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  • 06-09-2011 11:59am
    #1
    iceage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭


    ‎*TIP* If you're searching for a casualty and they have an iPhone - ask them to go into Utilities -> Compass and they'll be able to read you / text you back their latitude and longitude. Thanks to Harry from Dun Laoghaire RNLI.

    Shared this from another FB poster. Genius!

    I wonder is it just the I phone or does the majority of smart phones have a compass? Fairly sure that there are Apps out there for non I Phone users. Very clever idea..RNLI does it again. :)


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  • #2
    BrianD
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    AFAIK it's only the later iPhone models that have a compass (3GS and 4). It's also assuming that the casualty is able to do it. I can image a dispatcher saying ... text me your coordinates and we'll come and get you and we're not leaving till you do! :D

    Lots of smartphones have the compass feature now.

    Of course you should always be equipped with your proper marine radio and not relying on an iPhone when on the high seas! (though I suppose you'd have it in your pocket anyway).


  • #3
    Heathen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Heathen


    Was actually reading an article yesterday about the US army choosing to head down the smart phone/ android route for their kit of the future.. im sure it will be a tougher more robust unit but it would seem that they have spotted a lot of functionality in smart phones that can be beneficial to them, one of which i am sure would be the GPS

    here it is if anyone fancies a read

    http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/tag/nett-warrior/

    H


  • #4
    BrianD
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    It's interesting that in places that are war torn and lacking in government like Somalia and Afghanistan that somebody still builds and operates mobile networks. Every member of the Taliban seems to have a handset.

    But surely it's an unreliable solution unless there is coverage guaranteed? The GPS may work but unless the maps are downloaded in advance then there is no guaranteed access. Unless of course they receive a signal from elsewhere. Of course there are many apps that would be of use that could be used off line.

    Actually, AFAIK Nokia smart phones have their OVI maps downloaded on the phone so perhaps that's a good solution!


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    BrianD wrote: »
    It's interesting that in places that are war torn and lacking in government like Somalia and Afghanistan that somebody still builds and operates mobile networks. Every member of the Taliban seems to have a handset.

    But surely it's an unreliable solution unless there is coverage guaranteed? The GPS may work but unless the maps are downloaded in advance then there is no guaranteed access. Unless of course they receive a signal from elsewhere. Of course there are many apps that would be of use that could be used off line.

    Actually, AFAIK Nokia smart phones have their OVI maps downloaded on the phone so perhaps that's a good solution!

    They do. Not need to connect to the net to update as you are on the move. You can download almost every county in the world.


  • #6
    BrianD
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    foreign wrote: »
    They do. Not need to connect to the net to update as you are on the move. You can download almost every county in the world.

    But my iPhone requires a data link as do Androids that I have seen. Perhaps these have them installed. Then again I suppose the models in teh article aren't going to be off the shelf.


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  • #7
    kirving
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    Nokia Smartphones don't need an internet connection as they store the maps on the phone. As handy as this is, you can still find your co-ordinaties on pretty much any smartphone which doesn't store the maps locally like Nokia do.

    Some phones with "Sat-Nav" however, require a data connection to send info about the Cell ID and nearby wi-fi networks back to a central server, which works out the approximate location and sends it back to the phone.


  • #8
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    there is apps available on both IOS and android that work without an internet connection, i have navigon on my iphone and it works with no data connection


  • #9
    BrianD
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    guil wrote: »
    there is apps available on both IOS and android that work without an internet connection, i have navigon on my iphone and it works with no data connection


    they tend to be the paid for apps. You can buy sat nav apps for, say, iPhone but most people rely on the native-comes-with-the-phone app.

    Which reminds me, there was some talk about mandatory GPS location being sent 999/112 calls. HAs this been implemented? I believe it is in the States (not doubt in the States it wasn't really for the benefit of the consumer).


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