Choosing GPS Trackers
Three Types of GPS Trackers To Choose From
Standing for Global Positioning System, a GPS tracking device is a tracking device used primarily to determine the location of a person, a vehicle or just an object. In most cases, it is attached to the object, vehicle or person being tracked with the help of a software tool. GPS trackers come in three different categories which include data pushers, data pullers and data loggers. Here is a closer look at these various types of a GPS tracking device.
A GPS data logger is specially designed to enable it show the position of the GPS tracking device, mostly at regular time intervals within its external memory. In most cases, this is in the form of a USB slot, a memory flash disc or a memory card slot, more of which information can be found here, http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/04/17/aa.bills.shut.engine.down/index.html?iref=24hours. There are certain types of GPS loggers that function as USB flash drives besides acting as a place where log data is downloaded into a computer for further analysis. In most cases, it is used in carrying out private investigations where it can be used to track one or even a fleet of cars without coming too close to the vehicle being tracked.
The second type of a GPS device is the GPS data pusher. Also called the GPS-beacon, it is a tracking tool used primarily to convey the position of a pre-determined server, mostly in intervals. Thanks to the fact that they are cost effective, GPS data pushers are mostly used in business environments for the purposes of transmitting data, updates as well as locations. It is applicable in many areas, mostly in race control, law enforcement or in search of stolen vehicles among many other things. Other areas where it is applicable include animal control and espionage.
The last type of GPS tracker is a GPS data puller. Also called a transponder, this type of GPS tracker is always left on the 'on' mode, hence can be checked as often as possible. Even though the use of GPS data puller is not widespread like the first two, it is becoming popular, especially if used with a cell phone. In this case, it can send messages across as well as the exact location of the sender among other important details like incoming and outgoing phone calls.
With respect to personal devices or gadgets, there is no denying that GPS trackers are eliciting a lot of interest in the market. Capable of doing a myriad of jobs, these small devices have played a critical role in helping law enforcers monitor the movement and activities of people, vehicles or just objects.
