GPS technology in license plate recognition

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

Quite rightly, the GPS technology is going to bring a major revolution in the world very soon because of its multi-facet uses.GPS technology can be utilized to keep a check on everything from vehicle parking to speeding tickets, to nabbing criminals to hospitalizing patients. particularly the use of GPS tech.in transport sectore is on a rise. It will determine whether the vehicle has a license plate or not. Because of this utility, government can make a check and take appropriate steps to nab the thieves. Let’s consider the fact. When radios were installed into police cars 75 years ago, it brought tremendous results. The police got information about the criminals on a regular basis and acted on it. In this way crime rate was reduced considerably. Now GPS technology comes! Both private and public enterprises are at work to fully exploit the technology. In near future the society at large will be greatly benefited of it. The Canada based AutoVu has developed a system using tiny TV cameras, an onboard computer and GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. It scans the environment around the car. It will provide the officer concerned whether car has incense plate or not. Read

Hong Kong police lose GPS supported helicopter

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

A GPS supported helicopter of Hong Kong police has been lost during a test flight when it spun out of control and crashed into a hillside while flying. The GPS system was inducted into the hi-tech helicopter to assist Hong Kong police to nab the smugglers and and illegal immigrants. The helicopter was in the testing stage. It had successfully completed two rounds of tests before the incident occurred. The Hong Kong police are searching the GPS machine in the remote areas where the accident had taken place. Read

CDCR to check sex offenders using GPS

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

In a move to prevent committed crimes against children, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has opted for the use of GPS technology to monitor the sex offenders who reside near the schools. Particularly Disneyland where a good number of sex offenders living is now a matter of concern for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The CDCR acting on the mandate which directs sex offenders not to live at least one-half mile from schools has decided to utilize GPS technology supported MapQuest to monitor some 1,800 high sex offenders. The Department will provide 100 hand-held GPS devices to the officers to measure the distance. So that the CDCR can check the sex-offenders. Read

Taxi drivers lash out at Philadelphia Parking Authority for forcing them to install GPS

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

The taxi drivers lashed out at the Philadelphia Parking Authority for its rolling which forced them to install GPS supported devices in their vehicles. The Global Positioning Satellite system helped the Parking Authority to monitor the movement of cabs in the city. The taxi drivers consider GPS supported devices as costlier. It requires extra charges from the drivers. Some of the strikers said that they are forced to use GPS devices although they are not at all interested. They urged the Parking Authority to reconsider its decision. They have also threatened that the strike will continue so long as their problem is not solved.

GPS tracking devices available in mobiles

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

GPS tracking devices are now available in Cell phones. These cell phones will help people to keep track on their family members, cars, golf balls and all their possessions round the clock. The California based CAT Trax is working on it. The company uses Nextel cell phones for GPS tracking. After two to three months, other wireless carriers can get this service. For which Nextel will charge $19.95 per month. Read

Assembly approves bill to GPS Monitoring of Sex Offenders

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

The bill, which makes GPS tracking mandatory for the sex offenders, got the approval of the Wisconsin Assembly and ready for government’s consent. According to the bill, any person cause sexually harassment or forcefully molestation to a child below 12 years will be kept for GPS tracking throughout the life. Earlier the state Senate had brought certain changes in the original bill. The state senate pointed out the crimes for which offenders will be subject to GPS tracking. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau has calculated that GPS monitoring would require $1.2 million for 285 offenders in the first year and $2.3 million for 570 offenders in the second year. The bill will bring down crime rates in the country. Read

RadioShack offers TomTom GPS Devices Nationwide

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

RadioShack has decided to offer TomTom’s newest line of personal navigation devices at its 2,500 stores across the US. The project will begin this month. RadioShack said it is using GPS devices to meet the demand of technologically perceptive customers. The US based RadioShack will use two models of TomTom GPS devices, the TomTom GO 910 and TomTom GO 510. The GO range of TomTom is very popular in the current market. Read

Cell Phone-GPS Combo to put a leash on students

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Now, students have to be on their heels every moment or the latest GPS technology will put them in trouble. The Montclair State University will soon implement GPS technology to maintain discipline in the campus. The cell phone-GPS combo will track down students’ whereabouts and will alert campus security staffs if a student is late. Not only this, the system will make available other important information about students including his address, medical state and photograph, that are stored in the University’s own database. Read

GPS monitoring bill becomes law

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Governor Jim Doyle approved the bill which makes it mandatory for the high profile child sex offenders to wear GPS trackers for the rest of their lives. With this the GPS monitoring bill has become the law of the land. It will prevent sexual violation on children. Under the law, anyone on parole, probation and supervised release for first or second degree child sex assault is required to wear GPS tracking devices. The governor Jim Doyle commented: I understand that every day when parents send their kids off to school, they worry that something could happen to them before they return home. He further said, This expanded GPS will help law enforcement know exactly where these people are every minute of every day. The government will spend $1.2 million to monitor 285 offenders in the first year and $2.3 million to monitor 570 offenders in the second year. Read

GPS Installation: EVI to work for CEMEX USA

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Emergency Vehicle Installation is agreed to provide GPS supported services to CEMEX USA, the leading manufacturer of cement and ready-mix products. The cement company has the widest networking which covers from California to Florida and from Texas to Pennsylvania. It owns 12 cement plants, 49 distribution terminals, 49 aggregate mines and 283 ready mix concrete plants. The leading US based cement company feels it necessary to install the latest GPS technology to keep track on its mobile assets. So it has selected EVI for this purpose. Gene Hew-Len, CEO of GHL Technologies, whose subsidiary is EVI, commented, This new installation agreement will prove that EVI has the resources and capability to meet the GPS installation requirements of large enterprises with mobile assets in various locations throughout the country Read