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Using a small GPS unit somehow connected to a modified GSM phone that will send the position of the car to the tracking agent when it recieves a SMS request to do so. This would be to retrieve stolen cars (a huge problem in Africa)
Track your spouse
http://www.thespyst...vehicletracking.htm
Do it yourself tracking unit installs on car in minutes [spartanica, Apr 05 2002]
Lojack
http://www.lojack.com/foryou/lojack.htm
Not exactly what you're describing, but Lojack accomplishes a similar objective in a similar manner. [waugsqueke, Apr 05 2002]
Tracker / South Africa
http://www.tracker.co.za/
Lojack is sold under this brand name in S. Africa. [waugsqueke, Apr 05 2002]
Lojack
http://www.lojack.com/foryou/where.htm
The bigest problem with the lojack system is coverage. [Duan-ZA, Apr 07 2002]
Hunter Pro
http://www.hunterpr.../Gps/Hunterpro.html
It seems it has been done exactly like I wanted it, oh well... lets see: issue comand: next idea (Good one) [Duan-ZA, Apr 07 2002]
Aspicore GSM Tracker
http://www.aspicore...ker.asp?tab=2&sub=4
Real-Time Smartphone Location Tracking with Bluetooth GPS [jje, Apr 05 2005]
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I think that would be a good idea, especially if you were drunk, forgot where your'e parked or had the motor stolen... but arnt you forgetting something...
what happens if you lose your phone?... |
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HalfBaked time and time again. Always rejected for the potential 'Big Brother' abuse. |
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If I wanted something like this made how would I go about it? |
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// HalfBaked time and time again. Always rejected for the potential 'Big Brother' abuse. // |
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Yeah, I'm getting tired of all the abuse that I have to take from SMS linked GPS receivers in Africa. Oh wait, nevermind. |
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Many cell phone manufacturers are planning to release phones with built-in gps. It is part of a plan to aid 911 calls made from cell phones. |
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There are 3 problems with the Tracker / Lojack system. |
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1. It needs a expensive network of base towers and repeaters.
2. It needs a special tracking unit installed in every Police unit that needs to do tracking (most police vehicles already have GPS installed)
3. The tracking is directional and not positional - You can drive in the direction of the stolen vehicle but you never know where it is. |
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