is mobile based gps possible?
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This sytem was in place before GPS it was called Loran it was not as accurate. Really good thinking though Barbie, you are going places. Let me add that a system is in place now to locate cell phones in exactly the way you propose for emergency situations. However I believe in the future cell phones will incorporate conventional gps, as in an eperb and also for the user as location info.
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Have a look to the free GPS tracking service: GPS Cell Phone Tracking. \n\nAccuTracking software turns your Motorola iDEN i58sr, i88s, i325, i355, i265, i285, i605, i710, i730, i830, i850 or i860 cell phone carried by Nextel, SouthernLINC (US) or Telus (Canada) into a GPS tracking device. The free online GPS cell phone tracking service provided by AccuTracking.com lets you see locations, speed, and headings of your mobile clients, family members or valuable assets. Starter Kit Sales \n\nFeatures: \nScreenshots\nWeb-based tracking, mapping & reporting. Track cell phones from PC or PDA.\nLocation, speed, heading and altitude data report.\nLive location sticker embedded in your web site.\n30 day history of GPS tracking data in trail view.\nMessaging from cell phone for job status report.\nVirtual compass showing moving direction.\nDownload raw data in CSV file.\nGeofence alerts via email or SMS.\nSub-account (view-only account).\nPeriodical or manual GPS position reporting.\nCustomizable sending intervals.\nLocating clients faster with Hot GPS option.\nSmart Sending option reducing network usage.\nExternal display (i730/i830/i860 cell phone only).\nFree for personal non-commercial use (see Services for other uses).
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try dc++ and give in a search for mobile, you'll find a lot of usefull programs.
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If you are talking on one, they can trace it to which cell tower it is using,  alot closer in major cities,  a larger distance in rual areas.\n\nThere are some phones now that do have GPS tracking ability but they are still rare.  But with those, yes to the very spot they are sitting.
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A USB ported GPS receiver\n\nSuch as the one in the linky below:\n\nhttps://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=10043&minisite=10020\n\nEDIT: Well, I said "similar". I am sure you can find something similar locally. Maybe print out this and take it to local computer shop and maybe they can order for you or know of local equivalent?
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As far as I know mobile phones are coded telling itself and other bluetooth devices that it is a phone. I don't think there is a way, altho it's a good idea
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Well, in these days we can use satellite technology to map the globe, by getting information from both geological & geographical satellites, and combine that with GPS technology, you will get what you seek.
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Global Positioning System\nI  INTRODUCTION \n\nGlobal Positioning System (GPS), space-based radio-navigation system (see Navigation), consisting of 24 satellites and ground support. GPS provides users with accurate information about their position and velocity, as well as the time, anywhere in the world and in all weather conditions.\n\nII  HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT \n\nGPS, formally known as the Navstar Global Positioning System, was initiated in 1973 to reduce the proliferation of navigation aids. GPS is operated and maintained by the United States Department of Defense. By creating a system that overcame the limitations of many existing navigation systems, GPS became attractive to a broad spectrum of users. GPS has been successful in classical navigation applications, and because its capabilities are accessible using small, inexpensive equipment, GPS has also been used in many new applications.\n\nIII  HOW GPS WORKS \n\nGPS determines location by computing the difference between the time that a signal is sent and the time it is received. GPS satellites carry atomic clocks that provide extremely accurate time (see Clocks and Watches: Atomic Clocks). The time information is placed in the codes broadcast by the satellite so that a receiver can continuously determine the time the signal was broadcast. The signal contains data that a receiver uses to compute the locations of the satellites and to make other adjustments needed for accurate positioning. The receiver uses the time difference between the time of signal reception and the broadcast time to compute the distance, or range, from the receiver to the satellite. The receiver must account for propagation delays, or decreases in the signal's speed caused by the ionosphere and the troposphere. With information about the ranges to three satellites and the location of the satellite when the signal was sent, the receiver can compute its own three-dimensional position.\n\nAn atomic clock synchronized to GPS is required in order to compute ranges from these three signals. However, by taking a measurement from a fourth satellite, the receiver avoids the need for an atomic clock. Thus, the receiver uses four satellites to compute latitude, longitude, altitude, and time.\n\nIV  THE PARTS OF GPS \n\nGPS comprises three segments: the space, control, and user segments. The space segment includes the satellites and the Delta rockets that launch the satellites from Cape Canaveral, in Florida. GPS satellites fly in circular orbits at an altitude of 20,100 km (12,500 mi) and with a period of 12 hours. The orbits are tilted to the earth's equator by 55 degrees to ensure coverage of polar regions. Powered by solar cells, the satellites continuously orient themselves to point their solar panels toward the sun and their antennas toward the earth. Each satellite contains four atomic clocks.\n\nThe control segment includes the master control station at Falcon Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and monitor stations at Falcon Air Force Base and on Hawaii, Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean, Diego Garcia Atoll in the Indian Ocean, and Kwajalein Island in the South Pacific Ocean. These stations monitor the GPS satellites. The control segment uses measurements collected by the monitor stations to predict the behavior of each satellite's orbit and clock. The prediction data is uplinked, or transmitted, to the satellites for transmission to the users. The control segment also ensures that the GPS satellite orbits and clocks remain within acceptable limits.\n\nThe user segment includes the equipment of the military personnel and civilians who receive GPS signals. Military GPS user equipment has been integrated into fighters, bombers, tankers, helicopters, ships, submarines, tanks, jeeps, and soldiers' equipment. In addition to basic navigation activities, military applications of GPS include target designation, close air support, “smart” weapons, and rendezvous.\n\nWith mo
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you need a plug-in gps card, a pcmcia gps card costs about 50 bucks online.  (the card should come with all the necessary software)
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i suggest using google earth or google sms
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There isn't one.  You would have to pay a company a lot to have a satalite tasked to a certain location at real time.  Google maps and google earth do not use real time images. They are no older then 3 years though.  You can also try live.local.com, but again it is not real time.
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Yes, Why Don u jus search the web.\ntry this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM
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Like the other person said, I don't know why you want to do this but here is another suggestion as well.\n\nMicrosoft Streets and Trips 2006 with GPS.\nYou could get the 2005 version\nYou could just by a compatabile GPS on ebay as well.\nJust shop around and buy from a reptuable detailer.
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It can be done but it's a very expensive and very slow way of connecting to the interweb.\n\nHere's an example\nhttp://www.nokia-asia.com/nokia/0,,79378,00.html\n\n///
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YES YOU CAN.\n\nBut like Gadget, I haven't figured it out yet.
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I THINK, IT MAY not be possible for present mobiles..\nBut please verify your manual. or search for the company site for provision of webcam facility.
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Ida know...  My GPS doesn't always take the right route...