global positioning system

The ability to find out where you are in the world through special equ- ipment including expensive mobile phones. These link with a satellite to give a precise position. See also Location based service. Latest gizmo “ The Hoppy”. Aimed at tourists this device monitors GPS satellites and gives an commentary stored on mini CD using MP3 data compression technology. When triggered by the GPS signals. It can be connected to the car stereo giving information to the driver in real time.

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