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There are 4 Key Types of GPS Tracking Systems You Should Know About

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:54:16 +0000

When choosing GPS tracking systems, it’s important to understand the basic types of GPS tracking systems and how they work. Read below to find out more about 4 common types of GPS tracking systems.

Hardwired GPS Tracking Devices

Hardwired GPS tracking systems are typically used in vehicles. These GPS tracking systems utilize the power of the vehicle’s battery for operation. With the brain of the unit hidden under the hood or your dashboard, these GPS tracking systems sometimes come with antennas that must be attached to the vehicle.

GPS Loggers

GPS loggers are GPS tracking systems that are used to record information to be retrieved at a later date. For example, a GPS logger can be used to track a vehicle or a shipment, but the information cannot be retrieved from the GPS tracking system until it is manually uploaded to a computer. These are also known as passive GPS tracking systems.

Personal GPS Trackers

Personal GPS trackers are GPS tracking systems which look like small beepers or cell phones. They’re designed to be handheld, clipped to a belt, or tossed in a purse for individual use. GPS tracking systems for personal use are often purchased for the purpose of personal protection for adults and children. Many personal GPS tracking systems include a panic button for quickly alerting family or authorities in emergency situations.

Real-Time GPS Trackers

Real-Time GPS trackers are GPS tracking systems which continuously transmit information so that users can track their location all the time. Real time GPS tracking systems are highly-sophisticated and require the use of tracking services and GPS tracking software. With real time GPS tracking systems, satellite mapping is used to show the location of the GPS tracking devices.

Conclusion

If you need help deciding which types of GPS tracking systems would be most suitable for your business or personal use, visit Mighty Tracker. at www.MightyTracker.com

So after 10+ years in market…what’s the most dependable module?

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:40:16 +0000

By far it has to be the MGT-310 module, available in 3.3v as well as 5v variations. In terms of returned product, devective deviations, etc., it carries the lows rates vis-a-vis the rest of the portfilio.

The MGT-310 is a little larger still than most of the popular GPS Modules, but has displayed a rigour of performance and dependability with it’s I/O interfaces and has a abuilt a rock solid reputation for MightyGPS in the process as well.

While we do have more sexier, sleeker and smaller for applications that call for it. But to date, if asked by any client, the MGT-310 remains our first recommendation for AVL/ Navigation or mobile depolyments. Contact our resident guru at David@mightygps.com

GPS Modules for 2-way radio tracking

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:36:31 +0000

Looking for a low cost solution to deploy with your two-way radio system? Add a simple module, and external antenna, and you can enable your clients with a very robust gps tracking solution. One of our most popular units in combination often with Kenwood radio solutions is the MGT-310 5v module as seen at

* 12 channel GPS receiver
* 4000 simultaneous time-frequency search bins
* SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support
* On-board switch circuitry to support direct connection to active antenna
* -137dBm acquisition sensitivity
* -145dBm tracking sensitivity
* <10 second hot start
* <45 second cold start
* 5m CEP accuracy

This unit has been deployed in public safety environments, emergency healthcare, mining, oil & gas solutions as well as field service tracking.

For full details visit http://www.mightygps.com/oem/40ebls.htm to download the spec sheet detail.

GPS Container Tracking

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:12:16 +0000

There are a number of solutions that are making container tracking a much more efficient and effective mechanism. We were recently challenged with a way to track rail cars from a client. They send out chemical compounds to their customers and usually start charging as soon as the container is delivered onsite.

However, usually the reporting with paper work is backlogged and days behind, even if reported accurately. Thus, foregoing days work of revenue.

We developed a solution using an off the shenlf GPS receiver and customizing the casing and software to deliver a very effective solution.

For a review see the video detail at GPS Container Tracking

For a full offering outline visit us at www.mightygps.com

Mini GPS Tracker

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:33:22 +0000

One of the smallest GPS Trackers on the market is available at MightyGPS.com now. This mini GPS tracker is packed with features, long battery life, and a simple interface for online tracking.

Mini TRACKER contains an extremely sensitive GPS receiver that also works under very difficult circumstances. It is therefore no need for a visible antenna on the roof.

We offer various Minitrackers for a variety of tasks. In brief, the following options listed are some samples:

Mini TRACKER E1
Good for:
* Vehicles where the tracker can connect 12-24V.
* Detection of individuals

Limitations:
* Battery life only up to 4 days
* Not weather resistant

Application examples:
* Cars (theft, service vehicles)
* Persons

Mini TRACKER e2
Good for:
* Ensuring objects can not allow excitement to the tracker.
* Security of objects not normally move very
* Tough environments
* Weather-resistant use

Limitations:
* Is greater than E1

Application examples:
* Personal Safety/ Lone Working
* Motorcycles, ATVs
* Caravans, containers, trailers
* Wheelchairs
* Value Shipments, building materials
* Construction Equipment
* Boating (Safety and example. Regatta)
* Furniture
* Cars (rent, lease, trials)
* Cattle
Mini TRACKER
Good for:
* Security of boats and marine engines
* Weatherproof

Mini TRACKER ESP1 is the world’s smallest GPS tracking device and requires No subscription !

Mini TRACKER EPS1 fills only as a box of matches and weighs approx. 50 grams.

Mini TRACKER EPS1 is extremely easy to operate – call it up and wait for an SMS with accurate position indication and speed. The position can be entered directly on the instance. Google Earth or Google Maps and you have a map showing the location.

Eavesdropping
With Mini TRACKER EPS1 is it possible to listen to what we are talking about in its immediate vicinity. Call Mini TRACKER and listen in!

Many opportunities
Mini TRACKER can be set to give the alarm when moving, speeding, high / low temperature (EPS1), exceeding the area (geo-fence) and also gives the alarm for low battery voltage. Eps2 and EPS3 can give alarms for up to 8 receivers.

Short and sweet
•No subscription
•SMS with position and speed
•Free Live Tracking
•Message by theft
•Message by excessive speed

Visit us at www.mightygps.com for a broader description

Low Cost Car GPS (navigation)

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:57:02 +0000

The Altina unit is one of the lowest cost units on the market, compared to the feature set available. Simply user interface and intuitive controls are the key differentiators.

The Altina A600 comes Destinator’s new V6 software. The award-winning Destinator is a full-featured GPS navigation system. Unlike GPS mapping systems that simply display your location, Destinator tells you where you are, and details how to reach your destination via the most direct route, with minimal hassle, in the least amount of time.

Destinator utilizes the GPS (Global Positioning System) network of satellites to accurately determine your current position. To guide you, Destinator uses the same superior and high quality NAVTEQ map data, creators of the digital map database that has become the industry leader for location-based services and navigation around the world.

Multi-Media Features

MP3 Player

Photo Viewer

MPEG-4 Video Viewer

Download User Manual

Hardware

CPU: Samsung 2410, 266MHz

Screen: 320 x 240 resolution, touch screen

Memory: 32MB ROM, 64MB RAM

GPS Module: SiRF III

Battery: 1350 mAh

Size: 117 x 82 x 23mm

Warranty:

1 year manufacturer warranty.

$159

MightyGPS has an Online Tracking Portal

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:54:27 +0000

As many clients have been traditionally purchasing custom GPS hardware solutions from us, as well as some off the shelf solutions, a growing chorus has continued to ask for online mapping support as well.

Online mapping solutions have become quite simplified with the ascension of Google Earth, for data logging, etc. For online tracking we have responded to the support questions with a portal located on a sister site called MightyTracker.com

MightyTracker.com can handle many off the shelf solutions with the easy of a 3 step process:

Purchase the Hardware for your application ($100 to $400)
Purchase the monthly activation ($19 to $59)
Login to your account and start Tracking.

We can deliver many custom solutions on the mapping side as required. We can deliver roaming discounts/ mapping interfaces and GUIs/ custom hardware configurations to meet any requirement.

To view some of the available mapping interfaces, please see www.mightytracker.com

GPS Mapping Software release

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:25:39 +0000

Fugawi Global Navigator Ver. 4.5
GPS Moving Map Software
Now includes FREE subscription to USA or Canada Topos!

Fugawi Software from MightyGPS

Fugawi Global Navigator™ is the ideal PC software tool for route planning, GPS programming, and real-time GPS navigation on land, sea and in the air.

With Fugawi Global Navigator you can navigate in real time using the widest variety of digital maps, such as NOAA RNC™, topographic maps, Garmin IMG format maps, Fugawi Street Maps, or with your own scanned paper maps

Fugawi Global Navigator also brings you the convenience of planning routes, waypoints and tracks on your maps. With a click of your mouse they can be uploaded into your GPS receiver or chartplotter for use in the field. Also, routes, waypoints and tracks created on your adventures can be downloaded from your GPS onto the digital map(s) in Fugawi for analysis.

We recommend Fugawi Mapping Software to clients for marine and recreational terrain navigation applications with iPhones, Laptops, as well as handheld devices. For more details on the product offering see http://mightygps.com/fugawipdalink.htm

OEM GPS Solutions

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:24:52 +0000

With the increased prevalence of GPS in everything from cameras, to pets, to vehicles, the need for smaller and more efficient GPS Modules continues to increase.

We are seeing it in the day-to-day requests for insights into applications that clients are developing. Some ingenious things at that! All usually designed to make something work better, more efficient or cut costs with greater insights/ inventions.

One of the key differentiators is chipset type for all of the GPS Modules. Some are created with high rates of sensitivities, others for general higher volume and stable output requirements, and others still for lower end applications where accuracy is not so much an issue as price perhaps is.

There are various solutions for navigation vs tracking. While we showcase a broad array of modules, we also can custom create solutions for clients, or work to incorporate off the shelf solutions, by simply offering some guidance on which communication modems and chipsets are ideal for tracking solutions per se.

For a consultation, feel free to contact us directly at www.mightygps.com or email to david@mightygps.com

Truck Mapping/ Navigation tool

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:48:09 +0000

A highly rated new navigation unit for truckers is the Rand McNally TND 500 unit. We have received nothing by exceptional feedback on this product since introducing it to the line-up.

It can work as as a standalone unit or work with your laptop interchangeably. It delivers a high level of user satisfaction, and surprisingly simple feature sets.

Rand McNally Intelliroute® Truck Navigation Device – Trucker tested. Trucker approved.

The Rand McNally IntelliRoute® TND™ 500 is the first Truck Navigation Device built from the ground up for truckers like you. The TND™ uniquely meets the needs of the commercial truck driver with truck-specific routing and tools to help drivers run more profitably and efficiently. It’s more than just a GPS – it’s navigation drivers can trust from Rand McNally, the industry leader in truck routing.

Avoid out-of-route miles with accurate routing for truck-specific configurations and HazMat.
Prevent accidents and tickets by using roads and bridges that accommodate truck height, weight, and length.
Reduce manual calculations with recorded state-by-state/providence mileage and on duty/drive times.

Key Features:

5″ screen with big icons
Truck-specific routing in U.S. and Canada; 35% more than the leading data provider!
Enhanced text-to-speech and driver configurable warnings
3D Junction View
Roadwork™ construction updates
Searchable Trucker’s Friend® National Truck Stop Directory®
Truck dealer locations and CAT scales
Quick planner – determine profitability and drive time for an upcoming route
Toggle to car mode
Multi-stop route optimization
Calculator with Standard or metric units

More Than Just a GPS!

State/Province mileage breakdown
Commercial-grade address book
On duty & driving timers
Cross-reference to the Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas
Smart Time – Calculate arrival time at destination
Free PC application to back-up and update your device

To purchase or review this item, please go to http://www.mightygps.com/tnd500.htm