GPStraq

A teenager and a car can be a great combination. With a car a teenager can travel to any number of sports or music practices, get himself to impromptu gatherings with his friends, and even occasionally be pressed into service as an errand boy. At times, though, nearly every teenager acts less than responsibly when he is behind the wheel. For teens who are frequently unreliable or deceptive, the combination of teenager and car can be tragic. With the help of a GPS tracking key, parents can monitor the travels of their teens even if they aren’t sitting in the seat beside their child.

Like any GPS device does, a GPS tracking key utilizes the signal that is constantly being sent from about a dozen Global Positioning Satellites stationed miles above the earth. By triangulating the signal from three satellites the device is able to pinpoint an object’s exact position, usually with an accuracy of 2.5 meters.

As it gathers signal from the GPS satellites, a GPS tracking key for a vehicle also records measurements for the speed and direction the car is going. When the vehicle stops, the location and length of each stop is also recorded. The parent receiving this information has concrete information about where his child goes and how much time he spends at each location; if an emergency arises, the parent can even trace the vehicle’s specific route. This device can provide parents with a great deal of clarity regarding the actions of a teen who regularly summarizes his plans by simply saying he’s “running errands’ or “hangin’ out.” With a GPS tracking key, parents have some details.

A GPS tracking key is easy to use. The unit is pocket-sized, battery-powered and magnetized so that it can be attached to any metallic location on the vehicle. It’s also water proof and designed to withstand rough travel conditions and inclement weather. Whenever the parent wants to access the information stored on the tracking key, he simply lifts the device from the car, removes the end cap and plugs the device into a USB port on his computer. Applications for a GSP tracking key extend beyond the household scenario, and could include any workforce that uses company vehicles for deliveries, seminars, or errands. People desiring even more data could configure the tracking key to work with Google Earth.