Thursday, July 30, 2009

How to Individually Locate Your Lost Cell Phone


This has to be one of the things many mobile users long for. I believe that in this world more than 1000 phones get lost everyday, the figure being on the lower side. The main ways in which mobile phones are lost are theft or carelessness. You can get way-laid by muggers and you end up losing your phone or when you go to a social event or place, you carelessly leave your expensive phone on the table and when you come back, it is gone.
Well those days are about to end. This is because of the new cell phone tracking software. This software has been programmed to work together with GSM technology so that your cell phone can be recovered. Here is how it works:

You first have to install the software on your phone. If your phone is WAP enabled, you can download it directly. You can alternately download it from a computer and transfer the software on your phone. One of the registration details you have to give in is the number of a trusted person or one you meet regularly. What usually happens when you are installing the software is that it merges your sim card number together with your mobile phone's IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, better known as the serial number. This means that if a new sim card is inserted into the cell phone, the software will be able to identify that the new sim card does not belong to that phone.

A good practical example is when you lose your phone or have it stolen. When someone replaces your sim, the software will immediately detect that and will use GSM systems to send a text message to the number you had provided. The text message contains the details of the new sim card which is in your cell phone, and that includes the cell phone number. You can then call up the person who has your phone and tell them that they have your cell phone and you will track them wherever they go. You can even tell them the make and model. Now if someone hears something like this, who wouldn't return the phone?

So, if you want to locate your lost or missing phone, get this software as soon as yesterday!!
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Tracing Cell Phone Locations - How to See Their Address


Whether you are worried about the safety of your kids or the faithfulness of your spouse, knowing where their cell phone has been can provide relief. Tracing cell phone locations is possible today with the correct tools and knowledge.

1. Signal Triangulation Tracking

The first method of cellular phone tracking is also the oldest, and most common. By 'triangulating' a cell phone via it's signal in relation to the nearest towers. Depending on several factors such as where the nearest towers are and what features the phone has, this method can be as accurate as a hundred or so meters from the person talking.

2. GPS Enabled Phone Tracking (Global Positioning System)

Today, almost all cell phones now have GPS features. This allows services like 911, navigation, and more to easily work on your mobile phone. It also let's authorities track you anywhere in the world should there be an emergency. Some carriers provide location tracking tools from their websites via GPS for 'group' accounts and business purposes.

3. WiFi Tracking and 'pinging'

The newest method of tracing cell phone locations is done through wireless data transmission. Being miniature computers, it is possible to 'ping' a cell phone and identify it's location in the network to within 50 feet. While this was not possible with some of the oldest cellular devices, almost all modern phones can be tracked this way.The newest method of tracing cell phone locations is done through wireless data transmission. Being miniature computers, it is possible to 'ping' a cell phone and identify it's location in the network to within 50 feet. While this was not possible with some of the oldest cellular devices, almost all modern phones can be tracked this way.

Cell phone tracking will only become more common as time passes and technology progresses. A future in which the majority of the people on this planet can be placed within feet of their location is not far off. Being aware of the methods available today can help regardless of your perspective of personal safety.

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GPS Individual Tracking, Keeping Track of Vulnerable Loved Ones


It seems that the world is becoming even more dangerous each day. The news reports bring tales of missing children, men, women and senior citizens. Many have medical conditions that require medicines every few hours. Others are victims of crime or accidents. Family and volunteers spend enormous amounts of energy and expense searching for these people. Sadly these incidents end in tragedy. The answer may lie in new technology in the form of GPS individual tracking devices. New GPS device technology has developed individual tracking devices to be made small enough to hang on a belt or around your neck like a pendant or on your wrist just as a watch would. These new non intrusive tracking devices use a combination of GPS and cell phone technology to report its location at timed intervals. Areas that have limited cell phone coverage generally do not offer individual tracking services. New battery technology allows these devices to continue to function for as long as 24 hours before needing to be recharged. Information that is uploaded through the cell phone system is sent to a data base maintained by a cell phone tracking provider where it can be downloaded to your computer, PDA or cell phone.

The system can be programmed to email you if your child or vulnerable individual has traveled out of bounds such as leaving a school, home or treatment facility. This is also handy for keeping track of your teens as well. However many teens feel that GPS individual tracking is an infringement on their personal freedoms. The information on the direction and speed of travel are readily available to allow you to intercept the individual are tracking. Think of the peace of mind that you will have knowing that you can log into your laptop and ascertain the location information of your loved ones day or night. Specialized units even have an alert feature that can be initiated to bring help or medical assistance. Your GPS tracking service provider will automatically notify authorities even if you are not available to respond in a timely manner. The individual that is being track is carrying a cell phone they can be called to ascertain the type of assistance needed. All of which will keep your loved ones safe and reduce your stress and anxiety levels.

The smaller GPS individual tracking devices are relatively expensive. The smaller the device is the higher the cost. In addition the smaller devices require more frequent battery charges to keep them working properly. The cost of tracking varies greatly depending on where you live and what services you require. However considering the value most of us place on our loved ones it may seem a bargain over time.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Cell Phone GPS Tracking


The development of communications technology has long since surpassed the sole ability to access others when they are mobile. Today, mobile communication devices are becoming much more technologically advanced and offer more than the ability to just carry on a conversation. Cell phone GPS tracking is one of those advances.

GPS or Global Positioning System tracks your location by interpreting the data received from 3 or more satellites. This has made GPS a popular feature in cars as a navigational aid.

All cell phones constantly broadcast a radio signal, even when not on a call. The cell phone companies have been able to estimate the location of a cell phone for many years using triangulation information from the towers receiving the signal. However, the introduction of GPS technology into cell phones has meant that cell phone GPS tracking now makes this information a lot more accurate.

With GPS technology now more commonplace in many new cell phones, this means that the location of anyone carrying a compatible cell phone can be accurately tracked at any time. Cell phone GPS tracking can therefore be a useful feature for business owners and fleet managers who need to be able to keep track of their vehicle movements.

Cell phone GPS tracking can also be a useful feature to the emergency services or police when responding to a 911 call from a GPS cell phone. For this reason, the FCC has legislated that wireless networks provide location information for 911 calls made from cell phones. These are known as E911 calls.

As technology advance even further, future features will be even more powerful. Imagine GPS cell phones used as a navigational device. Based on the cell phone GPS tracking signal, they could be used to find your way to a location, calculate your speed based on your location change over time, from this calculate your estimated arrival time, suggest an alternative route and even phone the person you are calling to see with your ETA! Of course in car GPS navigation systems can already perform many of these tasks, however it is the portability of cell phones that makes them so useful for this technology.

Cell phone GPS tracking could also be used to locate the whereabouts of your children and offer protection to elderly relatives should something happen and they need urgent assistance.

These features will help to secure the future of cell phone GPS tracking providing advantages for all.

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GPS Tracking Systems Can Help Locate You


GPS Tracking Device are useful systems that can help people locate you when you are lost or stranded. GPS Navigation Systems can help you and find your way back to civilization in case you are lost. Both of these, a mobile phone, physical maps and the old fashioned compass should be your essential companions when you decide to explore new areas.

Make it a point to carry these things when you decide to go trekking, driving, skiing or holidaying in areas which are remote or have little human presence. Forests, mountains, deserts, rivers, seas, oceans and the remote wilderness of most States are areas where you can get lost easily.

With the aid of GPS navigation system you can find your back provided you have loaded them with maps of the region you are driving to. Otherwise you will given just the coordinates of your location and which you need to figure out which is kind of tough.

It's your responsibility towards your family to carry as much as safety equipment as possible with you so you do not endanger their lives when out exploring.

How can GPS car tracking device help?

If your car or phone has a GPS tracking device then it is possible for rescuers to locate you. These devices emit signals of your exact coordinates which are picked up by satellites and transmitted to tracking stations and you can be reached using this data.

A mobile phone can help too. You can call for help or when you make contact the phone companies can track where your call originated from and they can provide the details about the sector or zone you called from. This can help the people looking for you to at least know the region where you are lost.

A few months ago a young family found itself stranded in a remote part of Oregon. They had followed directions downloaded from the Internet. It was winter and some of the remote roads were closed. The ill-fated family took one of these ended up getting lost in freezing temperatures. In the cold wilderness of Oregon they slowly ran out of food and heat and had reached a dead end.

The young father decided to walk and find a way to help his family. Tragically, he died due to cold and hunger while his family survived and was found later.

The man was a top expert in technology and was respected figure on the Internet and and an editor on one of the most respected and popular technology sites.

But sadly, he didn't have a GPS tracking system to help him out. His family was traced from the last call he had from mobile before it went out of coverage area.

Sometimes, we rely on technology too much and try to over reach. Armed with the latest gizmos we try to go where no one else has gone before and most of the times we find our way back too.

But, when we try to test technology beyond its limits or due to the occurrence of events beyond our control or unexpected circumstances or because of acts of nature that tragedy strikes. At that point nothing seems to help.

So, help yourself and your family carry a GPS tracking system with you when ever you go exploring.

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Tips For Buying the Best GPS Tracking Systems


Any search for GPS tracking in Google and other search engines shows hundreds of thousands of search results for companies offering GPS tracking systems. What you want to know is who are the right companies for your requirement?

An application such as GPS container tracking is highly specialized and in actual fact only a few companies are truly able to offer it. Other companies may say they can but they aren't aware of the technical issues involved such as GPS reception, communications between the container and server software and how to track the container when it is at sea. Make sure that you find a company who you feel will properly understand what your container tracking system requires and that they have the right technology.

Another tip for buying something like a vehicle tracking system, is to make sure the company is offering a complete system that suits your needs. Not all vehicle tracking systems are appropriate. For example, if you want a GPS tracking system for your car, you don't need to purchase a GPS fleet management system as those are for large trucking and logistics companies. If you are a consumer and are wanting to track a teen driver for example you want an easy to use and easy to install GPS system, these are GPS tracking devices that can be installed in a glove box, under a seat or they can be put into special waterproof magnetic cases and installed under the hood or just about anywhere under your vehicle. You also want something so simple that you can track the vehicle from any internet based computer.

For companies looking to track fleets of vehicles there are also a number of vehicle GPS tracking devices, which can not only be used to track a stolen vehicle, but also to monitor workforce productivity, and protect companies against time sheet fraud. These are great tracking devices that can be usefule to any business with mobile workers.

There are also application for GPS tracking technology that include tracking people. Again, you want to concentrate on finding the right company for the problem or need you have. There are specialists who deal in child tracking and offender tracking. They offer similar technology but their systems are very different...as well as the price!

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