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satellite [x] , GPS [x] , location [x]

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Wi-Fi used for location services

June 20, 2005 Skyhook says it has software that is more accurate than GPS for location-based services. TAGS: E911, access point, GPS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, RFID, satellite, city, signal, VoIP, router, IEEE 802.11, location, database, wireless router, laptop computer

Turning cell phones into lifelines

December 5, 2006 update Cell phones constantly update their position with cell towers, making them an important tool in finding lost persons. TAGS: OnStar, GPS, cell phone, GPS navigation, tower, mobile operator, search, family, satellite, location

Boom predicted for GPS-enabled handsets

January 15, 2008 Berg Insight says GPS-enabled handsets worldwide will reach 560 million units by 2012, with an 18-fold increase in European uptake. TAGS: GPS, handset, Europe, Nokia Corp., location, satellite, U.S.

Helio adds new GPS-enabled phone

November 9, 2006 The Drift will let subscribers broadcast their location to friends and use Google Maps using satellite GPS technology. Photos: Helio calls on Drift TAGS: Helio, GPS, Google Maps, EarthLink Inc., subscriber, location, satellite, Google Inc., service provider

Uncertainty 'hindering' Europe's mobile-navigation rollout

January 22, 2007 Poor communication from team behind EU's answer to GPS slows adoption of satellite navigation in handsets, wireless operator says.Images: Europe's GPS rival TAGS: rollout, GPS, handset, Europe, satellite, European Union, location, conference

Intel experiments with Wi-Fi as GPS substitute

July 12, 2005 Chipmakers are experimenting with using the wireless networks to triangulate an individual's location, especially in urban areas. TAGS: GPS, Wi-Fi, Intel, location, wireless network, messaging, researcher, person, satellite
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