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Claudia.Prajanu at 16:32, 16 September 2018

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	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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	Some services are able to load maps on request, i.e., the user establishes a communication with a server, which provides the necessary maps. With this approach the devices reduce the amount of memory needed and guarantee up-to-date map data to the user<ref name="gps-practice" />.		Some services are able to load maps on request, i.e., the user establishes a communication with a server, which provides the necessary maps. With this approach the devices reduce the amount of memory needed and guarantee up-to-date map data to the user<ref name="gps-practice" />.

	Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >~~[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html~~ Garmin phone]</ref>		Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" > Garmin phone</ref>

	In terms of service, the smart phones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[[GNSS Market Report#Previous Report Issues\|GSA - GNSS Market Report, Issue 1]]</ref>		In terms of service, the smart phones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[[GNSS Market Report#Previous Report Issues\|GSA - GNSS Market Report, Issue 1]]</ref>
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	* [http://www.apple.com/iphone/ Apple]		* [http://www.apple.com/iphone/ Apple]
	* [http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones Samsung]		* [http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones Samsung]
	* [http://us.blackberry.com~~/smartphones/features/gps.jsp~~ BlackBerry]		* [http://us.blackberry.com BlackBerry]
	* [http://www.motorola.com Motorola]		* [http://www.motorola.com Motorola]
	* ~~[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/~~ Garmin]		* Garmin
	* [http://www.thuraya.com/ Thuraya Hughes]		* [http://www.thuraya.com/ Thuraya Hughes]

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	Some of the regional map providers:		Some of the regional map providers:
	* ~~[http://www.navinfo.com.cn~~ Navinfo (China)]		* Navinfo (China)
	* [http://www.autonavi.com/ Autonavi (China)]		* [http://www.autonavi.com/ Autonavi (China)]
	* [http://www.mapmyindia.com Mapmyindia (India)]		* [http://www.mapmyindia.com Mapmyindia (India)]

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	Global map providers:		Global map providers:
	* [http://www.navteq.com/ Navteq (USA)] and [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia (Finland)]		* [http://www.navteq.com/ Navteq (USA)] and [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia (Finland)]
	* ~~[http://www.teleatlas.com~~ TeleAtlas (Nederlands)] and [http://www.tomtom.com TomTom (Nederlands)]		* TeleAtlas (Nederlands) and [http://www.tomtom.com TomTom (Nederlands)]
	* [http://www.google.com Google (USA)]		* [http://www.google.com Google (USA)]

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	* [http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/ Garmin]		* [http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/ Garmin]
	* [http://www.thuraya.com/ Thuraya Hughes]		* [http://www.thuraya.com/ Thuraya Hughes]
	* [http://www.gsmarena.com/benefon_esc!-44.php Benefon]

	Many vendors also possess software applications to manage maps, find locations, getting directions, tracking other devices, or any types of navigation. These utilities are allowing to combine several GNSS capabilities, which were distributed among many other devices, embedded into a single personal smartphone.		Many vendors also possess software applications to manage maps, find locations, getting directions, tracking other devices, or any types of navigation. These utilities are allowing to combine several GNSS capabilities, which were distributed among many other devices, embedded into a single personal smartphone.

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	There are currently many operating systems with GNSS hardware support, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone_7 Windows Phone 7], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian_OS Symbian] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android].		There are currently many operating systems with GNSS hardware support, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone_7 Windows Phone 7], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian_OS Symbian] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android].

	Many manufacturers are now producing equipments with GNSS technology enabled. As a result, many cell phones models equipped with GNSS are being sold to the common user, mostly by the following companies:<ref name="gps_mobile_phones" >[http://~~top10~~.com/~~mobilephones/compare/gps_mobile_phones/~~ GPS Comparison]</ref>		Many manufacturers are now producing equipments with GNSS technology enabled. As a result, many cell phones models equipped with GNSS are being sold to the common user, mostly by the following companies:<ref name="gps_mobile_phones" >[http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?chkGPS=selected GPS Comparison]</ref>
	* [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia]		* [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia]
	* [http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/view-all-phones/index.jsp LG]		* [http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/view-all-phones/index.jsp LG]

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	Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html Garmin phone]</ref>		Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html Garmin phone]</ref>

	In terms of service, the smart phones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[~~http://www.gsa.europa.eu/files/dmfile/GSAGNSSMarketreportIssue1.pdf~~ GSA - GNSS Market ~~report~~]</ref>		In terms of service, the smart phones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[[GNSS Market Report#Previous Report Issues\|GSA - GNSS Market Report, Issue 1]]</ref>
	* Assisted-GPS,		* Assisted-GPS,
	* Magnetic compass,		* Magnetic compass,

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	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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	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.

	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>		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>


	== Product Description ==		== Product Description ==

	[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|400px\|Phone navigation]]		[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|400px\|Phone navigation]]

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	The accuracy required by these applications is low. The current accuracy provided by civilian GPS is enough for these applications. Availability, however, can be reduced due to urban or forest environments, but it can be improved with the [[Wikipedia:Assisted GPS\|Assisted-GPS]] technology.		The accuracy required by these applications is low. The current accuracy provided by civilian GPS is enough for these applications. Availability, however, can be reduced due to urban or forest environments, but it can be improved with the [[Wikipedia:Assisted GPS\|Assisted-GPS]] technology.


	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

	[[File:Treo_650_TomTom_Navigator.jpg\|right\|thumb\|230px\|Route navigation]]		[[File:Treo_650_TomTom_Navigator.jpg\|right\|thumb\|230px\|Route navigation]]

	In order to use ~~smartphones~~ in automobile route navigation, the devices will require large storage capabilities to cope with maps. Modern cell phones are now able to deal with these requirements, due to the lower cost of memory cards and to the constant improvement in processing capabilities.		In order to use smart phones in automobile route navigation, the devices will require large storage capabilities to cope with maps. Modern cell phones are now able to deal with these requirements, due to the lower cost of memory cards and to the constant improvement in processing capabilities.

	Some services are able to load maps on request, i.e., the user establishes a communication with a server, which provides the necessary maps. With this approach the devices reduce the amount of memory needed and guarantee up-to-date map data to the user<ref name="gps-practice" />.		Some services are able to load maps on request, i.e., the user establishes a communication with a server, which provides the necessary maps. With this approach the devices reduce the amount of memory needed and guarantee up-to-date map data to the user<ref name="gps-practice" />.
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	Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html Garmin phone]</ref>		Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html Garmin phone]</ref>

	In terms of service, the ~~smartphones~~ are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[http://www.gsa.europa.eu/files/dmfile/GSAGNSSMarketreportIssue1.pdf GSA - GNSS Market report]</ref>		In terms of service, the smart phones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[http://www.gsa.europa.eu/files/dmfile/GSAGNSSMarketreportIssue1.pdf GSA - GNSS Market report]</ref>
	* Assisted-GPS,		* Assisted-GPS,
	* Magnetic compass,		* Magnetic compass,
	* Highly sensitive GNSS ~~chipset~~,		* Highly sensitive GNSS chip set,
	* Wi-Fi, cellular and hybrid positioning as back-up,		* Wi-Fi, cellular and hybrid positioning as back-up,
	* Motion sensors and gyroscopes for tilt,		* Motion sensors and gyroscopes for tilt,
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	The GNSS functions can also support location services like a mobile locator which can provide a tracking capability. This feature is dependent on the phone equipment, on the network provider and on the chosen service plan. A tracking option available is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geofence geofencing], which is the definition of areas where the tracking mechanism can be activated if the equipment enters or exits the defined area. By consequence, the tracking user can receive an alert email or text message.		The GNSS functions can also support location services like a mobile locator which can provide a tracking capability. This feature is dependent on the phone equipment, on the network provider and on the chosen service plan. A tracking option available is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geofence geofencing], which is the definition of areas where the tracking mechanism can be activated if the equipment enters or exits the defined area. By consequence, the tracking user can receive an alert email or text message.
	The real time tracking is another network provider option, which provides the capability for the tracking user to track someone, e.g., an employee or relative, through a website.<ref name="maps-gps-info-2"/>		The real time tracking is another network provider option, which provides the capability for the tracking user to track someone, e.g., an employee or relative, through a website.<ref name="maps-gps-info-2"/>


	== Product Examples ==		== Product Examples ==

	There are currently many operating systems with GNSS hardware support, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone_7 Windows Phone 7], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian_OS Symbian] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android].		There are currently many operating systems with GNSS hardware support, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone_7 Windows Phone 7], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian_OS Symbian] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android].

	Many manufacturers are now producing equipments with GNSS technology enabled. As a result, many cell phones models equipped with GNSS are being sold to the common user, mostly by the following companies:<ref name="gps_mobile_phones" >[http://top10.com/mobilephones/compare/gps_mobile_phones/ GPS Comparison]</ref>		Many manufacturers are now producing equipments with GNSS technology enabled. As a result, many cell phones models equipped with GNSS are being sold to the common user, mostly by the following companies:<ref name="gps_mobile_phones" >[http://top10.com/mobilephones/compare/gps_mobile_phones/ GPS Comparison]</ref>

	* [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia]		* [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia]
	* [http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/view-all-phones/index.jsp LG]		* [http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/view-all-phones/index.jsp LG]
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	* Google: Android market (more than 30,000 applications)		* Google: Android market (more than 30,000 applications)
	* Nokia: Ovi Store		* Nokia: Ovi Store


	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	==References==		==References==
	<references/>		<references/>


	[[Category:Applications]]		[[Category:Applications]]
	[[Category:GNSS-based products]]		[[Category:GNSS-based products]]
	[[Category:Personal products]]		[[Category:Personal products]]

Rui.Pereira at 23:31, 29 April 2011

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Rui.Pereira at 14:57, 27 April 2011

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	A GNSS cell phone is phones with satellite navigation technology embedded. The features provided to user depend on the pre-installed or installable applications that support GNSS on that specific phone. These features can include the features available in equipments such as [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receivers]], [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]], [[Personal Navigation Devices\|PNDs]] and other specific GNSS applications can be run on a single smartphone device.		A GNSS cell phone is phones with satellite navigation technology embedded. The features provided to user depend on the pre-installed or installable applications that support GNSS on that specific phone. These features can include the features available in equipments such as [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receivers]], [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]], [[Personal Navigation Devices\|PNDs]] and other specific GNSS applications can be run on a single smartphone device.

	The most common uses of GNSS phones are [[Road Navigation\|road navigation]] and [[Pedestrian Navigation\|pedestrian navigation]]. Often these equipments are used as an [[Handheld Outdoor ~~Receiver~~\|handheld outdoor receiver]] for hiking activities although these devices normally don't have the robustness and autonomy characteristics that are desirable for these activities. With adequate applications GNSS Phones can be used for sport activities providing the same type of functionality available in products like [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]].		The most common uses of GNSS phones are [[Road Navigation\|road navigation]] and [[Pedestrian Navigation\|pedestrian navigation]]. Often these equipments are used as an [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receiver]] for hiking activities although these devices normally don't have the robustness and autonomy characteristics that are desirable for these activities. With adequate applications GNSS Phones can be used for sport activities providing the same type of functionality available in products like [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]].

	In some cases the navigation applications require the subscription of a service and internet access. Currently cell phone vendors often provide these applications for free although an internet connection is usually required to support navigation. Another option available in the market is through the acquisition of a software package that will include all the functionality and maps installed in the phone device, without the need to pay a subscription fee, unless the user intents to access enhanced data such as weather or traffic information. These applications usually don't require a dependency on a internet connection<ref name="maps-gps-info" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gpcp.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Cell Phone]</ref>.		In some cases the navigation applications require the subscription of a service and internet access. Currently cell phone vendors often provide these applications for free although an internet connection is usually required to support navigation. Another option available in the market is through the acquisition of a software package that will include all the functionality and maps installed in the phone device, without the need to pay a subscription fee, unless the user intents to access enhanced data such as weather or traffic information. These applications usually don't require a dependency on a internet connection<ref name="maps-gps-info" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gpcp.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Cell Phone]</ref>.

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	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>


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	[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|400px\|Phone navigation]]		[[File:GPS_on_smartphone_cycling.JPG\|right\|thumb\|400px\|Phone navigation]]

	A GNSS cell phone is ~~phones~~ with satellite navigation technology embedded. The features provided to user depend on the pre-installed or installable applications that support GNSS on that specific phone. These features ~~can include~~ the ~~features available~~ in ~~equipments such as~~ [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receivers]], [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]], [[Personal Navigation Devices\|PNDs]] and other specific GNSS applications ~~can be run on a single smartphone device~~.		A GNSS cell phone is a phone with satellite navigation technology embedded. The features provided to the user depend on the pre-installed or installable applications that support GNSS on that specific phone. These features be the same as those in [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receivers]], [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]], [[Personal Navigation Devices\|PNDs]] and other specific GNSS applications.

	The most common uses of GNSS phones are [[Road Navigation\|road navigation]] and [[Pedestrian Navigation\|pedestrian navigation]]. Often these equipments are used as an [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receiver]] for hiking activities although these devices normally don't have the robustness and autonomy characteristics that are desirable for these activities. With adequate applications GNSS Phones can be used for sport activities providing the same type of functionality available in products like [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]].		The most common uses of GNSS in phones are [[Road Navigation\|road navigation]] and [[Pedestrian Navigation\|pedestrian navigation]]. Often these equipments are used as an [[Handheld Outdoor Receivers\|handheld outdoor receiver]] for hiking activities although these devices normally don't have the robustness and autonomy characteristics that are desirable for these activities. With adequate applications GNSS Phones can be used for sport activities providing the same type of functionality available in products like [[Sport Watches and Computers\|sport watches]].

	In some cases the navigation applications require the subscription of a service and internet access. Currently cell phone vendors often provide these applications for free although an internet connection is usually required to support navigation. Another option available in the market is through the acquisition of a software package that will include all the functionality and maps installed in the phone device, without the need to pay a subscription fee, unless the user ~~intents~~ to access enhanced data such as weather or traffic information. These applications usually don't require a dependency on a internet connection<ref name="maps-gps-info" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gpcp.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Cell Phone]</ref>.		In some cases the navigation applications require the subscription of a service and internet access. Currently cell phone vendors often provide these applications for free although an internet connection is usually required to support navigation. Another option available in the market is through the acquisition of a software package that will include all the functionality and maps installed in the phone device, without the need to pay a subscription fee, unless the user intends to access enhanced data such as weather or traffic information. These applications usually don't require a dependency on a internet connection<ref name="maps-gps-info" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gpcp.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Cell Phone]</ref>.

	GNSS is being embedded not only ~~the~~ cell devices, but also in PDAs and tablets that have enough memory and processing resources to hold any kind of navigation software and map features. In terms of navigation capabilities these devices can become as powerful as any dedicated GNSS navigation device.		GNSS is being embedded not only in cell phone devices, but also in PDAs and tablets that have enough memory and processing resources to hold any kind of navigation software and map features. In terms of navigation capabilities these devices can become as powerful as any dedicated GNSS navigation device.

	Most of cell phones do not allow the user to directly access the GNSS information. The phones require a network connection and a service plan.<ref name="maps-gps-info-2" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gps-cell-phone-tracking.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Cell Phone Tracking]</ref> Some applications may also have to be purchased from the network provider or any other vendor.		Most cell phones do not allow the user to directly access the GNSS information. The phones require a network connection and a service plan.<ref name="maps-gps-info-2" >[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gps-cell-phone-tracking.html Maps-GPS-info site - GPS Cell Phone Tracking]</ref> Some applications may also have to be purchased from the network provider or any other vendor.

	The applications for which GNSS phones are used are considered as non-critical applications.		The applications for which GNSS phones are used are considered as non-critical applications.
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	In order to use smartphones in automobile route navigation, the devices will require large storage capabilities to cope with maps. Modern cell phones are now able to deal with these requirements, due to the lower cost of memory cards and to the constant improvement in processing capabilities.		In order to use smartphones in automobile route navigation, the devices will require large storage capabilities to cope with maps. Modern cell phones are now able to deal with these requirements, due to the lower cost of memory cards and to the constant improvement in processing capabilities.

	~~Although, some~~ services are able to load maps on request, i.e., the user ~~establish~~ a communication with a server, which provides the necessary maps. With this approach the devices reduce the amount of memory needed and guarantee up-to-date map data to the user<ref name="gps-practice" />.		Some services are able to load maps on request, i.e., the user establishes a communication with a server, which provides the necessary maps. With this approach the devices reduce the amount of memory needed and guarantee up-to-date map data to the user<ref name="gps-practice" />.

	Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the ~~any~~ location and the integration of ~~spatial positions~~ with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html Garmin phone]</ref>		Another important characteristic provided in some models is the location-aware content functionality, which implies a recognition capability, allowing to get context information about the location and the integration of location information with other phone applications such as calendar, contacts, emails, browser, and messaging.<ref name="garminasus" >[http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/phones/garminfone/index.html Garmin phone]</ref>

	In terms of service, the smartphones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[http://www.gsa.europa.eu/files/dmfile/GSAGNSSMarketreportIssue1.pdf GSA - GNSS Market report]</ref>		In terms of service, the smartphones are becoming progressively affordable and attractive, due to the continuous improvements in cost, power consumption and performance, aligned with an improvement in navigation performance, due to a set of technologies incorporated in the device, such as:<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketreport" >[http://www.gsa.europa.eu/files/dmfile/GSAGNSSMarketreportIssue1.pdf GSA - GNSS Market report]</ref>
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	* Map matching for road use.		* Map matching for road use.

	The GNSS functions can also support location services like as mobile locator which can provide a tracking capability. This is ~~a feature~~ dependent on phone equipment, on the network provider and on the chosen service plan. A tracking option available is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geofence geofencing], which is the definition of areas where the tracking mechanism can be activated if the equipment enters or exits the defined area. By consequence, the tracking user can receive an alert email or text message.		The GNSS functions can also support location services like a mobile locator which can provide a tracking capability. This feature is dependent on the phone equipment, on the network provider and on the chosen service plan. A tracking option available is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geofence geofencing], which is the definition of areas where the tracking mechanism can be activated if the equipment enters or exits the defined area. By consequence, the tracking user can receive an alert email or text message.
	The real time tracking is another network provider option, which provides the capability for the tracking user to track someone, e.g., an employee or relative, through a website.<ref name="maps-gps-info-2"/>		The real time tracking is another network provider option, which provides the capability for the tracking user to track someone, e.g., an employee or relative, through a website.<ref name="maps-gps-info-2"/>

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	There are currently many operating systems with GNSS hardware support, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone_7 Windows Phone 7], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian_OS Symbian] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android].		There are currently many operating systems with GNSS hardware support, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone_7 Windows Phone 7], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian_OS Symbian] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android].

	Many manufacturers are now producing equipments with GNSS technology enabled. As result many cell phones models equipped with GNSS are being ~~spread~~ to the common user, mostly by the following companies:<ref name="gps_mobile_phones" >[http://top10.com/mobilephones/compare/gps_mobile_phones/ GPS Comparison]</ref>		Many manufacturers are now producing equipments with GNSS technology enabled. As a result, many cell phones models equipped with GNSS are being sold to the common user, mostly by the following companies:<ref name="gps_mobile_phones" >[http://top10.com/mobilephones/compare/gps_mobile_phones/ GPS Comparison]</ref>

	* [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia]		* [http://www.nokia.com/ Nokia]