Mobile Applications - Location Services Flashcards
1
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Coarse positioning
A
Oldest method of positioning using mobile phones. Triangulates your position from your device to three or more cellular towers
2
Q
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A
Space-based radio navigation system that consists of satellites and networks of ground stations
3
Q
Indoor Positioning System (IPS)
A
Has the ability to figure out a device’s location even if being used indoors. Disallow indoor positioning systems in location services to protect your privacy
4
Q
Geo-Tracking
A
Tracking of a location over a given amount of time
