The Hear Now GPS dog tracking collar August 9, 2007
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Another entry into the GPS dog tracking market has appeared — The Hear Now. What makes The Hear Now’s products unique is the inclusion of a two-way radio, so you can speak to your wandering pet! LED lights in the collar, visible for a reported two miles, are another helpful aid in pet recovery.
The first generation of The Hear Now products is slated to be available in the U.S. and Canada in October of 2007, and will be sold through retail pet supply stores. They will have a two-mile range but will not have GPS tracking capabilities. That will come with the second generation, set for release in late 2007 / early 2008. A third generation device will add geofencing capabilities.
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GPS tracking a hit with fleet operators August 1, 2007
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C.J. Driscoll has released a study of U.S. fleet operators’ satisfaction with GPS tracking. 73% of participants indicated that they were either extremely satisfied or very satisfied with their systems.
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GPS jamming device July 31, 2007
Posted by Rich in : GPS tracking employees, GPS tracking and privacy, GPS vehicle tracking , 2 comments
Is someone snooping on you? Maybe you’re just paranoid; then again, maybe not. Well Chinavasion (no, I’m not making that name up) has a forthcoming GPS jamming device on their website that claims to be able to block signals over a range of 2 to 4 meters. Theoretically, that is enough to effectively eliminate the tracking threat. No word on availability, pricing or legality in the U.S.! (more…)
DIY GPS tracker July 30, 2007
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Tinkerlog has written about creating their own GPS tracking device. They list costs, saying…
Summing up you get all parts at about 220€ or $286. Ouch! Who said, that tinkering with electronics is a cheap passion?
GPS asset tracking thwarts million dollar heist July 23, 2007
Posted by Rich in : GPS fleet tracking, GPS asset tracking, GPS vehicle tracking , add a commentThe Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that a GPS tracking device thwarted the theft of 4704 Sony PS2 consoles, worth a reported $1 million. The semi-trailer carrying the game consoles was outfitted with a GPS asset tracking device. Police were able to track the trailer to a residence where the games were being off-loaded. Four men were arrested and are due to appear in court on August 13.
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Mercedes-Benz ignores two court orders to track hit and run driver before complying July 16, 2007
Posted by Rich in : GPS tracking and privacy, GPS tracking and public safety, GPS tracking law, GPS vehicle tracking , 11 commentsLast Tuesday night, 24-year-old Elizabeth Sandoval was killed by a hit and run driver in Glendale, California. Thanks to witness descriptions, the car and license tag were identified. Last Friday, Glendale Police Chief Randy Adams…
…admonished Mercedes-Benz of North America for refusing to comply with a court order to activate the car’s standard Global Positioning System so that authorities might pinpoint the sedan’s exact location.
“It’s one of the most frustrating thing in my 35 years of law enforcement,” he told reporters.
A court order police obtained at 2:30 p.m. Friday was faxed to Mercedes-Benz North American headquarters in New Jersey and to the company that provides the global positioning satellite service, Irving, Texas-based Tele-Aid.
Phantom Tracking - GPS for motorcycles July 10, 2007
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Phantom Tracking is a specialized GPS tracking device targeted specifically for motorcycles. The system, designed for Harley-Davidson® and custom V-Twin bikes, combines anti-theft and crash detection. According to their website,
Phantom Tracking is the only system to incorporate traditional alarm features such as ignition disablers and
3D movement chipset along with next generation wireless technologies (GSM/GPRS, state of the
art GPS chipset, Bluetooth®, and ZigBee™). With our 24-hour state of the art
monitoring center, we are able to provide instant notification, dispatch,
tracking, and recovery anywhere within North America.
TeleNav Track review July 3, 2007
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It’s not often that we see a full and detailed review of a GPS fleet tracking service, but that’s exactly what CIO has posted — a four-part review of TeleNav Track. They didn’t find much not to like about it either, other than the limited number of phones supported (the service is currently only offered on AT&T and Sprint/Nextel phones).
TeleNav Track is available in several packages according to a business’s needs, and at various pricing levels. TeleNav Track features include GPS navigation and wireless forms, dispatching and barcode scanning.
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Teensurance GPS tracking goes nationwide June 27, 2007
Posted by Rich in : GPS vehicle tracking, GPS tracking children , 1 comment so farThe insurance firm Safeco announced today the nationwide availability of Teensurance, allowing parents to track where a driver is, how fast they are driving, and the time they arrive at a specific location. The auto tracking system, dubbed “Safety Beacon GPS,” relays data via cellular networks.
Teensurance is available beginning today at an introductory rate of $14.99 per month, which is guaranteed for two years. Safeco is citing a normal rate of $29.99 per month. Installation and emergency roadside assistance is included. Further costs are likely to be incurred with Safety Beacon alerts:
Teensurance subscribers purchase and spend “credits” to enable and receive Safety Beacon™ notifications. For example, you spend one credit each time:
- Safety Beacon™ notifies you about an event, such as your vehicle exceeding a speed threshhold or reaching a destination.
- You request information from Safety Beacon™—such as your vehicle’s location—from a phone or your account at teensurance.com.
- You configure a Safety Beacon feature or turn a feature on or off.
You receive 100 free starter credits when you buy Teensurance. Additional credits must be purchased through your online account. A block of 100 credits costs $29.99.
Other features include stolen vehicle retrieval support and remote door unlock.
Surprisingly, and to their credit, Safeco says they will not use collected individual data, stating that “individuals’ driving data (speed and location notifications) will be available only to parents and teens.”
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AmberWatch Mobile GPS tracking service June 25, 2007
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The nonprofit AmberWatch Foundation has announced the new AmberWatch Mobile GPS tracking service for cell phones, designed to help protect children from sexual predators and other risks.
Scheduled to become available beginning in September 2007, AmberWatch Mobile’s services will include text-message, voice, web and email alerting systems that provide:
- Alerts: Individuals will be able to send alerts, which include their GPS location, to family and friends to indicate that they need assistance.
- Location Views: Select family and friends who will be able to view a loved one’s location on a map from a PC or mobile phone.
- Scheduled Checks: Parents will be able to set up “scheduled checks” so they will be automatically notified that their children are where they should be, like arriving at home from school.
- Phone Tree: When a loved one feels threatened and sends an alert, if their primary contact is not reachable, the system will continue to be active until a secondary contact is reached.
