GPS Evolution

GPS Evolution

The need to know the location of people, places, and things will continue to be a fundamental element of our existence. Whether it is locating the nearest point of interest, locating a child, valued possession, or co-workers, location is something we rely on every day to run our personal and professional lives. Today location has begun to take root in wireless communities around the world. It is clear that location will be a part of future wireless experience, however there are still questions about what is needed to make location the most valuable, to the broadest base of people. Another issue is the limitations of GPS which disables the service providers to deliver services at the right place. If we look back to the history of GPS we see a certain evolution through its development since 1957. No one knows where this evolution will end up....

Enablers

Changing life style: The changing life style of becoming more flexible and mobile has increased the demand for more “on the spot” services Portable devices: With forecast billion mobile devices in use by 2007, the 'anytime anywhere' advantages of mobile services are very apparent Technology: The increasing capabilities of wireless technology has made the possibilities for personalized services unlimited.

Inhibitors

The privacy / legal issues are the inhibitors for this evolution in the future

Paradigms

Mobile entertainment and the need to know the location.

Experts

European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, US Department of Defence Garmin, TomTom Mobile Network Providers like Vodafone, KPN etc.