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Introduction of Global Positioning Systems and Telematics

GPS is not considered a new technology; however, GPS is one of history's most exciting and revolutionary developments, and new uses for it are constantly being discovered. One such development is Telematics. Telematics is a relatively new application "designed for the car, providing drivers with personalized information, messaging, entertainment and location-specific travel and security services." However, before understanding Telematics, one must understand GPS. Please proceed to What is GPS?