A GPS tracking unit is a device, normally carried by a moving vehicle or person, that uses the Global Positioning System to determine and track its precise location, and hence that of its carrier, at intervals. The recorded location data can be stored within the tracking unit, or it may be transmitted to a central location database, or Internet-connected computer, using a cellular (GPRS or SMS), radio, or satellite modem embedded in the unit. This allows the asset's location to be displayed against a map backdrop either in real time or when analysing the track later, using GPS tracking software. Data tracking software is available for smartphones with GPS capability.
的GPS跟踪单元是一个设备,通常由移动的车辆或人携带,使用全球定位系统,以确定并跟踪其精确位置,并因此使得其载流子的,在时间间隔。所记录的位置数据可以被存储在跟踪单元内,或者它可以被传输到中心位置数据库,或因特网连接的计算机,使用嵌入在单元蜂窝(GPRS或SMS),无线电,或卫星调制解调器。这允许对地图的背景下无论是在实时或更高时,分析轨道,利用GPS跟踪软件所显示的资产的位置。数据追踪软件可与GPS功能的智能手机。