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USB Dongle + OSX Location Services/Core Location?
Will OSX Lion's location services (or applications that use the CoreLocation API) make use of a connected USB GPS dongle? If not out-of-the-box, are there any particular GPS modules that can be ...
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Transfer exif gps info from one image to another
I have a camera (not a cellphone) that inserts gps exif info into pictures.
Fact is: using the "gps on" all time drains the battery. So i thought: what about taking just one picture with gps on, and ...
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Locating another device with GPS [closed]
Is there any app that shows the location of another GPS device when paired with that another device? or something similar that?
See, I can't write in more detail because
I'm using mobile doesn't ...
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GPS unit that sends data to my computer [closed]
I hope this question is accepted on superuser.com.
There are a lot of GPS tracking units you can buy that send GPS data from the unit to a company's server and let you see this data on their website. ...
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GPS detected as serial mouse
I'm not sure if this question is in the right stackexchange site because it's a mix of programming and hardware. Admin, feel free to move it to another stackexchange site.
Here is the problem:
I've ...
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Simulate GPS satellite [closed]
The other day I was thinking of a ("little"?) project making an iOS app for in-house use. The project I had in mind requires 50m precise GPS positioning. This alone can sometimes be difficult outside, ...
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Is it possible to make Google Latitude work with MMS only? NO-GPS & NO-internet [closed]
I really really need your help with this.
I installed Google Latitude on my Nokia 5800 XM and it works great when it uses the phone's GPS or the internet. But the problem is when I tried to use it ...
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Can I improve GPS reception with my Fuji F550EXR? [closed]
My GPS didn't work for two and a half days. I had no GPS signal at all, even if I left the camera to search for the satellite all the time the (option 1 in the camera's menu). I was in Spain where the ...
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How do you extract tracks from an Insignia GPS?
I have an Insignia GPS. It appears to run Microsoft Windows CE.
How do I extract GPS tracks?
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GPS conversion for Excel, nonstandard format
Need Excel 2007 formula(s) to convert longitude/latitude coordinates such as "N48-38-46.5" and "E088-19-14.4" into Degrees Minutes decimal format.
All longitudes are N, and all latitudes E. ...
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How to launch WinCE App on Windows XP
My dad has a cheap tablet that runs Windows XP. We have a USB GPS device that can be connected to the tablet and used for GPS. We also have the latest version of iGO primo.
The only problem is ...
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Interpreting the timestamp info?
From this site, I learned about the "secret" file that stores my gps info.
I tried to open the file, and I got this SQLite DB.
How can I interpret the timestamp info?
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GPX file analyser for Windows
I have some GPS log files that i would like to open up and have some program analyse for me. Great if there is a map, shows speed and height-difference :D
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Serial GPS as time source on Windows 7?
How do I use GPS device connected over serial port as a time source in Windows 7?
I have a GPS receiver on my mobile phone which sends data using Bluetooth serial link in NMEA format to computer.
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Inserting a Simulated GPS Entity in Motor Base - Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio
I'm very new to MRDS and I'm trying to simulated a robot driving a car. I have used the Motor Base with Drive in the EntityUI manifest and would like to insert a GPS sensor to it to get its ...
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Windows CE On Laptop
I have old-ish laptop that comes with touch screen.
What I wanna do is buy GPS module for it and install basic windows ce on it.
Then use it as gps navigation with igo 8 for ce
Is that possible?
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making a wirelessly detectable fake credit card [closed]
Im not sure of I am on the correct stackexchange, but does anyone know how I could make a card the size of a credit card with something like a GPS/bluettoth/RFID module that could be detected from a ...
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Need help installing Delorme StreetAtlas (any version) + GPS inside VirtualBox VM
When I try to run the install program I get a popup message that says the installer program is not a valid executable.
Background: I want a GPS with maps on my laptop running Ubuntu 10.4LTS. ...
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Wanted: GPS-Track (gpx) Analyzer for Linux
I'm looking for a nice tool for Linux to get statistics out of a GPX track. Most important is total length, but also average speed in different section, height difference etc. would be useful.
Any ...
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Installing software on Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Core
I have bought a Wayteq N470 gps device without navigation software. Underneath it runs an OS based on WinCE. The main interface doesn't allow me to run any software (no file browsing), therefore I ...
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Need to copy files from cdrom, to a mounted USB drive (TomTom) in Windows XP?
I would like to write a daemon/batch/script...that listens to the HAL for events and then launches a script once a usb device (TomTom gps) is plugged in. This script will be placed on the cdrom disk ...
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Is it difficult to intercept & spoof skyhook location requests with corrected mifi GPS data?
Apple's WiFi-only iPad uses location services provided by SkyHook to determine your location for Maps, and such. I frequently use my iPad with a Sprint Overdrive device, which has GPS built in. I'm ...
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Tomtom ONE disconnecting frequently
I have a Tomtom ONE GPS device that is constantly rebooting (or whatever) itself when connected to a computer.
I leave it there and from time to time it "restarts" and ejects itself from the ...
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Are there videocamera which geotag individual frames?
I'm looking for a way to record live video with the specific requirement of having each frame georeferenced with GPS. Right now I'm using a normal video camera with a PDA+GPS that records the ...
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Is there a Windows app for accessing my cell phone's GPS chip for Google Maps?
I'm travelling by train using my notebook with a Sony Ericsson cellphone connected as a modem. The phone has a GPS chip for using Google Maps.
Is there a Windows app which can connect to the phone's ...
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Freeware software to view gps data
I'm looking for some freeware software to view gps data with. In particular I'm interesting in something that can keep track of my walking, cycling and driving separately and display graphs/summaries ...
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I want to plot ocean current with a GPS in a bottle [closed]
Thinking of using a wine bottle with a cork that barely sticks out.
Anyhow, I want to put in a GPS, a battery (that can last 1 month hopefully) and a transmitter and to be able to collect position ...
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Connecting a Tom Tom GPS to a computer [closed]
I have a Tom Tom ONE Classic.
When I connect it to the computer I get a message "Do you want to connect it to the computer", I answer yes, then nothing appears to happen.
While it is connected I ...
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How to turn a netbook into a powerful street navigator? Inexpensive options?
I want to buy a USB powered GPS module together with a mapping software. Any recommendations and various options that I have ?
Much like Garmin's MapSource software and GPS 18 USB:
nRoute ...
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Is there an affordable laptop/netbook, with GPS? [closed]
I'm looking to buy a new netbook, or laptop. I'm not looking for a monster capable of running games, and I'd like one able to use the GPS system.
Some models with GPS seem a bit pricey, and the ...
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What's the best way to display GPS Tracklogs on a website?
I recently got a GPS Tracklogger, so when I go on a weekend trip, I can stick it in my bag and record everywhere I go. That's great and all, but when I get back home and download the waypoints, I'm ...
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Accurate USB GPS Unit
This afternoon I tested an AmbiCom USB GPS and the cordinates were jumping all over. Most of them were at least 30 feet off. Anyone have any experience with any other brands/have any recommendations ...
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USB GPS Accuracy
This afternoon I tested an AmbiCom USB GPS and the cordinates were jumping all over. Most of them were at least 30 feet off. Anyone have any experience with any other brands/have any recommendations ...
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How to map a route on google maps using gps coordinates
If I were to collect a series of gps coordinates with a device, how could I view those points on google maps in a route?
Note that this is not a consumer device.
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Does anyone know an iPhone app that replicates the 'Find My iPhone' feature of MobileMe?
(Non-Jailbreaking Method)
I'm trying to replicate many of the MobileMe functions using free alternatives, like Google Sync for Contact/Calendar/Email. Storage is being handled by Dropbox as a ...
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Windows Shell Extension for Pictures Showing Geodata
Does anyone know if a program exists that installs a shell extension for Windows that will display geodata from a photo?
I have a lot of photos taken with my iPhone that have GPS coordinates in the ...
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What software is there to manage GPS tracks on my Mac?
I recently bought a GpsMap from Garmin and use it to track my daily comute (bike) and (less frequent) hikes.
So far I have to bootcamp into XP do manage those tracks.
what would you use?
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Windows Software used to interface with a Garmin Nuvi?
I've got a Garmin Nuvi 260W that can connect via USB to my Windows computer. I've connected it and the device was detected and drivers autoinstalled by Windows.
My question is, ... what now? What ...
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What is locationd and why is my 3rd party firewall intercepting it in Snow Leopard at intervals?
Little Snitch reported an outgoing connection from locationd which appears to be a new daemon installed by default on Snow Leopard.
A search for strings inside the locationd binary shows a link to ...
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Convert ipod book (.M4B file) into Audible book format to play on Garmin Nuvi
Is there a Windows program that can convert audio books in .M4B format to Audible book format?
Why?... I want to play the book on a Garmin Nuvi.
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List of GPS's compatible with Firefox 3.5?
Where can I get a list of GPS's compatible with Firefox 3.5's Location Based Browsing?
Or is there some feature of a GPS that is required for this to work?
Also does it matter which OS Firefox 3.5 ...
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Looking offline map / gps / turn by turn software
Anticipating some travel to Europe, I've secured a netbook and usb gps. I'm concerned that I won't always have access to free wifi and a phone data plan is not an option. Is there any decent ...
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What's the best software for geotagging photos and publishing them?
I recently bought a GPS logger for geotagging my phtotos. Ultimately, I'd like to create holiday/trip journals for friends and relatives where individual entries, together with photos, accessible via ...
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Connecting a Magellan RoadMate to a computer
After reading this question...
Is it possible to connect a Magellan RoadMate (1200, to be specific) to a computer? I have an USB cable, but when I connect the device to my laptop, it isn't recognized ...
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Are there maps for GPS navigation that work in Japan?
I'm looking for a way to use GPS navigation when I'll go to Japan, next month.
I have a Palm Treo 650 and a bluetooth GPS receiver, can I use them?
Are there maps of Japan for Tomtom? Should I try ...
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Can a GPS navigation device be tracked?
Does anyone know if there's a way to track the location of a GPS device knowing its ID? Are there any websites where this information is available?
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Best maps application for Linux
Which is the best maps / navigation app for linux?
Things to conisider:
online maps
offline maps
GPS integration
GPS recording/ displaying recorded tracks
bookmarks
navigation
