VIDEO: Locating a car works like this
Locating a car is no more a problem these days than using a cell phone to make a call. In fact, both systems have some things in common.
Locations via GPS
- A GPS transmitter or GPS tracker sends a signal using GPS. A position determination is thus available by means of coded radio signals via satellites.
- If necessary, the current coordinates of the GPS transmitter can be called up in real time via an Internet browser or mobile phone. However, this also requires special software and usually a provider.
- The GPS transmitter works like a cell phone and usually also contains a SIM card. If the GPS transmitter is "called", it transmits the coordinates in real time. This is called active location.
- In addition, there is also passive localization, in which data is collected and stored so that it can then be called up later, as is the case, for example, with a logbook.
- The GPS transmitter can also collect and evaluate data such as driver identification, fuel consumption or special trips or break times. This is particularly interesting for employers.
- Similar to the navigation system, the transmitter and receiver exchange information with one another. However, the location can also be thwarted via jammers or GPS jammers. For example, if a car thief uses such a jammer, you can no longer locate the car.
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Advantages of a GPS transmitter in the car
- A GPS transmitter in the car offers more safety through always available location determination.
- Locating a car via GPS offers efficient trip and car monitoring thanks to the electronic logbook.
- In addition, GPS monitoring provides better protection against theft and personal protection.
Disadvantages of GPS monitoring
- You have to expect medium to high acquisition costs.
- There is a certain "Big Brother" effect, that is to say, a surveillance effect.
- A battery change and technical checks must be carried out.
Conclusion: Locating a car via GPS is certainly not for everyone, but for some it is a real blessing.
