencies. The device is activated with the push of a button and even small children can use it in an emergency.
There are many great ways that GPS navigation systems and automotive technology are used every day to enhance our lives and provide peace of mind. The methods mentioned above are just the icing on the cake.
