There are a number of different types and categories of portable GPS tracker systems available today. Some focus on real-time monitoring, while other serves simply a navigational purpose. Still others are used in a passive capacity. Because there are so many different types of portable GPS devices to choose from, whether for business or personal use, you’ll be sure to find the perfect GPS tracking solution to meet your needs.
You may not realize it but you can’t just “buy” a GPS tracker without “buying into” one company’s GPS Tracking System. And All GPS Tracking Systems are not alike! While many GPS trackers may look the same and some may even cost less, they don’t always work the same way. The monthly monitoring service that you pay for and which your trackers are specifically programmed to work with may not provide you multiple methods for determining and reporting tracking location data. Any GPS TRACKER will attempt to obtain a GPS reading from at least three orbiting GPS satellites. If successful, the tracker will transmit that information to a computer server, which will display it on an online web-based portal with mapping software.
When using a GPS tracker, it’s highly recommended you tell your child that you’re tracking them and that you establish the locations where you expect them to be at certain times. The key issue in the planting of a GPS tracker is whether the person who was tracked had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Most courts have yet to rule on the use of GPS trackers and as such, there is some gray area, as the law is typically five years behind technology. However, the short technical answer to the above question is, that if you own the vehicle or have joint ownership of it, then it is perfectly legal to use a GPS system to monitor it.
GPS tracking devices have substantially dropped in cost over the past few years while the reliability and accuracy has only increased. Therefore, it will not be that long before school districts would be able to have the capital necessary to invest in personal monitoring devices for all students. Even better is that the units could be reused by new students every year because the GPS trackers are so durable. Although we have no way for certain to determine what the future holds everyone can agree that school safety should always be discussed. Students should never have to worry while attending class, and GPS tracking could be one of the tools to assist in enhancing student safety.
In addition to real-time tracking, you can set up a geo-fence, or safety zone, which is an area you set up in the software or web interface, and if your child or teen travels outside the zone, you will receive an alert. It’s good to agree upon the areas they can travel in so they know places and areas to avoid. You can also use the geo-fence to alert you when they arrive at their destination, and when they depart.
The Conan GPS Mini Tracker is the perfect device for people who want simple live tracking without all the fees. The conan GPS unit can be fully controlled via your cell phone making it easy to use and yet is one of our most flexible units, leaving you with a variety of ways to set up the device: SMS Trigger Mode: While in this mode the Conan will only take position reports when you send it an SMS asking for an update. For maximum battery life and updates only when you need them, this default mode is ideal. Motion Trigger Mode: Have a troublesome teenager that you cant trust to stay at home while your at work? Waiting for a suspect to make their move? The motion triggered mode could be just what your looking for. The Conan GPS will automatically activate upon motion and send you location information via SMS. The unit will then continue to give you automatic updates every 5 minutes until it is no longer in motion.
Geofence Alarm Mode: Need to make sure you kids aren’t wandering to the so called wrong side of the tracks? Geofence mode will allow you to set a “safe zone” around the GPS unit. Every 5 minutes from that point on the unit will do a check to see if it has crossed that boundry, if it has the Conan will automatically alert you via SMS.
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