Embedded Linux-Based Location System

摘要

You can build your own vehicle location device without breaking the bank. This article details how to use a few readily available parts-an ARM-based USB network storage link, a prepaid GSM cell phone, and a USB-GPS device-to build an easy-to-configure location system.rnAfter the second time my car was stolen out of my driveway, I began looking for an inexpensive way to track my vehicle's location. The first solution I implemented was a ham radio APRS installation. When the car was on; a ham radio and GPS unit were used to beacon the car's location every 3 minutes.