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	As GNSS-based products started being used for personal purposes, a broad set of different products and functionalities emerged for multiple user objectives and needs.		As GNSS-based products started being used for personal purposes, a broad set of different products and functionalities emerged for multiple user objectives and needs.

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	== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==		== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==
	[[File:~~1104507 70670260~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]		[[File:Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]
	The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.		The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.

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	== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==		== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==
	[[File:~~Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]		[[File:1104507 70670260.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]
	The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.		The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.

Timo.Kouwenhoven at 10:05, 1 May 2011

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	As GNSS-based products started being used for personal purposes, a broad set of different products and functionalities emerged for multiple user objectives and needs.		As GNSS-based products started being used for personal purposes, a broad set of different products and functionalities emerged for multiple user objectives and needs.

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	The modern smartphones can easily integrate many GNSS applications into a single device.		The modern smartphones can easily integrate many GNSS applications into a single device.


	== Overview of Personal Products ==		== Overview of Personal Products ==

	Apart from the GNSS-enabled smartphones, which integrate navigation and other applications, such as vulnerable people tracking or location-based services, there are other types of GNSS-based products intended for specific user needs.		Apart from the GNSS-enabled smartphones, which integrate navigation and other applications, such as vulnerable people tracking or location-based services, there are other types of GNSS-based products intended for specific user needs.

	Four of the most common GNSS-based personal products are detailed in this article.		Four of the most common GNSS-based personal products are detailed in this article.


	== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==		== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==

	[[File:Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]		[[File:Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]
	The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.		The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.
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	Detailed information about Handheld Outdoor Receivers can be found [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|here]].		Detailed information about Handheld Outdoor Receivers can be found [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|here]].


	== Sport Watches & Computers ==		== Sport Watches & Computers ==

	[[File:Garmin_Forerunner_205.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Sport Watch]]		[[File:Garmin_Forerunner_205.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Sport Watch]]
	The GNSS enabled [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]] were initially targeted for athletes. Nowadays, it has become very important for runners or cyclists to monitor their activities in terms of training features, such as track speed or distance, but also for health monitoring indications, like heart rate.		The GNSS enabled [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]] were initially targeted for athletes. Nowadays, it has become very important for runners or cyclists to monitor their activities in terms of training features, such as track speed or distance, but also for health monitoring indications, like heart rate.
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	Detailed information about Sport Watches and Computers can be found [[Sport Watches and Computers\|here]].		Detailed information about Sport Watches and Computers can be found [[Sport Watches and Computers\|here]].


	== Phones ==		== Phones ==

	[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Phone navigation]]		[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Phone navigation]]
	With the advent of smarthphones, many mobile phone devices are now equipped with GNSS receivers and many more are offering the possibility to use GNSS information within their applications.		With the advent of smarthphones, many mobile phone devices are now equipped with GNSS receivers and many more are offering the possibility to use GNSS information within their applications.
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	Detailed information about Phones can be found [[Phones\|here]].		Detailed information about Phones can be found [[Phones\|here]].

			== Personal trackers ==
	== Personal ~~Trackers~~ ==

	[[File:GPStracker_GlobalSatTR203.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Tracker]]		[[File:GPStracker_GlobalSatTR203.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Tracker]]
	The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by attaching a GNSS device to the target to be tracked (e.g. person, object or animal). The GNSS device transmits positioning information to a server using independent communications means, usually the cellular network either by SMS or internet connection.		The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by attaching a GNSS device to the target to be tracked (e.g. person, object or animal). The GNSS device transmits positioning information to a server using independent communications means, usually the cellular network either by SMS or internet connection.

	Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.		Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.

	Some of the most common motivation for individual tracking products includes monitoring children whereabouts, newborn infants in hospital nurseries and elderly relatives. There are other tracking systems applications meant for crime control issues, pets tracking and wildlife tracking.		Some of the most common motivation for individual tracking products includes monitoring children whereabouts, newborn infants in hospital nurseries and elderly relatives. There are other tracking systems applications meant for crime control issues, pets tracking and wildlife tracking.

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Rui.Pereira at 00:32, 30 April 2011

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	[[File:GPStracker_GlobalSatTR203.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Tracker]]		[[File:GPStracker_GlobalSatTR203.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Tracker]]
	The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by ~~having~~ a device ~~attached on~~ the tracked person or ~~object which~~ transmits ~~the position~~ information to a server usually ~~using~~ the cellular network either by ~~the use~~ SMS or an internet connection.		The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by attaching a GNSS device to the target to be tracked (e.g. person, object or animal). The GNSS device transmits positioning information to a server using independent communications means, usually the cellular network either by SMS or internet connection.

	Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.		Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.

Rui.Pereira at 23:31, 29 April 2011

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	== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==		== Handheld Outdoor Receivers ==

			[[File:Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]
	The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.		The [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers]] are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.

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	== Sport Watches & Computers ==		== Sport Watches & Computers ==

			[[File:Garmin_Forerunner_205.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Sport Watch]]
	The GNSS enabled [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]] were initially targeted for athletes. Nowadays, it has become very important for runners or cyclists to monitor their activities in terms of training features, such as track speed or distance, but also for health monitoring indications, like heart rate.		The GNSS enabled [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]] were initially targeted for athletes. Nowadays, it has become very important for runners or cyclists to monitor their activities in terms of training features, such as track speed or distance, but also for health monitoring indications, like heart rate.

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	== Phones ==		== Phones ==

			[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Phone navigation]]
	With the advent of smarthphones, many mobile phone devices are now equipped with GNSS receivers and many more are offering the possibility to use GNSS information within their applications.		With the advent of smarthphones, many mobile phone devices are now equipped with GNSS receivers and many more are offering the possibility to use GNSS information within their applications.

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	== Personal Trackers ==		== Personal Trackers ==

			[[File:GPStracker_GlobalSatTR203.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|GNSS Tracker]]
	The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by having a device attached on the tracked person or object which transmits the position information to a server usually using the cellular network either by the use SMS or an internet connection.		The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by having a device attached on the tracked person or object which transmits the position information to a server usually using the cellular network either by the use SMS or an internet connection.

Rui.Pereira at 22:34, 29 April 2011

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	== Personal Trackers ==		== Personal Trackers ==
	The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature which allow any person to locate another person, object or animal through the use of a device attached on the tracked person or object, which transmits information to the GNSS satellite network.

	The person trackers is an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.		The GNSS personal tracking is a product feature that allows persons to be tracked by a system that can make available the person's position to other systems or persons. This concept can be applied also to the tracking of objects or animals. The system works by having a device attached on the tracked person or object which transmits the position information to a server usually using the cellular network either by the use SMS or an internet connection.
	Some of the most common motivation for individual tracking products ~~include~~ the ~~well care of small~~ children, newborn infants in hospital nurseries and elderly relatives. ~~Although, there~~ other tracking systems applications meant for crime control issues, pets tracking and wildlife tracking.
			Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.

			Some of the most common motivation for individual tracking products includes the monitoring children whereabouts, newborn infants in hospital nurseries and elderly relatives. There are other tracking systems applications meant for crime control issues, pets tracking and wildlife tracking.

	The [[Electronic Bracelets \| electronic ankle bracelets]] are an example of personal tracking products, meant to control prison populations, house arrests or protecting victims of crimes.		The [[Electronic Bracelets \| electronic ankle bracelets]] are an example of personal tracking products, meant to control prison populations, house arrests or protecting victims of crimes.

Rui.Pereira at 11:44, 27 April 2011

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	Apart from the GNSS-enabled smartphones, which integrate navigation and other applications, such as vulnerable people tracking or location-based services, there are other types of GNSS-based products intended for specific user needs.		Apart from the GNSS-enabled smartphones, which integrate navigation and other applications, such as vulnerable people tracking or location-based services, there are other types of GNSS-based products intended for specific user needs.

	~~In this article are detailed four~~ of the most common GNSS-based personal products.		Four of the most common GNSS-based personal products are detailed in this article.


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	== Sport Watches & Computers ==		== Sport Watches & Computers ==

	The GNSS enabled ~~sports~~ watches were initially targeted for athletes. Nowadays, it has become very important for runners or cyclists to ~~precisely~~ monitor their activities in terms of training features, such as track speed or distance, but also for health monitoring indications, like heart rate.		The GNSS enabled [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]] were initially targeted for athletes. Nowadays, it has become very important for runners or cyclists to monitor their activities in terms of training features, such as track speed or distance, but also for health monitoring indications, like heart rate.

	These health monitoring competences targeted the market of this product not only for athletes, but also to a ~~broad~~ spectrum of users, like persons who need a physical training program to recover from surgeries or diseases.<ref name="maps-gps-info" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gp-wtchs.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Watches]</ref>		These health monitoring competences targeted the market of this product not only for athletes, but also to a broader spectrum of users, like persons who need a physical training program to recover from surgeries or diseases.<ref name="maps-gps-info" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gp-wtchs.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Watches]</ref>

	Detailed information about Sport Watches and Computers can be found [[Sport Watches and Computers\|here]].		Detailed information about Sport Watches and Computers can be found [[Sport Watches and Computers\|here]].
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	== Phones ==		== Phones ==

	With the advent of smarthphones, many of mobile phone devices are now equipped with GNSS receivers and many more are offering the possibility to use GNSS information within ~~its~~ applications.		With the advent of smarthphones, many mobile phone devices are now equipped with GNSS receivers and many more are offering the possibility to use GNSS information within their applications.

	By bringing the GNSS technology into mobile phone, these devices can offer a powerful service combining positioning and internet access in the same device, making the use of ~~this~~ equipments especially important for emergency situations, but also for navigation and other recreational activities such as games.<ref name="gps-practice" >[http://www.gps-practice-and-fun.com/ GPS Practice and fun site]</ref>		By bringing the GNSS technology into mobile phone, these devices can offer a powerful service combining positioning and internet access in the same device, making the use of these equipments especially important for emergency situations, but also for navigation and other recreational activities such as games.<ref name="gps-practice" >[http://www.gps-practice-and-fun.com/ GPS Practice and fun site]</ref>

	Detailed information about Phones can be found [[Phones\|here]].		Detailed information about Phones can be found [[Phones\|here]].
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	Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.		Personal trackers are an emerging trend, partially spread by the popular [[Phones \|smartphones]] with built-in GNSS that can be used to locate a person with a relative lower cost.

	Some of the most common motivation for individual tracking products includes ~~the~~ monitoring children whereabouts, newborn infants in hospital nurseries and elderly relatives. There are other tracking systems applications meant for crime control issues, pets tracking and wildlife tracking.		Some of the most common motivation for individual tracking products includes monitoring children whereabouts, newborn infants in hospital nurseries and elderly relatives. There are other tracking systems applications meant for crime control issues, pets tracking and wildlife tracking.

	The [[Electronic Bracelets \| electronic ankle bracelets]] are an example of personal tracking products, meant to control prison populations, house arrests or protecting victims of crimes.		The [[Electronic Bracelets \| electronic ankle bracelets]] are an example of personal tracking products, meant to control prison populations, house arrests or protecting victims of crimes.