Cell Phone Tracking vs. GPS Tracking or “Toy vs. Tool”
To say that cell phones have turned the concept of worldwide mobile communication into a 21st century reality is a definite understatement.
What has its origins in primitive 19th century technology under the combined craftsmanship of Alexander Graham Bell and Guglielmo Marconi, has transformed into a little gadget with a tremendous capacity for growth and development. Besides putting us in touch with virtually anyone in just about any location, most cell phone models are now equipped with far-reaching propensities such as text messaging, obtaining and storing information, sending and receiving e-mail and integrating other devices like PDAs, MP3 players and GPS receivers—which are just to name a few.
As GPS (global positioning system) modernization infiltrates more and more industry sectors, many new cell phones are now manufactured with some GPS receiving capability. Yet they continue to remain ineffective compared to more sophisticated GPS tracking systems and devices designed for personal and business use.
onsider these factors:
- A cell phone can move out of range of cell towers.
- GPS functionality can be disabled on a cell phone.
- The GPS in a cell phone is not as accurate.
- Cell phones use inexpensive, low power GPS chips to save money and battery life.
- Cell phones can be “forgotten” or “lost”.
- Cell phone batteries are always running low.
- Cell phones are subject to interference.
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Cell phones do not provide historical data.
The original intent of cell phone tracking was to assist emergency personnel in locating a cell phone user within 100 meters. Subsequent cell phone companies devised a new revenue stream: charge for locator services—help users find local establishments such as restaurants, gas stations, small retailers, etc.—and for this, they only required neighborhood accuracy.
For serious tracking of employees…teenagers…vehicles/assets…
Customers rely more on traditional GPS tracking systems and devices.
Why? Because unlike cell phone tracking with its limited boundaries, GPS tracking units use the Global Positioning System modules to target the exact location of a vehicle, person or other asset to which its unit is attached and then transmits the position of the asset at regular intervals. And with GPS tracking, vehicle information can be viewed on electronic maps via the Internet or specialized software.
GPS tracking systems , such as those manufactured by LandAirSea Systems, Inc., offer a variation of models with features tailored to each consumer’s need. They are generally classified as Passive or Active, the latter also known as Real Time. Passive units store GPS location, velocity, and distances traveled, which are then downloaded to be viewed once the vehicle is stationary. Active or “Real Time” allows the user to observe the vehicle “en-route” via computer access. Depending on one’s preference, each provides accurate, innovative and affordable vehicle tracking solutions.
Cell phones perform a vast array of functions, from the simple and practical to the wacky and whimsical and are used worldwide by people of varying ages and abilities.
Traditional GPS tracking systems are designed for serious vehicle tracking. Customers range from concerned parents of teen drivers…to cost conscious employers…to government and law enforcement agencies in need of specialized, covert surveillance.
GPS tracking the conventional way:
Simple. Straightforward. Affordable. Reliable.
Tags: Cell Phone Tracking, GPS Tracking
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