Buddy Tracker “Stalker 1.0” Using location aware services to improve communication
What is it? Think: Instant Messaging + Nomadic Computing + Location Aware Services
Why? Tool for improving communication Use cases Never lose touch with friends and family Arrange events with ease Use cases Friends hanging out Running into old acquaintances Families (tracking kids) The next big cultural phenomenon!
How does it work? Location awareness Client-server architecture Wi-Fi Cell tower triangulation GPS Client-server architecture Clients running on mobile devices Server keeps track of locations Server informs clients about other people
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