GPS Devices Today

You can find GPS systems in all types of vehicles, even bicycles, and in phones, watches, and handheld devices.

Not long ago most GPS devices were too large to fit anywhere but under the hood of a luxury car. Now GPS devices are lighter, smaller, and far more accurate than even a few years ago. You can find GPS systems in all types of vehicles, even bicycles, and in phones, watches, and handheld devices. With simple software and a small chip, you can find your exact position anywhere on the earth. You can pinpoint your location to within a few square feet using only the power it takes to run a calculator. Transportation, shipping, and vehicle traffic information is now automatically uplinked to an extensive databank of traffic conditions, nearby roads, and real-time directions. In addition, better telemetry and more advanced hardware provide additional data such as speed, direction, and driving habits.

Until recently, GPS systems were only used by big industry when the wireless companies introduced the technology for cars. Before the rise of the Internet, GPS systems required substantial hardware to reach their full potential. In addition to size, the price made it prohibitive for all but a few clients and big companies. Now GPS tracking systems have come into widespread use to assist travelers, shippers, businesses, and governments in pinpointing the exact location of anything with a transmitter. Today’s small GPS units are ten times more accurate than their forbears, cost a fraction of the price, and install in minutes. As they get more compact, researchers and engineers are finding more and more uses for them in the corporate and consumer markets.

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