Please spare me, the search function just... sucks.
But i really would love to know if theres an application that allows the transfer of GPS data from our built-in GPS phones to our PC's. Either through Bluetooth, USB, or Wifi. Thanks in advance.
I found something interesting, this may be what im looking for. This may help others who are also interested.
If you know of anything better. Please let me know.
http://franson.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3973
It looks like you found GPSGate. Another, free option is GPS2Blue. Lots of good info in Talynone's GPS thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363431
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I was pondering if it would be possible to turn the Wizard into a GPS tracking device. Im not sure if someone has already created a program for this but it seems like it would be pretty simple. Basically just have the device send GPS coordinates via data connection to a host pc and have them translated to a map. I might be missing something though. I dont have a gps receiver yet to try it out, but I would like to know if anyone has done it before or if its possible.
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I was pondering if it would be possible to turn the Wizard into a GPS tracking device. Im not sure if someone has already created a program for this but it seems like it would be pretty simple. Basically just have the device send GPS coordinates via data connection to a host pc and have them translated to a map. I might be missing something though. I dont have a gps receiver yet to try it out, but I would like to know if anyone has done it before or if its possible.
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Hi there, I have done this with a little piece of software from here.
www.3dtracking.net
When I first heard about them, the service was free. They now charge for most services but the free system is still there.
When you get to that page, look under "About 3dtracking" and the free bit is listed at the bottom.
All you have to do is create an account, which is simple and then download the software.
For anyone else reading this, they do software for the S60 series phones too. I had it running in my Nokia 7610 (Before the wizard of course).
The 7610 software is buggy but the PDA version seems to work excellently.
Hope that answers your question.
GPS tracking...
Yes, there are a number of programs available to do that.
Try mine:-
http://www.grillo.biz/position/software.asp
or
http://www.whereismygps.net/
Charlie Grillo
This software (iguidance) has some great feathers, but every time I try to tell it to take me to my destination it tells me it is waiting for gps signal. I then try to make sure take Iguidance sees my gps when I do the auto detect (gps port/Baud Checker) and it see it, and it still tells me it is waiting for the signal. Then when I try to detect my gps again sometimes it tells me that it "No Gps Found, please reconnect your GPS receiver." I thinking some how it is keep loseing the gps signal. Does anyone have this same problem or how do I fix this. " I have the cingular 8525" or maybe someone can gave me a better away how to set this up from the beginning. "maybe i set the gps up wrong, can some one help) thank You!
read here and see if it helps you.
also what kind of gps receiver do you have? have you tried following its manufacturer's instructions on how to pair it?
i experienced the same problem and my problem was gps receiver related. had to RMA it back and have not had any pairing problems eversince.
i have the Bluetooth GPS Receiver - GlobalSat BT-359, i will read that link hopefully this works because i hate paying cingular $10 per mouth for the telenav, (that is a real good program, I just wish i didn't have to pay for it)
EDIT: that is what i did the first time, but i guess you have to have it on the highest port com. Thanks for the info. It works good. What do you think is the best Nav software.
really depends on what suits you. i too have iG4. i chose it over the others because of its good features. i.e. TTS, tells you which side of the road your destination is and also can be used on your laptop.
however, good as it is, iG4 too has issues. so this is something you might consider.
Hi.
Since the HD has both an accelerometer and a GPS, i figure it would be a great tool to measure car performance. Get 0-100kph times, lateral accceleration, braking etc etc. Even a lap timer with some basic "telemetry data". Is there any program out there that does that kind of stuff? I searched the forum, but did not find anything.
So, any suggestions?
search, search..just use search and ...gmeter. here you have it:
i am lazy
If you really want to get accurate data, you need to get an ODB II reader, preferably with bluetooth interface so your HD can communicate with your car on board computer for realtime readouts. Accelero meter or gps won't give you accurate or up-to-date(can't find the word for it hope you know what I mean) data.
Nightstalker79 said:
If you really want to get accurate data, you need to get an ODB II reader, preferably with bluetooth interface so your HD can communicate with your car on board computer for realtime readouts. Accelero meter or gps won't give you accurate or up-to-date(can't find the word for it hope you know what I mean) data.
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Do you have a name for a program that goes on the Touch HD to show this data?
In the shop we use WOW from wurth, the software came with the ODBII reader, but this package cost a lot cause it is meant for professionals mechanics to fix and reset onboard computers. I did find some ODB II reader for less than 100$, but have no idea whethers the software is included or not for pocketpc, you could probably google some apps up.
Here is one, there seems to be many OBD-II readers around.
http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/
I was wondering if anyone knew of a way of sharing the GPS device in my Dinc, so I can use it on mapping programs on my laptop, so I would need to register as a external comm device I think...
I'e heard people can do it with the camera, so I was wondering if its at all possible to do it with the GPS...
Maybe you know it can be done, with an app or setting, or maybe someone knows of an app that can do just this, please feel free to add your thoughts
MOD please move to where you feel its good, I couldn't figure where to post it
Thanks all
should be in General
There is no interface to use the GPS with external devices.
krelvinaz said:
should be in General
There is no interface to use the GPS with external devices.
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But couldn't one be developed?
I have been wondering this since I had my first gps enabled smartphone. Every now and then I would search for this exact question. If apps on the phone can use gps why couldn't a laptop see it?
Sorry if this is a dumb question.
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so you guys want an app to send gps signal to a laptop?
This is based on opinion but i don't believe the gps chip on the phone can broadcast via usb or blue tooth due to hardware limitations. on the other hand if there was a program that could display the phones screen then i guess thats about as close as your gonna get.
zeke1988 said:
so you guys want an app to send gps signal to a laptop?
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Basically yes, So I can use it with my Chart Plotter programs, and location service programs.
I once had a USB Bluetooth dongle, and it registered as a Comm device over bluetooth, I was just wondering if thats at all possible to do using the Dinc, as android is very open, might be a way.
Thanks if anyone actually looks into this, willing to donate if anyone gets this working
I know this isn't what you asked, but... USB GPS dongles are pretty cheap on ebay and other places, I've used them before and they work well. Just a thought.
This may not be exactly what you want but it the closest thing I can think of. http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.gpstether
Im not sure if there is a client for windows, but it will work with gpsd on MAC/Linux.
mrlanrat said:
This may not be exactly what you want but it the closest thing I can think of. http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.gpstether
Im not sure if there is a client for windows, but it will work with gpsd on MAC/Linux.
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Hmm interesting, so if this works with Linux/mac , maybe something can be developed for Windows, and that is similar or something, i'll keep my eye out I guess, if anyone knows anything, please post
junjlo said:
This is based on opinion but i don't believe the gps chip on the phone can broadcast via usb or blue tooth due to hardware limitations. on the other hand if there was a program that could display the phones screen then i guess thats about as close as your gonna get.
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Its not the GPS chip that has to broadcast. It theoretically works like this:
The GPS gets your location and the all data it was meant to collect. It returns that data to your phone. There would be an app on your phone that collects and aggregates this data and sends it over Bluetooth or USB. Then a program on the client computer would be like a driver. It would make the client think your phone is a gps receiver and collect the data your phone is sending over. Then, any program that uses the gps functionality will recognize your phone as a GPS device.
I only know how it works, but I am not good enough to actually develop it.
dgourd said:
Its not the GPS chip that has to broadcast. It theoretically works like this:
The GPS gets your location and the all data it was meant to collect. It returns that data to your phone. There would be an app on your phone that collects and aggregates this data and sends it over Bluetooth or USB. Then a program on the client computer would be like a driver. It would make the client think your phone is a gps receiver and collect the data your phone is sending over. Then, any program that uses the gps functionality will recognize your phone as a GPS device.
I only know how it works, but I am not good enough to actually develop it.
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Well thats a start, do any Developers know anything about this?
BlueNMEA
At least one dev has this working with WinMo and there are a few reviewers who have gotten it to work with a laptop... Google "BlueNMEA"...
Cheers!
Thanks for the info, i took a look at it, but doesn't seem to be working perfectly yet, we'll have to see what happens in the future,
Not sure if anyone has or is willing to try MapQuest just release a Android app for GPS Navigation. I was wondering if anyone know if you can use it offline..
It uses OSM maps bu states they are online so I doubt it but I hope so..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mapquest.android.ace
You'll first need to get a bluetooth gps. My father uses this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Proporta-Free...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1297926602&sr=1-10
and it works great with his Archos 101.
I know it does not include a GPS receiver I was just wondering if it is offline or not..
Sorry.. didn't read carefully. I think you're right. I think it has to be online. Maybe tethering to phone or mobile hotspot from phone to get it to work.