For most people, Global Positioning System (GPS) devices are the norm today with tracking devices installed in cars, the buses they take, and even giving you the ability to track your children, spouse and elderly mother-in-law People can use GPS trackers to monitor their dogs, packages and valuables, but what are the next generation of GPS trackers and devices that we can enrich our lives with?
GPS locators in cars
Cars are likely to see even more GPS tracking-related accessories installed, with increased clarity of online maps and head-up displays that convey location information on windshields and rear-view mirrors. Motorcyclists are also likely to benefit from GPS alert technology with systems being developed along the lines of fighter pilots’ helmets that will give cyclists additional information about the road ahead.
Satellite navigation systems are also set to see greater benefits from the widespread use of GPS with more devices offering real-time traffic information on the road ahead and offering alternative routes to avoid chaos. GPS-connected tour guides are set to make traveling more interesting with live commentary as you drive. The GPS tracker inside the unit pinpoints your location and broadcasts details of local landmarks, museums, galleries, and points of interest, adding extra fun to vacation travel.
GPS clothing
GPS also seems poised to make its way into our clothing with jackets, boots, and glasses that are capable of connecting. In this way, tourists and outdoor enthusiasts no longer need cumbersome GPS tracking devices, but simply put on their coat or shoes to pinpoint their location while traveling.
Digital and recording cameras are also getting in on the act and there are now some that can include details on where, when and location the photos were taken. You no longer have to worry about where on your last vacation trip you took a particular photo, as the camera stores all the data for you.
GPS Health
With a steadily aging population in the Western world, there will be more older people suffering from debilitating diseases like Alzheimer’s. Watches and trackers are becoming more widely available and are able to keep confused and lost seniors informed of their whereabouts. While systems are also being launched that act as a virtual guide dog for the blind and visually impaired.
At present, the human imagination seems to be the only limitation on the uses to which GPS trackers can be put. They are finding their way into all aspects of our daily lives, making them easier and more informed.
