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When people talk about tracking technologies, the first thing that comes to their mind is the GPS (the Global Positioning System). It is the commonly used as tracking technology used in fleet vehicles and other services like traveling. Reliable technologies like fleet elog system from EyeRide also has integrated GPS technology.
However, it is worth noting that we have more services than just GPS, waiting to be used, when it comes to tracking. The future of tracking has a lot of potential and we can already predict more from the current trends. This article talks more about amazing tracking technologies, which we are likely to get in near future.
GPS and Beyond
Almost every fleet management company has some sought of GPS connectivity in their vehicles. They rely on rights to access satellite services provided by the military and other location service providers. The GPS capability is not going anywhere soon. In any case, it will get better by the day. In the future, people should expect it to provide more accurate data with frequently updated maps and more.
GPS system has proven to be an effective and highly accepted utility used by almost every person who is looking for geographic services. It is easy to use and most interfaces are straightforward. For example, Google Maps is a widely used by everyday people to help them reach their destination. The real-time monitoring of vehicles can be done via a web-based capability or through many dedicated devices. From the look of the things, GPS will still be in lead in this battle royale of location services.
Wi-Fi Location Services
As mentioned earlier, most people are aware that we have GPS systems that communicate with the military satellites from different states and provide with realtime data. Currently, there is little known about the Wi-Fi location tracking. As the new servers get integrated into the system, the tracking of geographical locations through this capability will be the next big thing.
Ideally, the Wi-Fi location can only cross-reference the data on the map and provide one’s location in real-time. This can only work perfectly in future when all the Wi-Fi servers in the world will be connected together.
Cloud Computing
Lately, we have seen the trendy use of cloud computing for data storage and sharing and many other untapped utilities. It is possible for people from different parts of the world to access data stored in a non-centralized location and manipulate it accordingly. Currently, anyone who edits the data will be visible to others. According to experts, the use of geographical location will be integrated and thus it will help identify where the people are.
Computers and mobile phones are capable enough to share their location when through the integrated maps. How easy thing will the things be since people will have numerous options to track others. It is anticipated that some of these technologies will even be more accurate than the current GPS.
Indoor Position System
Sometimes, people struggle to locate devices in their own houses. However, a technology called IPS (Indoor Positioning System) is taking shape where technology like radio and magnetic variation can help in detecting the exact location of specific areas located in the interior of a building and help people in finding and reaching certain parts of the area. You will no longer have to keep looking for your wallet or any other device, if this capability is explored and utilized.
For tracking systems, the future is likely to be simpler than we imagine. As much as people claim that their privacy will be lost, those people will surely benefit from this as well.
