Better Living Through GPS Technology

Better Living Through GPS Technology

Better Living Through GPS Technology

We've read about the crime prevention aspects of GPS tracking devices and how police have been able to locate and apprehend stolen cars, bikes, appliances etc. The creative use of GPS tracking devices continues to amaze as it expands and protects its users.

Recently we heard about a bank robber who was caught because a quick thinking teller placed a GPS device in the bag along with the money. Apparently the robber was only looking for signs of a dye pack and not a tracking device. Another robbery attempt foiled by technology.

Also reported is a state-of-the-art GPS device which makes it possible for authorities to fully control a bus by remote means. The idea is tied in with the Department of Homeland Security, and is being used to thwart attempts by terrorists to hijack buses and potentially turn a passenger loaded vehicle into a weapon capable of massive devastation. In the face of a terrorist threat, all a driver need do is to hit a panic button, which is discreetly hidden somewhere around the steering wheel. The distress signal which is generated activates a GPS device connected to the bus' onboard computer, and lets the dispatcher identify the vehicle, its location, speed and direction of travel. At this point, the dispatcher can remotely override the bus systems and slowly bring the bus to a safe and complete stop, preventing it from restarting. Currently the Gray Line double-decker tourist buses and Coach USA are using this technology to improve the safety of their passengers. The New Jersey Transit is presently in the process of equipping its fleet of approximately 3,000 busses with this system, and other municipalities are planning to follow suit.

Thanks to companies such as Garmin, Magellan and TomTom, just to name a few, our lives are being enhanced and made safer through technology. Though for most of us, our introduction to the tech world was through gaming, fortunately we have come a long way since then. Our daily use of many of these various forms of tech advancement link us to global positioning satellites, which in turn provide us with vital information. We can thank GPS devices for helping us keep track of our loved ones, our pets, our vehicles and even some of our toys. They can prevent us from getting and staying lost for any considerable length of time, and they have the ability to help us find food, clothing and shelter by directing us to shopping malls, restaurants and hotel accommodations. Oh, and by the way, you can also use it to play games!

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